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December 2, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Keeping Christmas in Perspective

Devotion: Keeping Christmas in Perspective

“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." (Psalm 119:37). As much as I rejoice in the meaning of Christmas, I also have a hard time with what is has become in our society. I can … [Read more...]

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

Devotion: Why Does God Seem To Send Us Out Into the Storms of Illness?

Devotion: Why Does God Seem To Send Us Out Into the Storms of Illness?

"Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid." (Mark 6:50) We have experienced very severe storms here lately on the east coast. Watching the torrential rains and hearing the severe winds, I remembered a recent sermon our … [Read more...]

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August 25, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Our Ebenezers – Signs of God’s Faithfulness in Our Pain

Devotion: Our Ebenezers – Signs of God’s Faithfulness in Our Pain

"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up. He named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far has the Lord helped us.'" (1 Samuel 7:12). In Scripture stones were sometimes used a symbols of God’s faithfulness. Whether it was … [Read more...]

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July 4, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Freedom to Trust God’s Decisions for Our Lives

Devotion: Freedom to Trust God’s Decisions for Our Lives

"If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." (John 8:36). We live within a few hours of various military bases. I have often thought of the problems I would have experienced in that career because of my difficulty … [Read more...]

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March 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: God Says, “I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love” Despite Your Pain

Devotion: God Says, “I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love” Despite Your Pain

"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'" (Jeremiah 31:3) Ever feel unloved? People making you sad or angry? Are you sick of … [Read more...]

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