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October 17, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 21 Comments

Drawing Hope From God In A Dark Cloud

Drawing Hope From God In A Dark Cloud

God may send dark clouds, but Kerryn reminds us that He uses them for different purposes. “Then Solomon said, 'The Lord has said that He would dwell in a dark cloud'” (2 Chronicles 6:1). While Americans enjoy the last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Depression, Devotionals, Fear, Grief, What's New?

October 14, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Are You Frozen With Inertia?

Are You Frozen With Inertia?

Chronic illness can make our entire life hit a place of inertia--not just our physical body. Karlton explains. "‘For in Him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring'" … [Read more...]

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

October 9, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Can You Spread God’s Love with Your Chains?

Can You Spread God’s Love with Your Chains?

Chains quickly weigh us down, but Diane asks us if those chains can serve a greater purpose than to just be our captor. “Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Fear, Finding Purpose, Grief, What's New?

October 5, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 18 Comments

When Your Doctor Feels Like an Enemy Not an Advocate

When Your Doctor Feels Like an Enemy Not an Advocate

How does is affect us when we spend more effort proving our illness to our doctor than finding relief from the pain? "This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence: If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Anger, Devotionals, Doctor, Grief, Loneliness, Misunderstood, What's New?

September 29, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

When we are Weary of the Invisible Fight

When we are Weary of the Invisible Fight

We fight for so many things when we have a chronic illness, so how do we find rest? Debs shares. “The Lord will fight for you, you only need to be still” (Exodus 14:14). This year we spent a family holiday in Southern … [Read more...]

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

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