God LOVES You – Free Printable to Share

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The song says, "All we need is love. . ." but what happens when we look around our life and we just don't feel loved? You may feel forgotten, invisible, dismissed, or even a low priority in the lives of those who you love. If Valentine's Day leaves a bitter taste in your mouth take a moment to print out this scripture, Jeremiah 31:3, ""I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness." Stick it in a pretty frame or just post it on your refrigerator. This week when everyone seems to be talking about roses and valentines and chocolates. . . remember that all of those things are temporary. In fact, none of them will last longer than a week or two. But the love from God is eternal. He has drawn YOU, and with … [Read more...]

Devotion: How Can We Love Others When We Don’t ‘Feel The Love’?

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"We love because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19 As I am writing this on Saturday, my husband just left to take my son to an activity. He asked me if I wanted him to drop off a prescription I'd mentioned I had. I said yes. Then I saw he had a book. "Are you going to Starbucks or something to read?" I asked. "Well, what if I am? Maybe. Is that okay?" In my head I was thinking, Two hours on a Saturday morning where we could actually have a conversation and you are leaving? While also telling myself, You still aren't dressed and do you really feel like having a conversation right now? You are barely awake! My husband could see my rambling thoughts and said, "Okay, I will spell it out. I need go Valentine's shopping for you, okay?" I … [Read more...]

The Christmas Shoes Video – Tear Jerker!

The Christmas Shoes – If you need a good cry? this is the video to watch. (Get a tissue!) … [Read more...]

Every Day Is Christmas

A friend recently sent me this & this year, more than any other, I can relate to it since I have been dependent on friends & strangers to help drive me around from place to place as I continue to recover from joint replacement surgery in my h&. I hope it encourages you to continue to reach out to those in your life who are strangers or friends. While we may assume that the people around us are well taken as, emotionally provided for, & without needs, it is rarely the case & our helpfulness or even smile can make all the difference in their life. Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries Director __________________________________________________ Every Day is Christmas Every day is Christmas when you have the kind of mind, That stores up all … [Read more...]

The Grinch & 2 Spa Prizes Next Week

It’s that time of the year again when we share our annual Grinch story! Only this year we want to hear a few sentences from you too! Just post a couple Seuss-style sentences below in the common section that have anything to do with the holidays, illness, etc. & we will take pick our two favorites next week & send you a little spa just as our treat! Feeling Grinchy? Every person around The country it seemed Liked Christmas a lot... All was joy, red & green. But the Grinch, Who lived with illness, And had a heart of the blues, Did not like Christmas! The Grinch dreaded Christmas! The whole Christmas season! So much to do, so little energy, there were all kinds of reasons. It could be said that the medicines were … [Read more...]