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April 20, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Your Illness May Be a Season of Dormancy in Your Good Tree

Devotion: Your Illness May Be a Season of Dormancy in Your Good Tree

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers." (Luke 6:43-44) The motivations of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: God, Jesus, New Year, Rest Ministries, San Diego

January 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Courage to Face the New Year

Devotion: Courage to Face the New Year

“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Go out and face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you" (2 Chronicles 20:15, 17). For many people, the new year … [Read more...]

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

January 3, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Oh No! Another New Year!

Devotion: Oh No! Another New Year!

“In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. . . Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but is the Lord’s purpose that prevails,” (Proverbs 16:9, 19:21). I can’t believe another year has gone by! … [Read more...]

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

January 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: God Cares About The Little Things in Our Life

Devotion: God Cares About The Little Things in Our Life

"In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight," (Proverbs 3:6) The week before New Years one of the ladies in my chronic pain Bible study suggested we do a jigsaw puzzle on New Year's Eve--actually, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, bible study, God, New Year

December 29, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Reflections on the New Year

Devotion: Reflections on the New Year

"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) New Years tends to make us step back and reflect our lives. I paused in front … [Read more...]

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

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