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