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July 9, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

Devotion: Strengthened and Stretched by Suffering

Devotion: Strengthened and Stretched by Suffering

"Strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Make level paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed." (Hebrews 12:12, 13). This summer is not going as planned. We had hopes of taking some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, What's New? Tagged With: Christ, Father God, God, Pain, Physical exercise, Physical therapy

February 24, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Even Minimal Activity Decreases Depression

If you are stuck in a rut right now & feeling the blues of winter you likely have heard how exercise can boost your mood & decrease levels of depression. However, when your body is sore & you are feeling depressed, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health News, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, Health, Mental Health, Physical exercise

January 26, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Even Minimal Activity Decreases Depression

If you are stuck in a rut right now & feeling the blues of winter you likely have heard how exercise can boost your mood & decrease levels of depression. However, when your body is sore & you are feeling depressed, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Depression, Exercise, Our Best Tips, Person w/ Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Depression, Health, Mental Health, Physical exercise, Support Groups

January 24, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

What Exercise Can I Do While Stuck in Bed?

Got any good ideas for workouts for when you are bed-bound once in a while? Cynthia Jean The most effective exercises to do while bedfast, are called isometrics. These exercises do not involve movement, yet they challenge … [Read more...]

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January 10, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-10

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