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June 13, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: We Have Been Give Just Enough Energy For What God Desires Us to Do

Devotion: We Have Been Give Just Enough Energy For What God Desires Us to Do

“You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to Myself.” (Exodus 19:4) When I came out of hospital early this year, I had little energy and motivation to do much. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, Egypt, God, Sunroom, Support group

May 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Relying on God One Day at a Time

Devotion: Relying on God One Day at a Time

"Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.” (Matthew 6:34 The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: God, Kindle, Lord, Religion and Spirituality, Sunroom

May 11, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: Every Word, Thought, And Act, Be Love–Even When Living with Daily Pain

Devotion: Every Word, Thought, And Act, Be Love–Even When Living with Daily Pain

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29) In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, God, Kindle, Lord, Pain, Sunroom, Support group

April 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Facing The Long Haul Of Chronic Illness

Devotion: Facing The Long Haul Of Chronic Illness

“And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Overwhelmed, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Chronic, God, Health, Kindle, Lord, Sunroom

April 12, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Accepting You Are Giving To God As Much as You Are Able When Ill

Devotion: Accepting You Are Giving To God As Much as You Are Able When Ill

“Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.” (Deuteronomy 16:17) At the end of last year, our church gave out volunteer certificates to thank and recognize those who help make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Spiritually Struggling, What's New? Tagged With: Book of Deuteronomy, Father God, God, Sunroom

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