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February 17, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

6 Reasons the Chronically Ill Should Shun Making Resolutions

"3-2-1 Happy New Year!" Is it? When that ball dropped in Times Square did you have some New Year's resolutions all ready to start January second? - I'm going to lose that extra weight - I'll really save some money this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Person w/ Illness, Reflection, What's New? Tagged With: #iiwk09, awareness week, blogging for invisible illness week, Christian, christians and depression, Chronic, Chronic pain, Conditions and Diseases, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, invisible illness personal stories, invisible illness virtual conference, Invisible Illness Week, invisible illness week seminars, invisibleillnessweek, New Year, Rest Ministries, Support group, symptoms

January 19, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Finding Hope Despite Depression – Mini-Bible Study

Depression is a difficult trial to endure. God has promised to carry us through each trial. In this Bible study below on depression, God’s Bible promises will shine a light of hope to carry you through. God is here for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: #iiwk09, awareness week, blogging for invisible illness week, Christian, christians and depression, Chronic pain, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, God, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, invisible illness personal stories, invisible illness virtual conference, Invisible Illness Week, invisible illness week seminars, invisibleillnessweek, Jesus, Psalm, Rest Ministries, symptoms

January 18, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

A Progression of Praise

“You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain & new wine abound” (Psalm 4:7). I noticed an interesting progression in this Psalm. David began with a cry of distress, asking God to answer him (verse 1). … [Read more...]

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

Reminder: Devotionals are Moving Friday!

Just a reminder that we are moving our devotionals! You can still receive them via email each day (at the same time event!), but you need to sign up! Friday WILL BE THE LAST DAY that you will receive them from this email … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, What's New? Tagged With: #iiwk09, awareness week, blogging for invisible illness week, Christian, christians and depression, Chronic pain, Depression, depression and illness, disabilities, diseases, Health, health conditions, hopekeepers, invisible illness, invisible illness news, invisible illness personal stories, invisible illness virtual conference, Invisible Illness Week, invisible illness week seminars, invisibleillnessweek, Rest Ministries, symptoms

December 23, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

HopeNotes #84 is Posted

Merry Christmas.Rest Ministries weekly issue of HopeNotes are an encouragement to you. Our newsletter, is now available for you. You can always find the most recent issue at this … [Read more...]

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