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October 27, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

What Does Listening Have to do with Invisible Illness?

What Does Listening Have to do with Invisible Illness?

What if we stopped talking about what to say or not say to one with an illness and just asked people to listen? Laura shares. "Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Do not forget to show hospitality to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Hurt Feelings, Misunderstood, Reflection, What's New?

September 30, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

Advice: Painful or Powerful?

Advice: Painful or Powerful?

Hearing advice about our illness or treatment from well-meaning people can spur on so many emotions. Vicki share about the struggle. "Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know … [Read more...]

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

August 5, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 15 Comments

Do You Talk About Your Illness Too Much?

Do You Talk About Your Illness Too Much?

Is your illness the topic of conversation too frequently? Julie shares how to find new conversation starters. "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Marriage, Relationships, What's New?

July 9, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Coping with Well Meant but Insensitive ‘Encouragements’

Coping with Well Meant but Insensitive ‘Encouragements’

Has someone been insensitive about your illness and it hurt deeply? How can we respond? Melanie shares. "The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth . . . He gives strength to the weary and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Friendships, Grief, Hurt Feelings, Invisible Illnesses, Misunderstood, What's New?

July 3, 2015 by Lisa, RM Director 9 Comments

The Social Media Struggle When Chronically Ill

The Social Media Struggle When Chronically Ill

Do you struggle with seeing happy photos on social media of happy families with 'perfect' lives? How do you keep perspective when chronically ill? Karen shares. “When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, … [Read more...]

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

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Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
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