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May 29, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 21 Comments

What Does Your Name in Japanese Mean?

Have you ever wondered what your name in Japanese means? No? Then perhaps you really are getting enough sleep. Some of us here at Rest Ministries deal with a lot of insomnia and these online generators that tell us things … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Links, What's New? Tagged With: Family, Parenting, Television

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

The Hero

By Rhonda Clark Her days are filled with poking & prodding. Doctors & nurses keep a watchful eye over our little darling as they adjust & administer medications. Every moment her tiny heart beats is one more moment we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Parenting, Reflection, What's New? Tagged With: Family, Parenting

April 23, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

5 Common Mistakes People With Elderly Parents Make

It can be difficult to start making plans for parents who are elderly, especially when we ourselves live with chronic illness and know first-hand how it feels to have people come into your life and try help out. Even though … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Caregiver, Family, Health

April 14, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

How Do I Stop Feeling Guilty When My Parents Won’t Accept My Boundaries?

How Do I Stop Feeling Guilty When My Parents Won’t Accept My Boundaries?

I believe I've set proper boundaries with both parents (they're divorced) and I'm at peace with that in itself, but I'm still having a hard time emotionally letting go of my extended family. How can I stop feeling guilty? My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Help! Q/A, What's New? Tagged With: Child, Christianity, Emotion, Family, God, Jesus, Parent, Religion and Spirituality

April 13, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Speaking at The Church I Grew Up In

It was quite an honor. I grew up in a small town, Creswell, OR, from the time I was 1 year old until I left for college. My parents still live in the same house & attend the same church, Creswell First Presbyterian Church. My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Person w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic, Conditions and Diseases, Depression, Family, Health, hopekeepers, lisa copen, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

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