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February 18, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Learning to Accept Difficult Things because We Know the Giver

Devotion: Learning to Accept Difficult Things because We Know the Giver

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). The same oriental tea set that would sit unnoticed at a garage sale is priceless … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Bible, God, Inflammation, Jesus

February 9, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Sing Over Me, Hearing God’s Voice Through the Pain

Devotion: Sing Over Me, Hearing God’s Voice Through the Pain

The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing” (Zephaniah 3:17). Severe pain sent me to bed … [Read more...]

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

March 8, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Learning to Serve In God’s Image Despite Physical Limitations

Devotion: Learning to Serve In God’s Image Despite Physical Limitations

"So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them." (Genesis 1:27) We often hear that our younger daughter Natalie looks like me, and while she also has some of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Chronic pain, Father God, God, Health, Inflammation

February 5, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: Snuggling Up To God On Harsh Winter Days

Devotion: Snuggling Up To God On Harsh Winter Days

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1) My daughter Natalie is our snuggly child. As a newborn she was rarely content unless she was being held, and she … [Read more...]

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February 12, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Journalist Deborah Norville Shares Her Passion for R.A. Encouragement

We like the new website HOPE for Women Magazine. Although it is not related to Rest Ministries, between the name & it's outreach ministryit is one Christian website we are keeping our eye on! So we were more than … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Links, What's New? Tagged With: Arthritis, Conditions and Diseases, Health, Inflammation, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis

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