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A Letter to One Afflicted With Illness (From One Who is Also Afflicted)

February 21, 2012 By 9 Comments
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Karlton Douglas, one of our regular devotional writers, had someone who has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness write to him asking for advice in a few areas. Karlton wrote him back and then sent a copy of the letter to us to see if we would be interested in reprinting it here at Rest Ministries. I hope you will read it and comment below on what you agree with, disagree with, your experience and more. What advice would you give someone who has just been diagnosed with an illness that may last his or her lifetime? A Letter to One Afflicted With Illness (From One Who is Also Afflicted) I think most of my life with illness I have felt it is a battle the Lord and I have fought alone. Beyond praying with me and a bit of … [Read more...]

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What Does Your Name in Japanese Mean?

May 29, 2010 By 2 Comments

Have you ever wondered what your name in Japanese means? No? Then perhaps you really are getting enough sleep. Some of us here at Rest Ministries deal with a lot of insomnia and these online generators that tell us things like what your name in Japanese means are just too fun to pass up. Just put in your first name and see what it translates to in Japanese. I put in my son's name and get this. . .  his name means: Compassionate > Genius > Wild ... yep! That sounds just about exactly how I would describe him. I put in other family's names and got a laugh when my dad's name meant "Old Will Work." I wonder if I could make that into a Father's Day card? Hmmm. Amuse yourself during one of those moments of insomnia with Your … [Read more...]

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