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June 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

When We All Get to Heaven – Video

When We All Get to Heaven – Video

Happy Sunday! I grew up in the Presbyterian church so am familiar with many of the good old hymns. I enjoy the new worships style songs they sing at my church now, but there is something precious about the hymns. A few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Joy, Spiritually Struggling, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Jesus

May 23, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: When You Have Chronic Pain and Illness, “What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You”

Devotion: When You Have Chronic Pain and Illness, “What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You”

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (II Peter 3:18). I have intolerances to many things so I have started examining food labels carefully. Recently I was going to make something for company … [Read more...]

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

May 9, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: We Are All One In Him, Despite Our Unique Pains

Devotion: We Are All One In Him, Despite Our Unique Pains

"As it is, there are many parts, but one body." (1 Corinthians 12:20) When I write a devotional I do not think about the thousands of people who may read what I write, but rather the one person who will be reading it, … [Read more...]

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

May 7, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: The Lord of Compassion and Mercy Can Turn Suffering to Joy

Devotion: The Lord of Compassion and Mercy Can Turn Suffering to Joy

"When the Lord saw her, His heart went out to her and He said, 'Don’t cry.'” (Luke 7: 13) Our Lord’s heart goes out to His people when they must endure pain and suffering, as stated in the verse above. Our Jesus is the … [Read more...]

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

May 1, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Illness May Sap My Energy, But I Won’t Let it Touch My Hope

Devotion: Illness May Sap My Energy, But I Won’t Let it Touch My Hope

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” (2 (Corinthians 4:16) Americans love big helpings. My weakness is peanut butter fudge ice cream. And so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, God the Father, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Psalm

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