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May 31, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: How Illness Reminds Us Daily, His Plans Are Not Our Plans

Devotion: How Illness Reminds Us Daily, His Plans Are Not Our Plans

"'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' says the Lord, 'thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.'" (Jeremiah 28:11) Some may not believe this, but my father once owned a dog with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Coping Skills, Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, God, Kindle, Lord

May 22, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion:We Can All Be Spiritually Fit, Despite Our Weak Bodies

Devotion:We Can All Be Spiritually Fit, Despite Our Weak Bodies

"For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." (1 Timothy 4:8) My husband and I come from athletic families. Sports have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Divine grace, God

April 22, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: How God Can Use Your Affliction to Bring You Closer to Him

Devotion: How God Can Use Your Affliction to Bring You Closer to Him

"It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees. The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold” (Psalm 119:71-72). From my journal during a recent health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Chronic, God, Health, Illness, Lord, Pain, Psalm

April 5, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: He Restores Me: Thankfully This Illness is a Small Blip on Our Lifetime with Jesus

Devotion: He Restores Me: Thankfully This Illness is a Small Blip on Our Lifetime with Jesus

“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. . . Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Chronic pain, God, Lord, Psalm, Sunroom

March 19, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: We All Need Someone To Take Our Hand Through the Pain

Devotion: We All Need Someone To Take Our Hand Through the Pain

"God heard the boy crying, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, 'What is the matter, Hagar? Do not be afraid; God has heard the boy crying as he lies there. Lift the boy up and take him by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, God, Rest Ministries

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