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April 21, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Does God See The Real Needs of Those with Chronic Illness?

Does God See The Real Needs of Those with Chronic Illness?

Illness can demand that we have a few logistics covered in order to function and live fully. Does God see these needs? Shelly shares. "Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low. The crooked roads … [Read more...]

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

March 18, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Can We Trust God Completely When Hard Times Multiply

Can We Trust God Completely When Hard Times Multiply

When struggles turn to tragedies and they don't seem to stop, do you still choose to keep trusting God? Fiona shares. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit … [Read more...]

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

February 3, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

The Bitter Taste of Scriptures on Healing

The Bitter Taste of Scriptures on Healing

When you read of God's promises of physical healing, do you ever grow bitter that they do not seem to apply to you? Lisa shares. Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Grief, Healing, Spiritually Struggling, What's New?, Worry

January 29, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director 10 Comments

Feeling Pressed Down? How to Not be Crushed

Feeling Pressed Down? How to Not be Crushed

How can you avoid being crushed when you feel pressed down harder each day? Angi shares. "When a farmer plows for planting, does he plow continually? Does he keep on breaking up and working the soil? . . . Grain must be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, Fear, What's New?, Worry

January 16, 2016 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Remembering Who Jesus Really Is

Remembering Who Jesus Really Is

How does knowing Jesus is God in the flesh make a difference in the hope you have? Julie shares. "When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said: 'Do not be afraid. I am the … [Read more...]

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

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