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March 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: God Says, “I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love” Despite Your Pain

Devotion: God Says, “I Have Loved You With An Everlasting Love” Despite Your Pain

"The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying: 'I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.'" (Jeremiah 31:3) Ever feel unloved? People making you sad or angry? Are you sick of … [Read more...]

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February 6, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: How God Can Use YOU Despite Your Illness… Today!

Devotion: How God Can Use YOU Despite Your Illness… Today!

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10) As people who have only a small amount that we can do, we often feel useless. We feel … [Read more...]

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January 25, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion – How to Logistically Apply the “Don’t Worry” Verse When You Are Ill

Devotion – How to Logistically Apply the “Don’t Worry” Verse When You Are Ill

"Jesus answered, 'It is written: "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God."'" (Matthew 4:4) This verse cut to my heart this morning. I have not been spending time with the Lord … [Read more...]

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January 18, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion – God Has a Perfect Plan For Us, Despite Our Limitations

Devotion – God Has a Perfect Plan For Us, Despite Our Limitations

"Since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect." (Hebrews 11:40) No matter how disabled we are, no matter in how much pain and suffering, God still has a plan for … [Read more...]

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November 9, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Weary and Burdened. . . And Taking Our Pain Back to God Again

Devotion: Weary and Burdened. . . And Taking Our Pain Back to God Again

“Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) With all of my illnesses, my financial situation, and my lack of relationships, I truly feel burdened and weary. Everything seems … [Read more...]

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