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March 7, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 40 Comments

Interruptions To My Most Important Life Connections

Interruptions To My Most Important Life Connections

We all have life connections, but how are we using them? Do we avoid those we love the most to make other connections? Kerryn explains what recently happened at her home. “He who has ears, let him hear” (Matthew … [Read more...]

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

February 13, 2013 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Chronic Illness and Marriage: Thoughts From an Ill Husband

Chronic Illness and Marriage: Thoughts From an Ill Husband

Most of the articles you see online show what marriage is like from the perspective of an ill wife. Karlton Douglas, our devotional writer, would like to share with you what he believes has helped his marriage survive. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Marriage, Person w/ Illness, Person w/ lll Spouse, What's New?

August 2, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Mobility Devices When Shopping With Your Spouse

Mobility Devices When Shopping With Your Spouse

Mobility isn't just a way to get around, it may also be finding someone who knows how to push you, as Michele explains with her husband as the helper. "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, Marriage, Person w/ lll Spouse, What's New?

June 12, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

A Chronically Ill Husband: Reflections From His Wife

A Chronically Ill Husband: Reflections From His Wife

What happens when your ill husband can no longer do or be all that he was before? Does it change your love? No, you look for God's mercies that are new every morning. I Heard a Bird Sing I heard a bird sing In the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Marriage, Person w/ lll Spouse, What's New? Tagged With: Caregiver, Chronic, husband with illness

February 8, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Taking The Vows With My “Hott” Hubby – In Sickness and Health

Taking The Vows With My “Hott” Hubby – In Sickness and Health

By Angie Hott A beautiful sunny Sunday morning in Berkeley Springs just over two and a half years ago found Dan and I standing in front of a congregation of approximately 200 people. As we began our walk down the aisle, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Marriage, What's New? Tagged With: Conditions and Diseases, God, Health, husband with illness, Marriage, Neurological Disorders

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