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Think it Not Strange
Claudette
Palatsky
$11.00

Chronic pain interferes with hopes, dreams, plans and goals. It meddles with the mind and can be a real heart breaker. Dealing with it day in and day out can appear to suck the life out of a person. Pain is a fiery trial. For the Christian, however, long-term pain can bring meaning and . . .


Why Can't I Make People Understand?
Discovering the Validation Those with Chronic Illness Seek & Why


Lisa Copen
Just $10.00

"No one get's it!" we all exclaim at one time or another. But if you feel this way on a regular basis you may be in trouble! This book gives you unique insight into why you crave the understanding of those around you when you are suffering.

MAGAZINE SPECIAL:
BUY THE 2 books above for just $16 - save $15.25!
The scrolling items are from Amazon.
Rest Ministries does not carry them,
but we will receive a percentage of your purchase price.

 

 


AVAILABLE FROM REST MINISTRIES


Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend

Just $4.50 each of 3 for $10
Lisa Copen

We all want to help people but we don't know where to start. We hear others who want to reach out to us, or other chronically ill friends, but they make simple offers that we never feel comfortable accepting. This book is a wonderful way to give people ideas to be creative, approachable, and a great friend.

 


Tract - packet of 25

This 5.5 x 3 inch tract leads people through the challenges of feeling like no one understands their chronic illness which is oftentimes invisible. Based on Why Can't I Make People Understand? Discovering the Validation those with Chronic Illness Seek and Why by Lisa Copen

$3.00/pack of 25 | Order here

 



13 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend - pack of 50
$5.00

Based on the book Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend, these are great 2 x 6-inch bookmarks to encourage others and leave with people you are visiting.

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Chronic Illness & Hopes & Dreams - TAPE

Lisa Copen
$8.50

Have you ever questioned what God has planned for your life? Have you been frustrated that living with a chronic illness has forced you to give up so many of your dreams and goals? How do we keep having hope when our dreams are slipping through our fingers?


Finding Treasures in the Darkness: If there is an "upside" of illness, you'll hear about it here!
$8.50

Are there really treasures of darkness? When you live with a chronic illness they can be hard to find… but they are there! Walk with Lisa Copen through the treasures you can find if you patiently look.

  • Our life has new priorities
  • We entrust the Lord with more of our needs
  • We alter our perspective
  • … and it even shields us from danger

 


Preparing for Chronic Illness Ministry

Lisa Copen
$11.00

Have you ever wondered what to say to a hurting friend? Do you have a desired to reach out to people in your church and community who are living each day in chronic illness, but you don't know where to start?



Rest Ministries/ HopeKeepers Promotional DVD
$2.50

This is a great video to share with your pastor or HopeKeepers group. You can watch it here via our web site for free. The $2.50 for the actual DVD helps us cover costs of duplicating it. Length is about 6 minutes.


So You Want to Start a
Chronic Illness/Pain Ministry

Lisa Copen
$14.50 - Excerpt available to read

This 70-page manual will lead you through everything you need to know to have a more effective outreach to people who live with chronic illness or pain. It's designed with symbols and in an easy-to-read format; it also includes over 65 personal anecdotes from people in pain. . .

Books We Featured That You Can Order Through Amazon

... and Rest Ministries will receive
a percentage of your sale price
.

 

It's a black v-neck t-shirt with this
logo on the front chest area.

 


T-shirts - V-Neck, Black, "Hope Endures"
$15 (S, M, L, XXL) and $17 (XXL)

Finally a T-shirt that is flattering for anyone. This black, V-neck pres-shrunk "L-Lofteez-V" T-Shirt by Fruit Of The Loom feels like quality and the print turned out wonderfully. Lisa wears hers all the time and it just gets more cozy. Plus, it's fun and doesn't really say anything about illness--somedays we just don't want to tell the world we have a chronic illness but rather about our HOPE!

 



Embroidered Ladies Fleece "jacket" with full zipper on front
$36.00 and $38.50
SALE! $25 or $27.50

Snuggle up in this cozy fleece zip up jacket that will flatter any figure. Zip up pockets on both sides, stylish stitching on the back and the "Hope Endures" embroidered logo will make this a "keeper" for many years to come.


"Too Cute" Bellini Tote Bag/Purse
Just $12

We could love this any more. Lisa has taken to using hers as her purse, but it's the perfect size to throw a Bible and notebook in for a meeting or for whatever you want to look stylish carrying. Size: 8-1/2" x 16" x 5".

We got a lot of wonderful feedback from these at our recent exhibit!



Travel Mug with Easy-to-Work-Lid
- "Hope Endures"
$8

Classy. That's what everyone has been saying about our new travel mugs. But hey, we didn't forget that many of us need a handle and an easy-to-work lid. This makes a cute gift with your favorite beverage packet or gift card.


Coasters/Tiles
Set of 2 in gift box
$14.00

These 4.25" x 4.25" ceramic tile coasters are 1/6 inch thick and even dishwasher safe! And... they are just plain cute.

Add them to your coffee table as a coaster to remind you of the power in hope. Or frame them, sit them on your dresser, wherever you want a cheerful messaege of hope!

 


Magnets - 1 or pack of 3
$2.50 each or 3 for $7.00


Hope Endures Small Notecards
$2.50

This is a pack of 10 cards size 4.25" (wide) x 2.5" (tall). Perfect to add to a little gift to say, "I care." Inside of the card says...

"There is surely a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off. Hold unsweringly to it! (Proverbs 23:18 and Hebrews 10:23, adapted.)"



Hope Endures Keychains
$2.50

Spread the word that hope can endure through anything. This is a 1.5" x 2" keychain with the 2 sides shown on next page.

 



Hoping for Something Better: Refusing to Settle for Life as
Usual
Just $15.00

Nancy Guthrie writes in her latest book, "It's this disappointment with God, or with our experience or understanding of God, that creates real inner conflict. It seems so terribly unspiritual to admit that the Christian life, as we've experienced it so far, does not seem to really be what Jesus meant by "abundant life." It often feels as if we've missed it somehow, as if everybody else must be experiencing something we can't seem to achieve, but we don't want to admit it to ourselves or anyone else."


The One Year Book of HOPE

By Nancy Guthrie

Just $14.00

"AMAZING! This book is packed full of hope! One of my new favorites books that will remain a favorite for a long time!" Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries director.

This book is for anyone who has been hurt in life and would benefit from a hopefilled daily companion. Critically acclaimed author Nancy Guthrie offers insightful daily reflections based on the Word of God to comfort, encourage, and. . .


Holding on to Hope
By Nancy Guthrie
Just $7.00

Shunning platitudes and easy answers, Nancy Guthrie deals head-on with the issues experienced by those who are going through suffering and loss. Through lessons drawn from the story of Job in the Bible, and the experience of. . .


"Get it in Your Soul" Driving Reflections - Scriptures on Endurance or Comfort Theme
$10.00

Lisa found these cards at the Christian Retail Show and is giving them as Christmas presents to the family on her list. They are so cool! You just sit the card "holder" on your dashboard and choose from 1 of the 10 scriptures and it reflects up into your windshield. Change it as often as you like.


A Life of Hope in a Land of Thorns

Amy Fogelstrom Chai

Click to be notified when this book is available. Coming Spring 2008


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