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July 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Accepting Help From Others When Weak From Illness

Accepting Help From Others When Weak From Illness

“To Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy—” (Jude 1:24) Living with multiple sclerosis is an adventure. Just when I get used to specific … [Read more...]

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

March 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

"See, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your fathers, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Deuteronomy, Egypt, Father God, God, Lord, Moses, Satan

November 10, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: The Illness Wilderness

Devotion: The Illness Wilderness

"Even though I walk through the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."(Psalm 23:4) When God released the Israelites from their Egyptian captors, He did not … [Read more...]

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

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...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, Jesus, Lord Jesus, Moses, Religion & Spirituality

June 24, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: What To Do When Life Seems Exceptionally Hard

Devotion: What To Do When Life Seems Exceptionally Hard

"I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God?" (Psalm 77:11-12) Life is hard and it seems to keep getting harder for our family! Due to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, Moses, Psalm, Religion & Spirituality

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