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April 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Thinking About Suicide Website Offers Hope Through Depression

Thinking About Suicide Website Offers Hope Through Depression

When you feel like the world is closing in you can actually start thinking about suicide. Lisa shares why she thinks a new Christian web site that addresses suicide is needed. I recently have had the honor of joining a group … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, Church Leader, Founder's Blog, Need to Know, Person w/ Illness, Spiritually Struggling, Suicidal Thoughts, Support Group Leader, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Facebook, lisa copen, Rest Ministries, San Diego

February 10, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

God LOVES You – Free Printable to Share

God LOVES You – Free Printable to Share

The song says, "All we need is love. . ." but what happens when we look around our life and we just don't feel loved? You may feel forgotten, invisible, dismissed, or even a low priority in the lives of those who you love. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Free Printables, Love, What's New? Tagged With: Facebook, God

January 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 22 Comments

Prayer Request for Rest Ministries Assistant, Kara

Prayer Request for Rest Ministries Assistant, Kara

Hi, friends, Many of you have been blessed when you have called Rest Ministries to speak to my volunteer assistant, Kara. Her sweet southern voice and compassion is a comfort to us all, and she keeps the ministry running … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Announcements, What's New? Tagged With: Facebook, God, Lord, Medicine, Rest Ministries, Surgery

August 4, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Finding Calmness in the Lack of Chaos

Finding Calmness in the Lack of Chaos

I can't seem to find my voice. I usually have so much to say, thoughts that must get down on paper. But I cannot think in complete sentences. Nothing seems worth saying. A ten-day trip rejuvenated me. . . and exhausted me. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Founder's Blog, Reflection, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, Facebook, God, Rest Ministries, San Diego, United States

July 22, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: Does It Feel Like God is In “Not Responding” Mode?

Devotion: Does It Feel Like God is In “Not Responding” Mode?

"I cry out to You, God, but you do not answer; I stand up, but You merely look at me." (Job 30:20) If you have been following my tweets or posts on Facebook you know I have been having a frustrating few days on my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, Facebook, God, Health, Jesus, Prayer, Religion & Spirituality, Rheumatoid arthritis

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