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About
Rest Ministries
Chronic Illness
Pain Support
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Rest
Ministries, Inc. began in 1996 and became a 501(c)[3]
in '97. It was founded by Lisa Copen. >
Read her testimony here
Lisa was
diagnosed a few years earlier with rheumatoid arthritis
at the age of 24 and life had changed dramatically.
She searched for some time, but was unable to locate
the kind of Christian support that she desired to help
her along this unexpected detour of chronic illness.
Surely
she couldn't be the only one who lived with daily
chronic pain, and believed in the Lord--and still
wasn't healed, right?
Right!
Since 1996 Rest Ministries has reached hundreds of thousands
of people--over 80,000 to the web site alone each month.
And it continues to grow through the help of our volunteers
who keep it going every day.
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 Rest
Ministries Viewpoint on Healing |
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 We
believe that God can and does heal in
our current day. We also believe, however, that God
offers strength in our weakness and, at times, allows
us to grow spiritually, although not always comfortably,
by allowing the "thorns" into our lives, (2
Cor. 12:9).
We
believe that God can heal despite our lack of faith,
if it is his will, therefore, we are not able to meet
a formula of "praying harder," and be guaranteed an
outcome of healing (Mark
6:5,6). Illness is not necessary a sign that we
have done something wrong (John
9:3) nor that we have "hidden sin" in our lives,
(John
5:14).
We caution against worshipping "the idea of healing"
rather than God, (Exodus
20:3). Although we encourage people to pray for
God's healing, we also comfort them in their pain;
as we believe that we are called to comfort others
in their pain, as God has comforted us in our own
(2
Cor. 1:3-5), even when we are still living with
pain in our own lives (1
Peter 4:10).
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Ministries Purpose Statement |
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 Rest
Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit Christian organization
that exists to serve people who live with chronic
illness or pain, and their families, by providing
spiritual, emotional, relational, and practical support
through a variety of programs and resources, including:
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Rest
Ministries Statement of Faith |
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About
God: God
is the creator and the ruler of the universe.
There is only one, true holy God. He eternally
exists in three personalities: The Father, The
Son, and The Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal
and are one God. Genesis 1: 1,26-27, 3:22; Psalm
90:2; Matthew 28:19; I Peter 1:2; II Corinthians
13:14.
About Jesus: Jesus Christ is the Son of
God. His is co-equal with the Father (God).
Jesus lived on earth by a miraculous conception
and virgin birth. He lived a sinless human life
and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice
for the sins of all people by dying on a cross.
He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate
His power over sin and death. He ascended to
Heaven's glory and will return again to earth
to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Matthew 1:22-23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5, 14:
10-30; Hebrew 4:14-15; I Corinthians 15:3-4;
Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; I Timothy 6:14-15;
Titus 2:13; John 14:6; Hebrews 13:8.
About the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is
co-equal with the Father and the Son of God. He
is present in the world to make people aware of
their need of Jesus Christ. He also lives in every
Christian from the moment of salvation. He provides
the Christian with power for living, understanding
of spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what
is right. The Christian seeks to live
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under
His control daily. II Corinthians 3:17; John
16:1-13, 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; I Corinthians 2:12,
3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians
5:18.
About
the Bible: The sole basis for our belief
is the bible. The Bible is God's word to all
people. It was written by human authors under
the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
It is the supreme source of truth for Christian
beliefs and living. Because it is inspired by
God, the Scriptures are infallible and inerrant
in the original manuscripts. They are the final
authority on all matters of faith and practice.
II Timothy 3:16-17; II Peter 1:21; James 1:22;
Hebrews 4:12; Romans 1:16-17.
About Salvation: Because of the sin of Adam,
all have sinned and are separated from God. The
result is eternal death and separation from God.
Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ,
however, we have the gift from God to all people,
Salvation. We can never make up for our sin by
self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting
in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness
can people be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal
life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ
into his life by faith. Romans 6:23; Ephesians
2:8-9; John 14:6, 1:2, Titus 3:5; Galatians 3:26;
Romans 5:1,8; John 1:12; Romans 10:13; Revelation
3:20.
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Friends
Helping Friends
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What
You Are Saying... (Thanks! We're humbled.)
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