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February 1, 2014 by Lisa, RM Director 19 Comments

How to Get it Right When Talking to One Who Is Ill

How to Get it Right When Talking to One Who Is Ill

It can be challenging to get it right when talking to one who is ill, without causing hurt. Vicki shares a few insights. “Who is a God like You, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friend Has Illness, What's New?

July 18, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Can Your Commitment Pass the Five Week Challenge?

Can Your Commitment Pass the Five Week Challenge?

What is the Five Week Challenge? Diane shares how commitment isn't the norm for the friends of those who are ill. "He remembers His covenant forever, the promise He made, for a thousand generations." (Psalm 105:8) How … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, What's New?

April 29, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 50 Comments

Can You Think of Others To Relieve Pain?

Can You Think of Others To Relieve Pain?

When we take the time to think of others can our pain really be relieved? Vicki shares how this can be possible. “When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to her, ‘Woman, where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friend Has Illness, Friendships, Support Group Leader, What's New?

April 22, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

When You Suffer With Those Who Suffer Do You Feel God’s Presence?

When You Suffer With Those Who Suffer Do You Feel God’s Presence?

Do you suffer with those who suffer or do you back off and say "I'll pray for you"? Pastor Chris explains. "Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn.” (Romans 12:15) God so often sends people into our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Friend Has Illness, Grief, What's New?

July 19, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Responding With Grace To Those Who Offer New Cures

Responding With Grace To Those Who Offer New Cures

When someone with good intentions presents the latest new cures for your illness, how do you respond with grace and not resentment? Michele shares. “Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative Treatments, Devotionals, Friend Has Illness, Healing, Hurt Feelings, Invisible Illnesses, Misunderstood, What's New?

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