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September 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

30 Things You May Not Know About My Invisible Illness

30 Things You May Not Know About My Invisible Illness

Have you ever shared what it is really like to live with invisible illness? Try our Meme! I have been getting ready for Invisible Illness Awareness Week, September 10-16, 2012. Just a reminder that is it Rest Ministries that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Founder's Blog, Share Your Story, What's New? Tagged With: invisible illness, lisa copen

June 28, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: National Handshake Day Could Be a Painful Day For Chronically Ill

Devotion: National Handshake Day Could Be a Painful Day For Chronically Ill

[Love] does not boast, it is not proud." (1 Corinthians 13:4) Today is National Handshake Day. For those who are acknowledging the day, it is likely about teaching people, especially women, how to have a firm and confident … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: lisa copen, Lord, Rheumatoid arthritis

June 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

Devotion: Illness Can Bring Splashes of Hell or Noticeable Gifts

Devotion: Illness Can Bring Splashes of Hell or Noticeable Gifts

"How long, Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have sorrow in my heart?" (Psalm 13:1-2) How long, Lord? Have you asked this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, Invisible Illness Week, lisa copen, Lord, Rest Ministries, San Diego

June 11, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: How Sitting on The Floor At the Store Reminded Me Weaknesses Show Strength

Devotion: How Sitting on The Floor At the Store Reminded Me Weaknesses Show Strength

"But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded." (2 Chronicles 15:7) Last week I made a trip to one of my favorite stores, IKEA. We go about once a year or so, and had made a trip, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, lisa copen

June 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: The Highs and Lows of Living with Illness During Summertime

Devotion: The Highs and Lows of Living with Illness During Summertime

"For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah." (Psalm 32:4) Summer. As the temperatures rise, and kids get out of school, many people, are celebrating. Summer is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, lisa copen, Psalms, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis, San Diego

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