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February 17, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: God Can Sing Over You When You Are In Pain

Devotion: God Can Sing Over You When You Are In 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 … [Read more...]

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February 12, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 3 Comments

Devotion: Looking For a Friend Who Needs Our Help Getting Up

Devotion: Looking For a Friend Who Needs Our Help Getting Up

"A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17) I am the older brother of a younger brother and a younger sister. While growing up I was always the one responsible for them, and if they … [Read more...]

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February 11, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Take Heart, God Understands The Affliction of Illness

Devotion: Take Heart, God Understands The Affliction of Illness

“Be merciful to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eyes grow weak with sorrow, my soul and my body with grief. My life is consumed by anguish and my years by groaning; my strength fails because of my affliction, and … [Read more...]

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February 10, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Finding God’s Love When Our Life Needs Defragmented

Devotion: Finding God’s Love When Our Life Needs Defragmented

"But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you." (Psalm 5:11) I use my computer constantly and feel I have become … [Read more...]

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February 9, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: Daily Re-Learning The Surrender of Our Illness to God, Wheelchairs Included

Devotion: Daily Re-Learning The Surrender of Our Illness to God, Wheelchairs Included

"For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." (Psalm 139:13-14) When I was young I … [Read more...]

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Becky: Dear Karen, Thank you for your message. Do you know if any new messages are coming out t...
Diane Hollister: I'm in that same place right now with the initial meeting on April 15th at my church. My c...
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