Chronic Illness Ministry Highlighted at SXSWinteractive as Social Networking and Health Success Story

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Rest Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization for people who live with chronic illness or pain, was recently featured as "one of the organizations doing it right" by Jenni Prokopy who spoke a the SXSWinteractive technology conference. San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/31/2011 -- Rest Ministries, a Christian non-profit organization for people who live with chronic illness or pain, has had a website since 1996 and was recently included as an example of some healthcare social networks doing their work well . Founded by Lisa Copen, 42, who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis for eighteen years, their health social network is called "The Sunroom" and it was recently featured as "one of the organizations doing it right" by Jenni … [Read more...]

Daily Devotionals Now Available Via Kindle Subscription

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Over at Rest Ministries, we've had daily devotionals for over ten years. We've seen technology continue to move forward and so are excited about this new addition to the devotionals! If you have a Kindle, the popular e-reader from Amazon.com, you will be excited to know that our daily devotionals are now available on the Kindle! If you don't have a Kindle, you can just keep this information in the "things I don't need to worry about" file. [Or if you are considering buying a Kindle use this link and Rest Ministries will get a small donation with our affiliate link!] If you are interested in subscribing to the devotionals via your Kindle, you can do it at the direct link here on Amazon or do a search on the Kindle itself. It will pop … [Read more...]

If You Are On Facebook & Grandma is Not

If you and many family members have started to share information about your daily happenings as well as photos, you may see how fun it is to connect with loved ones and hear from them more than just one time a year at Christmas. One of the reasons I personally like Facebook is that I receive "real life" updates - about the dog that had to go to the vet after eating a rubber ball, the kid's school play, and even the whole family being sick. I know what to pray for for people today! And the information they share is not all sugar-coated like in the annual Christmas newsletter. But what about Grandma? Or is there someone in your family who refuses to jump on the FB bandwagon even though you have told them all about the fun photos and … [Read more...]

Churches Will Explore Internet Opportunities on Sunday April 25

When I began Rest Ministries back in 1997 people were just beginning to log on to the internet. It was a wonderful opportunity for a nonprofit organization to let people know they existed without spending money (that wasn't available) on brochures or marketing. Instead it just took time. . . something I had a lot of at the moment. Over the years I have seen the internet be an amazing tool for ministry & so that is one of the reasons I always am eager to support Internet Evangelism Day. They have just posted this announcement & I wanted to pass it along. It's also a great tool to provide to your pastoral staff. ~Lisa Internet Evangelism Day is an annual digital outreach focus day for churches. This year, it is scheduled for … [Read more...]

You Can Learn to Use The Computer Better

A lot of you email us saying, "I haven't quite figured this out yet." Or "I don't know how to do this on your web site." While we are trying to keep it as simple as possible here at Rest Ministries with emailed subscriptions & search boxes, we know it can feel overwhelming sometimes--especially if your medications are making your brain feel like it's on a roller coaster ride. But don't sweat it! A quarter of Internet users said they wanted to search Google for something, but when placed in front of a computer, couldn't figure it out. Instead, they either completely failed to get to any search engine or ended up running their query on a different search engine -- usually whatever type-in field happened to be at h&. If you're looking … [Read more...]

Cold H&s? Try a Heated Computer Mouse

Brrrrrr. . . it will just getting to you? If you're sitting at your computer desk with cold h&s trying to type, & yet you are trying to conserve & not turn up the heat, this inexpensive heated computer mouse & other accessories may be just the ticket. According to the company warmmouse.com: The Warm Computer Mouse is a new product by ValueRays(TM) & available online. A Warm Mouse uses infrared heat to create a soothing deep penetrating warmth to your mouse h&. Infrared heat warm mouse improves blood circulation & relieve tension & stress to the mouse h&. The Warm Computer Mouse retails for just $25.95, which is around the same price range as most computer mice. There is also a heated, warm mouse, heated, warm mouse pad, a heated, warm … [Read more...]