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March 12, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Surrendering My Story

“Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” John 21:25 I thought what would happen if . . . … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Fibromyalgia, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Jesus, meditation, Photography, Rest Ministries, Trust

March 2, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Time Apart

"Come to me, all you who are weary & burdened, & I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you & learn from me, for I am gentle & humble in heart, & you will find rest for your souls”. (Matthew 11:28-29 NIV)Ti During the … [Read more...]

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February 28, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion – Out Of The Pit

“Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave. But you, O Lord, … [Read more...]

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February 23, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

The Majesty of Sunsets

'And God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark seasons & days & years, & let them be lights in the expanse of the sky to give light on the … [Read more...]

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February 16, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

When Life Shakes Us Up!

"Though the mountains be shaken & the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the Lord who has compassion on you. (Isaiah 54:10 NIV) Just lately, my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, Health, hopekeepers, Illness, invisible illness, meditation, Pain, Photography, Rest Ministries

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