Product Description

Will I ever be able to put the pieces back together? Where is God when we are in so much pain?

He may have the whole world in His hands, but sometimes it feels like He trips, hollering, "Oops!" as we are flung from His hands, and our lives shatter into pieces. We look at the fragments of our former self, relationships, careers and dreams and wonder, "Where did I go wrong? Why did God allow this illness into my life? Will God ever heal me?"

So What Now?

You weren't dropped. Okay, so you may feel like a broken pot, but God is taking you off that discount-shelf-life and transforming you into something noble: a mosaic! In "Mosaic Moments" Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries, and more than 20 contributors will journey with you through putting the pieces back together. If you feel like chronic illness is crushing your spirit or you just want a friend for this unexpected path, you'll find hope and understanding within these devotionals from those who understand chronic illness. They understand the pain of being a broken pot, but they also lead you toward finding the joy in becoming God's precious work of art.

This isn't a book full of fluff, with generalize chronic illness devotionals finished off with a pat answer. Instead, it comes straight from Lisa's journal of ten years of living with chronic illness--rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. You'll read about the ups and downs of diagnosis, illness treatment, unexpected side effects, and surprise blessings. And all of these events carry a ton of emotions with them-- some easy to understand, but others that even the strongest of those in their faith grapple with. Thousands of people love the daily devotionals sent via email from Rest Ministries Chronic Illness Pain Support. Now keep this special book filled with devotionals for your bedside table with over twenty contributors.

Lisa shares. . .

"I wrote this book because I wanted people to have a 'real' and 'raw' expression of what it's like to live with chronic illness, but also know the Lord. Pain is never easy--and this book doesn't say it is--but it's certainly better when one has someone to comfort them in the darkest moments."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #676650 in Books
• Published on: 2003-01-31
• Released on: 2003-01-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 218 pages

Review
"There are times when chronic illness threatens to steal something new from every area of life. It is then that Rest Ministries has proven to be my lifeline, their daily devotionals I receive via e-mail providing manna for the moment. Mosaic Moments has stocked that manna in a single comforting compilation. A virtual cupboard brimming with heart-to-heart stories grounded in Biblical truth, it is written by real people in the trenches of chronic illness-people who deal with the very issues I face each day as I live with chronic pain caused by neurofibromatosis. I finished each serving not simply fulfilled, but encouraged to go on. Mosaic Moments is truly heaven's Chicken Soup for the Chronically Ill Soul." --Roberta Messner, Ph.D., R.N., author of numerous medical and inspirational articles on living with chronic pain; co-contributor to Guideposts and Daily Guideposts

"These devotions are not empty morsels promising nutrition, but real meat from the Life Giver Himself for those so desperately needing spiritual sustenance. May God bless your work." --Darlene K. Hanson, Librarian for Polio Experience Network and a Horizon Hospice volunteer

"I am so thankful to be able to offer Mosaic Moments as a resource to those who struggle with chronic pain and illness. Rarely are there words to convey my heartfelt concerns for suffering. With Mosaic Moments I am able to share a spiritual cup of cold water. It offers words of loving and caring I believe Jesus Himself would share." --Julie Russell, R.N., Parish Nurse, Stephen Minister

"Not empty morsels promising nutrition but real meat from the Life Giver Himself for those so desperately needing spiritual sustenance." --Darlene K. Hansen, Librarian for Polio Experience Network

"The best, most poignant resource I have read... fills a big need for those who live with pain and limitations." ----Aubrey Beauchamp R.N., USA Hospital Christian Fellowship.

"These devotions are not empty morsels promising nutrition, but real meat from the Life Giver Himself for those so desperately needing spiritual sustenance. May God bless your work." --Darlene K. Hanson, Librarian for Polio Experience Network and a Horizon Hospice volunteer

I am so thankful to be able to offer Mosaic Moments as a resource to those who struggle with chronic pain and illness. Rarely are there words to convey my heartfelt concerns for suffering. With Mosaic Moments I am able to share a spiritual cup of cold water. It offers words of loving and caring I believe Jesus Himself would share." --Julie Russell, R.N., Parish Nurse, Stephen Minister

Not empty morsels promising nutrition but real meat from the Life Giver Himself for those so desperately needing spiritual sustenance -- Darlene K. Hansen, Librarian for Polio Experience Network

The best, most poignant resource I have read... fills a big need for those who live with pain and limitations. -- Aubrey Beauchamp R.N., USA Hospital Christian Fellowship.

Validated me than anything I have ever read... by real people who live in the trenches of chronic illness. -- Roberta Messner, Ph.D., R.N., author

About the Author
Lisa Copen is the founder and director of Rest Ministries, a Christian organization that serves millions of people who live with chronic illness. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in 1993, and later fibromyalgia, she has found God's purpose in reaching out to others who live with daily pain.

Lisa has authored various books for people who live with chronic illness, including "A Woman's Health Resource Journal" and "Why Can't I Make People Understand? Discovering the validation those with chronic illness seek and why." Her work has been published in magazines and she shares her story in "God Allows U-Turns: A Woman's Journey."

She is the founder of National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week

Customer Reviews

Excellent Book
Thank you for finally providing those living with chronic illness a devotional that addresses the issues we face!

Too Good a Book to Keep to Yourself
I am so grateful to have a book to recommend for those struggling with chronic pain as I am. Regardless of what chronic pain or condition one has, appropriate comments, advice, and understanding may be hard to come by. Often, additional wounds may unfortunately come to further our pain, adjustments, and loss from unexpected places such some friends, church members, family and yes, even our doctors.

These devotions are real words from people who have been there. Each one is welcome, soothing hope from honest people. It has been my best "medicine" yet. Mosaic Moments reminds us we do not need to be perfect and we don't suffer alone. One may never know all the answers to their questions. However, this book helps the reader know that God is still in control, He will never give up on us, and there is purpose somewhere in our pain. I keep this one near my favorite chair and fully expect it to become well worn. Mosaic Moments should be in every doctor's waiting room. I give it 5 stars!