Two Special Horses – Inspirational Story
August 24, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Articles, Friend Has Illness, Inspirational, Person w/ Illness, Reflection, What's New?
This is one of those encouraging the e-mails is passed around where the author is unknown. We wanted to share with you and if you do know who the author is, feel free to contact us and we would love to give him/her the credit. Thank you to James Walker who pass this along to [...]
Jesus Really Does LOVE You! – Inspirational Story
July 20, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Depression, Inspirational, Mental Illness, What's New?
Every Sunday afternoon, after the morning service at their church, the Pastor and his 11-year-old son would go out into their town and hand out Gospel tracts. This particular Sunday afternoon, as it came time for the Pastor and his son to go to the streets with their tracts, it was very cold outside as [...]
How Much Does Prayer Weigh?
July 6, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Articles, Inspirational, Prayer, What's New?
Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries.
She softly explained had seven children and they needed food. John Longhouse, the grocer, [...]
Movie Being Made About Inspirational Surfer Attacked By Shark
June 26, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Attitude, Caregiver, Church Leader, Events, Fear, Inspirational, Links, Our Best Tips, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ Illness, Support Group Leader, Teen w/ Illness, Videos, What's New?
We watched with horror in 2003 as newscasters explained that a 13-year-old young woman who was already a surfer champion was attacked by a shark. Now, year later, Bethany Hamilton’s story is being filmed in Hawaii, based on her autobiography she wrote at 19 years old, “Soul Surfer.”
This young gal is a Christian and not [...]
Our Stories – The Least Desirables Can Minister The Greatest
June 25, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Church Leader, Inspirational, Person w/ Illness, Share Your Story, Support Group Leader, What's New?
By Lynn ReidI was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the summer of 1985, although I had already experienced some daunting symptoms in the years previous. My balance proved to be faltering during a Frances Schaeffer Christian School Conference in the early 80’s. When we were asked to bow our heads and pray, I commenced to [...]
My Damascus Road
June 23, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Articles, Attitude, Inspirational, Share Your Story, What's New?
By Diane Buckness
It was 38 years ago today
The day started out beautifully
Lovely warm spring weather…
Following a two month stay in Mayberry-esque Vinita, Oklahoma
Two young women from California, friends since childhood
Traveling around the country working odd jobs and moving on
Time to hit the road again…destination: New Orleans
Beer
Enthralled with all the hedonistic pleasures birthed by the [...]
Amazing Mother Who Lives without Arms
June 16, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Attitude, Inspirational, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, Videos, What's New?
If you live with chronic pain and limitations, chances are you have those days where you have felt like your lack of abilities were impairing the kind of parenting that you always imagined you would do.
Living with rheumatoid arthritis, I have dealt with not being able to lift my son some days when he was [...]
An Interesting Life of a Service Dog Transformed
June 13, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Advocacy, Attitude, Caregiver, Inspirational, Person w/ Illness, Silly Stuff, Videos, What's New?
This is a beautiful little video about a dog who became much more than just a service dog, but also a dog who has changed many peoples lives and given them some real comfort. I encourage you to watch this for a smile and encouragement.
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Inspirational Article – Avoiding Leaving Holes
June 7, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Articles, Depression, Explaining Illness, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Inspirational, What's New?
As we kick off the new season it is a nice time to reflect on our true friends–and also think about those who we may want to get in touch with again.
This little story may “hit the nail on the head” for some of us. It’s a nice reminder to love the ones we’re [...]
Nurse Comforts Patients with Original Songs
May 9, 2010 by Rest Ministries
Filed under Caregiver, Health News, Inspirational, Love, Person w/ Illness, What's New?
If you have spent time in the hospital you know just how quickly the thrill of being in charge of the remote control can dry up. If family members or friends visit, you feel torn between the feelings of gratefulness that someone cares, and yet being exhausted by a simple conversation.
Nurses, however, can hold so [...]
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