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July 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

If God Sends Us On Stony Paths He Provides Strong Shoes

If God Sends Us On Stony Paths He Provides Strong Shoes

"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." (2 Corinthians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Loneliness, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God

July 1, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: God’s Purpose In Our Life May Be Much Different Than We Expect

Devotion: God’s Purpose In Our Life May Be Much Different Than We Expect

"What is my life purpose?" you may ask. You may even believe you have discovered it. But many of those with illness find it is different than they ever imagined. "The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Founder's Blog, Reflection, Self -Esteem, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, Illness, Kindle, Lord, Ministry, Rest Ministries

June 30, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 19 Comments

Devotion: Avoiding Losing Ourselves To The Hardship In Our Lives During Illness

Devotion: Avoiding Losing Ourselves To The Hardship In Our Lives During Illness

"He has besieged me and surrounded me with bitterness and hardship." (Lamentations 3:4-6) It is not easy to live with hardship, and to suffer enduring pain. We can lose ourselves in the hardships that come into our lives. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, God, Kindle, Lord

June 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 7 Comments

Fear and Anxiety Is An Unwanted Companion to Chronic Illness

Fear and Anxiety Is An Unwanted Companion to Chronic Illness

Just when we think we have conquered most of the fear and anxiety of living with daily illness, it can start all over again. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). I met with a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fear, What's New?, Worry Tagged With: God, Jesus Christ, Lord

June 26, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Avoiding a Life of Misery: Facing Down The Aches and Pains

Avoiding a Life of Misery: Facing Down The Aches and Pains

A note from Lisa: Remember, if you feel you have a life of misery, suffer from depression, or even deal with suicidal thoughts you are not alone. In the devotional below, Karlton speaks of both extreme depression that need … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Suicidal Thoughts, What's New? Tagged With: God, Health, Mental Health

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