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Loss, Grief and Mourning Books: Christian Resources

April 27, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Are you in a season of grief and mourning? Have you suffered a loss? Here are a list of top Christian books that address these emotions. Grief and mourning, loss. They are such a simple words yet holds sooo-o-o much emotion, don't they? To compile this list of grief and mourning books, I asked a group of Christian women authors of a group I am part of, AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association). They eagerly told me what books they recommend to people (many of them are also counselors), and what books they had written of specific areas of grief. Some of these books we have even carried in our Rest Ministries bookstore over the years such as, The Gift of Mourning Glories by Georgia Shaffer about her journey with cancer and … [Read more...]

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When I Really Cannot Do It

September 20, 2011 By 8 Comments
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I can't do it. Oh, God, I really can't do it, can I? I rarely utter the thoughts, much less the words, "I can't do it." I usually say, "not today," or "maybe some other time." But one night in July I was standing on the bottom step of the 3 steps that led into the camper where I was to sleep for the second night. My husband was inside trying to arrange the foam cushions and make it as comfortable as possible for me. I jokingly say, "If I get in there I don't know if I will be able to get out!" and smile. But then, I tell him to let me try out the bed first before he arranges the next cushion. I grasp the large handle by the door. I think to myself "now pull up." The body doesn't move. "Now pull up." I am in so much pain I cannot … [Read more...]

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Think About . . . Not Being Sick

August 23, 2011 By 2 Comments
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I am lying in bed trying to get comfortable. I've flipped my pillow over a dozen times. Covers off, covers on. Heating pad. Ice pack. I am sick. And I am grumpy. I had the week planned. Fun times with son before school starts, play date with kids and movie on Wednesday. I am to get my first 5-hour infusion of a new drug Friday with babysitter all arranged, husband driving me there and getting off work early to bring me home. Plans with friends on Saturday night if I feel up to it after the infusion. Instead I find myself trying to decide between nibbling on a saltine or a Ritz. What would be more likely for me to keep down? I have nothing positive to find in this I say to myself. People would be so disappointed in me. … [Read more...]

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How a Husband Can Encourage a Chronically Ill Wife – The Spiritual and Emotional Stuff

May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Matt Horne This is part 2 of a 2 part article. Part 1 is here: Carrying Super Rachel - The Logistics of When Your Wife Is Chronically Ill It's tough to live your life with a chronic illness. Even with the best attitude and support system, you have bad days where you think futile thoughts. "I should be able to do this. . . anybody my age should!" When you can't walk yourself across the room, it's easy to become depressed. Here are some of the ways I help my wife combat this mentality: I reinforce that she's definitely worth something--in face, everything--to me. We both are an active part of our support group, the Texas Association for Dysautonomia Awareness. I encourage her to participate in things she can find joy in and … [Read more...]

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Prayers for Don Piper

April 22, 2010 By 1 Comment

Don Piper, author of 90 Minutes in Heaven, recently had the following posted in his ministry's newsletter & we wanted to pass it on for prayers on his behalf. If you have read the books he's written, you know that he still lives daily with tremendous physical pain. Don has been diagnosed with a cyst on one of his vocal chords. Don is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove the cyst by prominent Houston voice surgeon Dr Richard Stasney on April 29, 2010. Following the surgery Don will undergo therapy & be unable to speak for a brief period of time, but should be able to resume a normal schedule in days. We thank your for your prayerful concern & will keep you undated as events unfold. As of this time, no scheduled events have been canceled … [Read more...]

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