Tag: rest ministries
Updated on September 11, 2015
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
Updated on September 3, 2015
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
Updated on July 21, 2015
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
Updated on June 15, 2015
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
Updated on May 18, 2015
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
Updated on April 29, 2015
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
Updated on April 14, 2015
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
Updated on March 26, 2015
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
Updated on February 2, 2015
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