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March 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

Devotion: Will We Believe God’s Promises, Even When Our Illness Seems To Mess With Them?

"See, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your fathers, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. The Lord your God, who is going before you, will fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Deuteronomy, Egypt, Father God, God, Lord, Moses, Satan

February 28, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: Remember The Physical Pain Jesus Endured For Forty Days

Devotion: Remember The Physical Pain Jesus Endured For Forty Days

"Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, left the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, where for forty days He was tempted by the devil." (Luke 4:1-2) Physical pain is one of the most difficult things I believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Chronic pain, God, Jesus, Pain, Rest Ministries, Satan

January 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: We Need to Remember That God Is True Refuge

Devotion: We Need to Remember That God Is True Refuge

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I will trust" (Psalm 91:2). Four hours from me lies the island of Assateague, Virginia. The area is a combination of public beach and national … [Read more...]

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

December 2, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Keeping Christmas in Perspective

Devotion: Keeping Christmas in Perspective

“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word." (Psalm 119:37). As much as I rejoice in the meaning of Christmas, I also have a hard time with what is has become in our society. I can … [Read more...]

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

October 31, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: The Monster Who Prowls Around Us When We Are Ill

Devotion: The Monster Who Prowls Around Us When We Are Ill

"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8) As millions of people celebrate Halloween today, many of us will be quick to look away. We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, Jesus, Lord, Rest Ministries, San Diego, Satan

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