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June 13, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: We Have Been Give Just Enough Energy For What God Desires Us to Do

Devotion: We Have Been Give Just Enough Energy For What God Desires Us to Do

“You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself.” (Exodus 19:4) When I came out of hospital early this year, I had little energy and motivation to do much. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, Egypt, God, Sunroom, Support group

March 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

"See, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your fathers, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Deuteronomy, Egypt, Father God, God, Lord, Moses, Satan

August 4, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: A Friend In Need

Devotion: A Friend In Need

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." (Proverbs 17:7) When we first moved into our neighborhood many years ago we were the youngest couple here. That has changed over the years, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Egypt, God, Health, Jesus, Lord, Psalms

July 17, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Why All This Trouble, Lord?

Devotion: Why All This Trouble, Lord?

"Pardon me, my lord," Gideon replied, "but if the Lord is with us,why has all this happened to us? Where are all His wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, 'Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christian, Egypt, God

July 6, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Hurting People Need God’s Love

Hurting People Need God’s Love

"The Lord said, 'I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.'" (Exodus 3:7) I recently visited a message … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Disability, Egypt, God, Jesus, suffering

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