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February 16, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 4 Comments

What If This Is As Good As It Gets? Facing The “Chronic” In Chronic Illness

What If This Is As Good As It Gets? Facing The “Chronic” In Chronic Illness

By Fiona Burrows I’ve recently had some treatment that it was hoped would reduce the level of chronic pain that I have or maybe even get rid of it all together. After more than 25 years of pain that for the most part … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Fear, Person w/ Illness, What's New?, Worry Tagged With: Christmas, Chronic pain, God, Health, Jesus, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses, Prayer, Sunroom

September 27, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: At the Feet of the King: Arthritis Pain and Yearning for Heaven

Devotion: At the Feet of the King: Arthritis Pain and Yearning for Heaven

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Arthritis creeps into my feet and for a long week and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, chronicpain, Health, Pain, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses

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

April 5, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

A Migraine Sufferer Shares Her Best Tips to Ease Chronic Pain

A Migraine Sufferer Shares Her Best Tips to Ease Chronic Pain

By Lisa Heath For someone who suffers from chronic pain, you know what a chore simple life tasks can be to you. Sometimes you are forced to do nothing-you shut down, or is it better to say your body shuts down. "I have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Person w/ Illness, Tools, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, God, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses, United States

March 20, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Poem: Coping with My Pain

Poem: Coping with My Pain

By Debra Kay Micetich Coping with my Pain The pain most times I am able to bare; Yet there are times, I fail to share. I try to be strong, til it goes away; In tears with faith, I kneel to pray. As I set my mind on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Articles, Poems, Reflection, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic pain, God, Health, Jesus, Lord, Pain, Pain Mgmt & Illnesses, Rest Ministries

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