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March 27, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

Devotion: Have You Put Out Your Net When Coping With Your Illness?

Devotion: Have You Put Out Your Net When Coping With Your Illness?

"When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.' Simon answered, 'Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Founder's Blog, What's New? Tagged With: God, lisa copen, Lord, Medicine, Rest Ministries, San Diego

March 7, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Clever Idea! Make a Pill Box Out of a Crafty Bead Box

Clever Idea! Make a Pill Box Out of a Crafty Bead Box

Are your medications and vitamins overwhelming you? I have 4 pillbox holders that I fill up 2 weeks at a time for morning and evening. But all the other bottles have been disorganized. And as much as I try to stay up on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Founder's Blog, Hobbies-Crafts, Organizing, Overwhelmed, Videos, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, chronic illness tips, Medicine, Rest Ministries

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 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Saturday Morning Obstacles

Saturday Morning Obstacles

Without hesitation I get out of bed. . . Ugh! The knee won't bend. I cannot put weight on it. A tiny piece of bone has moved into a place it should not be sometime during the night. And it is stuck. Oh, not today, Lord. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Founder's Blog, This is Me, What's New? Tagged With: Health, Medicine, Mother, Rest Ministries, San Diego

June 17, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Who Among Us Would Honestly Choose Pain?

Devotion: Who Among Us Would Honestly Choose Pain?

"At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One." (Job 6:10) I told my wife to start calling me "Pain Douglas" after a visit with my surgeon. He put a chemical on my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, God, Health, Jesus, Medicine, Pain, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses

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