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June 21, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Did You Know That What You Believe Matters?

Did You Know That What You Believe Matters?

When hard times come what do you really--truly--choose to depend upon? Karlton shares. "Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to Him as righteousness" (Genesis 15:6). What you think, what you believe--it matters. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Hope, 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?

April 19, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Are You Taking Time To Talk About Jesus?

Are You Taking Time To Talk About Jesus?

When we feel too weary to have a needed conversation--even about Jesus--if we ask for His strength He always meets us where we are at. Karlton shares. "When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind Him in the crowd and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Devotionals, Hope, What's New?

April 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

God Is Working in Our Lives, Regardless of How it Appears to Others

God Is Working in Our Lives, Regardless of How it Appears to Others

Harsh words about our circumstances or health from those who don't see us improving almost always bring pain. Dorothea shares how she seeks God to get past the sting. “'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, … [Read more...]

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

April 15, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Are You Using Spring as a Time to Rebirth Your Soul?

Are You Using Spring as a Time to Rebirth Your Soul?

We know flowers are rebirthed during spring and a few of us (very few!) do a heavy spring cleaning so our house is rebirthed. But what are we doing about our soul? Laura shares. "Do not conform to the pattern of this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Hope, What's New?

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