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August 7, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion – Waves of Doubt When Living with Illness

"When he asks, he must believe & not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown & tossed by the wind" (James 1:6). I recently took a trip to the beach. In years past, I loved riding a good wave in to the … [Read more...]

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June 1, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion – Deliverance or Survival

“The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love, to deliver them from death & keep them alive in famine (Psalm 33:18, 19). This verse speaks to me of two possible scenarios - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Divine grace, Fibromyalgia, God, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, motherhood, Prayer, Rest Ministries, Trust

April 28, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion – Gardened for God

“L& that drinks in the rain often falling on it & that produces a crop useful to those for whom it is farmed receives the blessing of God.” (Hebrews 6:7) I have not had much experience with farming, but I know enough about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Divine grace, Fibromyalgia, God, Health, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, motherhood, Rest Ministries, Trust

April 7, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Spring Renewal

“You were taught with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires, to be made new in the attitude of your minds, & to put on the new self , created to be … [Read more...]

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March 18, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Choosing the Right Path

“Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Make level paths for your feet & take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left” (Proverbs 4:25-27). Some time ago, I attempted a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, Divine grace, Fibromyalgia, God, God the Father, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, Jesus, Major depressive disorder, meditation, motherhood, Neurological Disorders, Rest Ministries, Trust


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