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September 25, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Praying For The Lord To Open Our Eyes

Devotion: Praying For The Lord To Open Our Eyes

“How then were your eyes opened?” they demanded.” (John 9:10) I love this miraculous story of Jesus healing the blind man because there are so many elements to it. Each time I read about this man, who was born blind, I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, Evangelism, God, God the Father, Jesus, Religion & Spirituality

April 13, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Benefits of Spiritual Blinders

I“Jesus replied, ‘No one who puts his h& to the plow & looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.’ “ [This devotional was to post 4/6 but we had a web site hiccup. My apologies to the author. --Lisa] Jesus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Christianity, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Evangelism, God the Father, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Jesus, meditation, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, Trust

March 30, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Feeling Invisible?

I am in the process of preparing a presentation for a church called "Showing Up!" My mom was recently forwarded the video below of Nicole Johnson. If you've attended a Women of Faith conference in the past you have likely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Founder's Blog, Invisible Illnesses, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, Self -Esteem, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Christianity, Church, Evangelism, God, Illness, invisible illness, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries

March 22, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Recognizing the Hidden Benefits of Suffering

SUFFERING: To undergo or feel pain or distress; to sustain injury or loss. Webster’s dictionary can put it down into words, but many of us have to feel it. Suffering comes into your home like a long lost relative & stays … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Church Leader, Overwhelmed, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christian, Christianity, Chronic pain, Evangelism, God, Jesus, Religion and Spirituality, suffering

March 19, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Send a Soldier a Bible

Have you ever considered how precious something like a Bible could be to someone who risks his or her life every day? When is the last time you gave a gift that you knew could change a person's life? Requests for Rapid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Links, Love, Our Best Tips, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Christian, Evangelism, Psalms

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