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May 14, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Dominic Cook’s Unique Testimony Reaches Those Suffering From Depression

Dominic Cook’s Unique Testimony Reaches Those Suffering From Depression

By Debbi Farmer Eventually, we will all feel blue. We will have days, even weeks when we are sad. Many can rebound from these emotions--but many cannot. We face tragedies and struggles that can turn our world completely … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Fear, Profiles, Suicidal Thoughts, Teen w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, God, Health, Lord, Major depressive disorder, Mental Health

February 21, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Understanding The Valley Of Depression When Coping with Chronic Illness

Devotion: Understanding The Valley Of Depression When Coping with Chronic Illness

"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." (Psalm 23:4) For most people suffering chronic health problems depression is no stranger. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, Health, Lord, Major depressive disorder, Mental Health

July 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Apart

Devotion: Apart

"Keep me safe, O God, for in you I take refuge. I said to the Lord, 'You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.'" (Psalm 16:1-2) "Apart from you I have no good thing." Apart--separated, away from, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, God, Health, Lord, Major depressive disorder, Pain, Psalm

July 8, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Chonda Pierce Shares About Battling Depression

Chonda Pierce Shares About Battling Depression

Chonda Pierce is an amazing woman who is a Christian comedian--who has also battled depression. I hope her interview here encourages you, as there is christian help for depression and loneliness. It's always nice to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Depression, Mental Illness, Person w/ Illness, Profiles, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Arts, Depression, Health, Major depressive disorder, Mental Health, Television

April 29, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion – Think!

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true. . .” (Philippians 4:8) I am sure we have all read this verse many times. It has edified & encouraged, it is also hard to read at times, especially when gaining control of our thoughts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Health, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Major depressive disorder, meditation, Mental Health, Rest Ministries, Trust

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