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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 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: How Those With Chronic Illness Have a “Pentecost” Type of Experience

Devotion: How Those With Chronic Illness Have a “Pentecost” Type of Experience

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). I write this on Pentecost Sunday, a day set aside in the church year, fifty days after Easter Sunday, to commemorate the event of Christ’s apostles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Easter, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ

April 8, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: He is Not There! He Has Risen!

Devotion: He is Not There! He Has Risen!

"After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, … [Read more...]

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

January 17, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

From Illness Comes Unique Card Ministry

From Illness Comes Unique Card Ministry

By Debbi Farmer This was a rough week for me. One of my close friends lost her battle with cancer. Shortly after this, I lost my beloved family pet after having her in my life for fourteen years. My business has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Links, Ministry - Personal, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, What's New?, Working Tagged With: Christ, Christian, Christianity, God, Healing, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord

January 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Are You Powerless or Powerful Regarding Your Illness?

Devotion: Are You Powerless or Powerful Regarding Your Illness?

"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." (2 (Corinthians 4:7) On the way home from my chiropractor I saw a bumper sticker. It read: "POWERLESS." I … [Read more...]

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

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