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January 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 22 Comments

Prayer Request for Rest Ministries Assistant, Kara

Prayer Request for Rest Ministries Assistant, Kara

Hi, friends, Many of you have been blessed when you have called Rest Ministries to speak to my volunteer assistant, Kara. Her sweet southern voice and compassion is a comfort to us all, and she keeps the ministry running … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, What's New? Tagged With: Facebook, God, Lord, Medicine, Rest Ministries, Surgery

November 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Pain is Only Part of Who I Am

Pain is Only Part of Who I Am

It's easy to start to define ourselves by the pain we are in, but Rhonda reminds us that we are so much more. "For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Self -Esteem, What's New? Tagged With: Surgery

May 3, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: When We Need Guidance In Making Health Decisions

Devotion: When We Need Guidance In Making Health Decisions

". . .for, 'Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?' But we have the mind of Christ." (1 Corinthians 2:16) Making decisions can be very hard, especially when it comes to our health. Over the years I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, God, Lord, Prayer, Surgery

March 18, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Update From Karlton Douglas, Devotional Writer

Update From Karlton Douglas, Devotional Writer

Many of you asked about Karlton so I asked him if he would like to share an update on his recovery from surgery... Lisa For those not interested in my health update, I beg your indulgence. Though being plagued with health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Health, Jesus, Surgery

January 22, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 12 Comments

Devotion: When Family and Friends Are Not Around to Help You When You Are Ill

Devotion: When Family and Friends Are Not Around to Help You When You Are Ill

"For He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help." (Psalm 72:12) I know that I am blessed to have a family who has stepped forward when I have had instances where I have been recovering … [Read more...]

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