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September 9, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 21 Comments

When Your Pain is Invisible

When Your Pain is Invisible

In recognition of Invisible Illness Awareness Week this week, September 8-14, 2014, which Rest Ministries sponsors, we are featuring devotionals along this topic. A couple are reprinted from years past and others are new. … [Read more...]

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

June 12, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Does It Matter When Other’s Don’t Get It?

Does It Matter When Other’s Don’t Get It?

We can grow frustrated when others don’t get what we are going through, both the good and the bad. But Fiona explains that this is okay. “He is the one you praise; He is your God, who performed for you those great and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Loneliness, Misunderstood, What's New?

March 18, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 18 Comments

Accepting We Cannot Fix or Change Someone

Accepting We Cannot Fix or Change Someone

The desire to fix people or circumstances is strong, but Karlton explains how we must surrender this to the Lord. "The priests agreed that they would not collect any more money from the people and that they would not repair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Love, Misunderstood, What's New?

October 24, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Preparing an Answer to “How are you?”

Preparing an Answer to “How are you?”

It can be hard to answer inquiries about life at class reunions Vicki shares her plans for this day. “And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Misunderstood, Self -Esteem, What's New?

October 3, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Devotional Writer, Diane, Shares Her 30 Things Meme

Devotional Writer, Diane, Shares Her 30 Things Meme

We are so glad you have enjoyed getting to know the daily life of our devotional writers even better. We are honored to be able to share Diane's 30 Things Meme today. 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know 1. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Misunderstood, What's New?

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