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June 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: The Highs and Lows of Living with Illness During Summertime

Devotion: The Highs and Lows of Living with Illness During Summertime

"For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Selah." (Psalm 32:4) Summer. As the temperatures rise, and kids get out of school, many people, are celebrating. Summer is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, lisa copen, Psalms, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis, San Diego

March 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

How I Use Writing as a Tool in Time With God

How I Use Writing as a Tool in Time With God

Do you ever struggle in your time with God? Linda shares how she uses writing as a tool to focus on new aspects of prayer. By Linda Newton I have stumbled onto a tool that has been very helpful when I get stuck and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Coping Skills, Spiritually Struggling, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God, Lord, Psalms

February 19, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Withstanding Disease

Devotion: Withstanding Disease

“Do not tremble, do not be afraid. Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me? No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.” (Isaiah 44:8) As a child, I loved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God, Lord, Multiple sclerosis, Psalms, Schizoaffective disorder

February 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Do You Have Too Much Noise In Your Life? In The Silence We Will Find Peace

Devotion: Do You Have Too Much Noise In Your Life? In The Silence We Will Find Peace

"But the Lord is in His Holy Temple; let all of the earth be 'silent' before Him." (Habakkuk 2:20) Have you ever been to a new doctor, only to discover that they think they know what is wrong with you before you even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, Father God, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Psalms

January 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: May I Touch You Jesus?

Devotion: May I Touch You Jesus?

"A large crowd followed and pressed around Him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for 12 years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: chronically ill, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Lord, Prayer, Psalms

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