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June 15, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Thank Those Who Walk Beside You Through Illness

Thank Those Who Walk Beside You Through Illness

We often share how few understand what it is like to have a chronic illness. We lament that the details in our life rarely seem familiar to those who are not challenged by health issues. But some do. And others try. Karen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Hurt Feelings, Loneliness, Love, What's New?

June 14, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 8 Comments

Shipwrecked Or Keeping Up Our Courage?

Shipwrecked Or Keeping Up Our Courage?

Illness can make us feel like we are in one crisis after another and it's easy to wonder if God is still watching out for us. Fiona shares. "When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Fear, Overwhelmed, What's New?

June 10, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

God’s Peculiar Solutions Always Fit Our Live Perfectly

God’s Peculiar Solutions Always Fit Our Live Perfectly

The advice of others doesn't always fit our circumstances and God's peculiar answered prayers for our life may appear strange to others. Kerynn shares. “Then Saul gave David his own armor--a bronze helmet and a coat of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Coping Skills, Devotionals, What's New?

June 9, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Feeling Less Than a Chronic Illness Warrior?

Feeling Less Than a Chronic Illness Warrior?

How do we find the courage to keep being brace when we feel so weak? Karen shares. “So we say with confidence, 'The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:6). I’m sure you’ve heard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Grief, Overwhelmed, What's New?

June 8, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

There Will Come a Day When God Stops Upcycling Our Lives

There Will Come a Day When God Stops Upcycling Our Lives

God is the expert at taking our messes and pain and uppcycling them into something beautiful. But there will come a day when He stops. Lisa explains. " He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Hope, Overwhelmed, What's New?

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Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
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