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March 10, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Discovering the Balance When We Share About Our Illness and Pain

Devotion: Discovering the Balance When We Share About Our Illness and Pain

“. . . My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) How do you respond when someone asks about your illnesses? With minimizing, detailed complaining, or do you have a good … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, God, Illness, Lord

February 20, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Seeking the Sunshine Daily While Coping With Chronic Illness

Devotion: Seeking the Sunshine Daily While Coping With Chronic Illness

“Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always” (Psalm 105:4). I love gardening, and although I am limited in what I can physically do, I greatly miss my flowers during the winter months, so for Christmas a … [Read more...]

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

January 30, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Why We Should Make Seeking Wisdom a Priority When Chronically Ill

Devotion: Why We Should Make Seeking Wisdom a Priority When Chronically Ill

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you’” (James 1:5). I have quoted this verse many times in recent years regarding different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, Illness

January 10, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

Trusting God’s Goodness When Fearful of Making Plans

As we begin the new year, it's easy to feel that obligation to make plans and set resolutions. But goals can be difficult for those with chronic conditions. this lovely article by Ann can help us put our goals into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, What's New?, Working, Worry Tagged With: Christian, Chronic, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Conditions and Diseases, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, Neurological Disorders, Psalm

September 5, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Lessons From A Stray Kitten

Devotion: Lessons From A Stray Kitten

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:34) Stray cats always appear on our doorstep. Most of the time, they are adult cats that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Fibromyalgia, God, Health

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