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June 8, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: The Strength Of Hercules; We Need Affliction To Find Strength

Devotion: The Strength Of Hercules; We Need Affliction To Find Strength

"The Lord is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father's God, and I will exalt Him." (Exodus 15:2) The philosopher Epictetus liked to remind his students that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Jesus

May 24, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Why Does God Heal Us Of One Condition, But Not Another?

Devotion: Why Does God Heal Us Of One Condition, But Not Another?

"For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow." (James 1:3) About a year and a half ago I was stricken with a new malady. For about six weeks I suffered terribly from arthritis. I could … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Health

May 15, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: Do Christians Have an Advantage… or Disadvantage?

Devotion: Do Christians Have an Advantage… or Disadvantage?

"For You are their glory and strength, and by Your favor You exalt our horn." (Psalm 89:17) The world is not fair. This world does not function in an even-handed way. The cards are stacked against some people, and in favor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Holy Spirit, Lord, Psalms

March 24, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Our Body May Be Tired, But We Are Not Wasting Life Away. The Eternal Matters!

Devotion: Our Body May Be Tired, But We Are Not Wasting Life Away. The Eternal Matters!

"That is why we are not discouraged. Though outwardly we are wearing out, inwardly we are renewed day by day." (2 Corinthians 4:16) Within a period of about six weeks, two different doctors looked at me and sent me to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Lord

March 20, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: A Little Thanks Means A Great Deal To Those Who Make a Difference For Us

Devotion: A Little Thanks Means A Great Deal To Those Who Make a Difference For Us

"Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts." (Colossians 3:16) I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn's disease, God, Health, Jesus, Lord

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