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June 28, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: National Handshake Day Could Be a Painful Day For Chronically Ill

Devotion: National Handshake Day Could Be a Painful Day For Chronically Ill

[Love] does not boast, it is not proud." (1 Corinthians 13:4) Today is National Handshake Day. For those who are acknowledging the day, it is likely about teaching people, especially women, how to have a firm and confident … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: lisa copen, Lord, Rheumatoid arthritis

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

May 9, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Why Bother Living When I Am Facing a Serious Infection Without a Hand to Hold?

Why Bother Living When I Am Facing a Serious Infection Without a Hand to Hold?

By Lisa Copen, this is a reprint from http://thinkingaboutsuicide.com where Lisa is a contributor. The web site is a good place to turn during those rough days to help you remember that God cares about you and is here beside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Loneliness, Person w/ Illness, Suicidal Thoughts, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, Chronic, depression and illness, God, Illness, lisa copen, Pain, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis

October 21, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Be Teachable, Even When Illness Threatens to Make You Feel Ignorant

Devotion: Be Teachable, Even When Illness Threatens to Make You Feel Ignorant

"But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for … [Read more...]

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

September 20, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

When I Really Cannot Do It

When I Really Cannot Do It

I can't do it. Oh, God, I really can't do it, can I? I rarely utter the thoughts, much less the words, "I can't do it." I usually say, "not today," or "maybe some other time." But one night in July I was standing on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: God, Mother, Rest Ministries, Rheumatoid arthritis, San Diego

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