Tag: rest ministries

Wanderlust From a Recliner

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse” (Romans 1:20). One of the losses that… Read More

Refreshing Others

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed” (Proverbs 11:25). A smile for an often-invisible worker or clerk . . . A happy tone, or a “God Bless You” to a telemarketer . . …. Read More

Do You Feel a Bit Like a Seed in the Dark?

“He told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the… Read More

Are You Listening for the Whisper?

“The Lord said, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks… Read More

Are You Ready to Throw in the Towel?

“Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). I write this to those of you who feel you are just done trying to tell medical… Read More

Our Response to the Music

“Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I, even I, will sing to the Lord; I will praise the Lord, the God of Israel, in song” (Judges 5:3) One of the worst parts about chronic illness is all… Read More

Are You Aware of the Difference You Make?

“Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else… Read More

Longing for a Constant in the Midst of Change?

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17) Sometimes I feel like this life of chronic illness and disability is… Read More

What Did God Write About Your Life Today?

“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be” (Psalm 139:16). The above verse assures us that each of our days were ordained… Read More

Have You Assumed Incorrectly What God’s Gift Is?

“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly” (John 7:24). Way back a long time ago, I was at a party. Something happened that has stuck with me all these years. I’d like to tell you about… Read More