"I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in … [Read more...]
Announcement Of This Week’s Goodie Bag Winner
"That is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each others face," (Romans 1:12). I have thoroughly enjoyed the comments that many of you are leaving for all of us here at Rest Ministries following the devotionals … [Read more...]
Finding Joy and Depth in Relationships Despite Chronic Pain
If you are having trouble finding joy and depth in your relationships--and even life itself--you are not alone. Mary Yerkes Of course, no discussion of simple living would be complete without addressing relationships. … [Read more...]
“The Patch” – How God Used a Childhood Experience To Change My Opinion of Nursing Homes
By Carol Gray I have hated nursing homes ever since I toured one as a girl scout in 1978. It was difficult being an eight-year-old girl walking the hallways, passing rooms of the dying. I wondered, did I actually sign up … [Read more...]
Faith Begins When Worry Ends, The Story of Matt Krueger
By Matt Krueger At the age of 27 doctors placed 6 metal stents into my heart to open up blocked arteries. The mental, emotional, and physical trauma from this event did not compare to the fear, anxiety, and stress in the … [Read more...]