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November 24, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: Regardless of Our Weaknesses, We Are Important Instruments in the Body of Christ

Devotion: Regardless of Our Weaknesses, We Are Important Instruments in the Body of Christ

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it” (I Corinthians 12:27). One seasonal tradition that I enjoy is attending our community orchestra holiday concert. I recently read an interesting analogy … [Read more...]

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

November 15, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Great is Thy Faithfulness

Devotion: Great is Thy Faithfulness

“I remember my affliction and my wandering. . . and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Father God, God, Heavenly Father, Lord, Pain, Physical therapy, Psalm

November 9, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Our Time Is in God’s Hands

Devotion: Our Time Is in God’s Hands

“Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, making the most of very opportunity, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:15,16). The King James Version of this passage says to walk circumspectly, not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: chronicpain, Father God, God, Heavenly Father, Jesus, Psalm

October 10, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Walking With The Lord

Devotion: Walking With The Lord

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalm 23:4). To slow the progression of my multiple sclerosis, my husband gives me … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Father God, God, Health, Heavenly Father, Lord, Psalm

July 30, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Finding Flowers in The Flaws

Devotion: Finding Flowers in The Flaws

"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love, O Lord, endures forever--do not abandon the work of Your hands." (Psalm 138:8) This season there are clusters of beautiful golden wildflowers blooming along many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, Father God, God, Health, Heavenly Father, Lord

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