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June 16, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 13 Comments

Devotion: Are You Listening to God as Much as You are Talking to Him About Your Illness?

Devotion: Are You Listening to God as Much as You are Talking to Him About Your Illness?

"I am like the deaf, who cannot hear, like the mute, who cannot speak," (Psalm 38:13) My mother lives two states away, and neither of us are much able to travel and see each other, so we talk to each other on the phone. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Psalm

June 12, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: There Is More to Life Than Illness

Devotion: There Is More to Life Than Illness

“I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.” (Psalm 34:1-2) “You look so good.” That’s often the greeting of a friend. My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God, God the Father, Multiple sclerosis, Psalm, Schizoaffective disorder

June 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: The Need to De-clutter With a Disease

Devotion: The Need to De-clutter With a Disease

“A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice.” (Isaiah 42:3) Got clutter? Maybe you have an “everything drawer” where a variety of things land. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, Jesus, Multiple sclerosis, Psalm, Schizoaffective disorder

May 29, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: When Loneliness Kicks In, God Will Sustain You

Devotion: When Loneliness Kicks In, God Will Sustain You

“I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me” (Psalm 3:5). As a single person who’s chronically ill, I’ve gone through many medical tests and procedures by myself. Occasionally, my friend or my sister … [Read more...]

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May 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: God Collects Your Every Tear Through the Pain

Devotion: God Collects Your Every Tear Through the Pain

“Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll--are they not in your record?” (Psalm 56:8) I love watching someone’s tears being wiped away by a loving parent, relative, or friend. That interaction is so precious. Maybe … [Read more...]

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