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August 31, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Devotion: The Joy of Music When We Need Perked Up

Devotion: The Joy of Music When We Need Perked Up

"David told the leaders of the Levites to appoint their fellow Levites as musicians to make a joyful sound with musical instruments: lyres, harps and cymbals." (1 Chronicles 15:16) Music has always been a part of my life. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, God, Lord, Music

October 5, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Devotion: Learning to Sing a New Song, Even When We Liked The Old Ones

Devotion: Learning to Sing a New Song, Even When We Liked The Old Ones

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God” (Psalm 40:3). I have always enjoyed music and have been blessed to participate on worship teams at church for a good many years. We began attending a new church … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christianity, God, Music, Psalm, Religion & Spirituality

September 21, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Devotion: Joy in a Pink Ukulele

Devotion: Joy in a Pink Ukulele

“. . .yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.” (Habakkuk 3:18) I saw it in the store display. There, in all its bizarre glory was a pink ukulele. Now, you need to understand my ‘love affair’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Arts, Atrial Fibrillation, Music

March 30, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

God is in Control

Image by Vermin Inc via Flickr“For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. I long to dwell in your tent forever & take refuge in the shelter of your wing.” (Psalm 61:3,4) Do you ever wonder how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals Tagged With: Christian encouragement, Christianity, Chronic pain, daily devotionals, God, Health, hopekeepers, illness ministry, invisible illness, meditation, Music, Photography, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, Trust

February 3, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Special Interview with Renee Bondi

Reprinted from HopeKeepers Magazine 2004 I was having a ball with wedding plans; my music program was a huge success; I was blessed to have had the opportunity to travel & see the world; I had friends & family to love. My … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Caregiver, Church Leader, Joy, Marriage, Parenting, Person w/ Illness, Profiles, What's New? Tagged With: bible study, Disability, disability ministry, God, hopekeepers, joni and friends, Medicine, Music, Religion and Spirituality, Rest Ministries, United States

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