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New items!

Last updated 7/25/08
MORE GREAT NEW BOOKS ARRIVING SOON!

 

CHECK OUT ALL our New Invisible Illness Week items!


License Plate
$13.00

Remind people driving behind you that there is hope through illness! And if you are using your handicapped placard, but you "look fine" it may just help ease some of "the looks" you get too!


Where is God When it Hurts?

Philip Yancey
Just $7.00

If you've not yet read this classic book on suffering you need to! And it's one that you will highlight and refer back to often depending on where in the grief cycle you are with your illness. Read the amazing reviews...


Charms

Prices vary, about $3-$5

Wear these on a chain or your favorite bracelet as a way to remember you have hope and faith despite chronic illness!



Life Brighteners for Couples

Just $7.00

90 notes grounded in biblical encouragement - each one perfect for slipping into your mate's briefcase, purse, back pack or Bible. A great way to re-connect when it's hard to have a conversation.



Blindsided by Grace: Entering the World of Disability

$14.99
Just $11.00

This book reflects on his experience of disability not as a medical condition in serach of a cure, nor as a tragedy to be pitied, but as a cross-cultural adventure similar to learning to live in a foreign country. Molsberry also offers biblical and theological reflection...


Not by Sight

Just $7.50

"Not By Sight" helps friends and family to see the courage and faith that abounds in those with debilitating conditions! It also gives them simple, pragmatic examples of "What to say" and "What not to say" in order to truly be a source of encouragement.


The Lonely Patient: How we Experience Illness (Secular)


$23.95
$12.00

Beautifully written, this is a look into the hearts and minds of people suffering serious illness: into the terrors that they often don't express directly...


The Leadership Secrets of Billy Graham

$24.95
$12.00

An amazing look at the decisions behind the ministry of Billy Graham that he made. Many nice stories about his experience, interlaced with leadership lessons anyone can learn from, but especially those in ministry.


Luggage Gripper Handle

Just $2.50

(great for anything you need a better grip on too for sore hands... like a curling iron)



One Minute Prayers for Those Who Hurt

Just $3.99

This collection of personal prayers and Scriptures leads the weary to rest during a hectic schedule, directs the lost to God's will during confusing times, and leads the broken to the Lord's mending touch.


"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.

 

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.


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.

 



Baby Onesies, Blue and Pink

Just $10.00

Spread the joy that your baby is a your little HopeKeeper! These come in pink and blue, sizes 6 mos, 12 month and 18 months



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."


Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend PLUS 40 bookmarks that say "13 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend"

A great little package of the Beyond Casserile book along with bookmarks to help people understand what to say, not say, how to reach out!



Just Fine: Unmasking Concealed Chronic Illness And Pain


$15.95
Just $14.50


The author, Carol Sveilich. interviewed and photographed over 50 people of all ages and from all walks of life who live with a wide variety of concealed disorders. She also consulted with numerous medical and mental health professionals to explore the juxtaposition of looking one way while feeling quite another.

 



The 100 Most Important Bible Verses for Mothers
$16.99
Just $10.00

Motherhood is a blessing, a joy, a privilege, and a responsibility of eternal significance, but it is also equal parts the source of disappointment, discarded dreams, loss of identity and chronic fatigue...



Thomas Kinkade's Grandmother's Memories To Her Grandchild

$15.00
Just $13.00


You may feel like illness is preventing you from being the grandparent you were meant to be, God really does have it under control. Your simple memories are a treasure to your grandchild. Take a moment to write them down...



"HOPE" Sign

$2.75

This is a 7" x 3" blue wooden sign that says "HOPE." We love these little things that remind us to keep HOPE a part of our every day. Here in the Rest Ministries' office we have it hanging on a wall. If you're the crafty kind you could add some sparkle too!


Yoga for Christians:
A Christ-Centered Approach to Physical and Spiritual Health through Yoga
w/ DVD Included

$19.99
Just $16.99

After producing several top-selling Christ-centered yoga instructional videos, Susan now brings her unique form of exercise, stretching, and prayerful praise to a market eager for yoga that is centered around Christ and not eastern forms of meditation. She has even included a full-length instructional workout DVD for readers to follow along with!



Will God Heal Me? God's Power and Purpose in Suffering
Just $14.00

This is one of the best books I've ever read on healing and the emotional struggle while we wait to see what God will do. When it originally went out of print, I grieved! It's one of the books Rest Ministries should have available! Thankfully, it's now back in print. We're excited to have it for you! - Lisa Copen, Rest Ministries


Pass-Along Promises: Inspiration for All Occasions
$6.99
Just $4.99

Each unique, four-color tear-out card (45 of them) includes a beautiful design, as well as a message and related scripture promise that are perfect for birthdays, get wells, hang in there's, even "just because." These little reminders of God's love and His promises are a delight to give - and to receive.



Loving Your Relatives: Even When You Don't See Eye-To-Eye - Hardcover
$20.00
Just $13.00

Are your family gatherings a mess? This book is a practical resource with ideas to help build relationships of understanding and respect. Coauthors David and Claudia Arp and John and Margaret Bell offer multi-generational perspectives as they address sensitive issues with real-life examples and biblical wisdom.


How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated

$124.99
Just $7.99

"Repay no one evil for evil" (Romans 12:17 NKJV). Easier said than done, right? But that's exactly what John Bevere recommends in How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated.



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.


Love Letters to God: Deeper Intimacy Through Written Prayer

$16.99
Just $11.00

This is a beautiful book written by a woman who lives with a chronic illness. An excerpt of this book was in a 2005 issue of HopeKeepers Magazine, Rest Ministries' magazine publication. Through it, discover the joy of pouring your heart out to God---on paper! Written prayers last a lifetime and become tangible testimony of God's love and faithfulness in our lives.



When a Hug Won't Fix the Hurt: Walking with Your Child Through Crisis
By: Karen Dockrey
$10.00
Just $7.99

Dockrey's guide equips you with understanding and practical tools to effectively help kids cope. Features insights into your child's mind; specific, biblical ways to demonstrate love.


He Cares: New Testament with Psalsm and Proverbs

$10--special price by the publisher

When this book arrived, He Cares New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs, I admit it... I'm guilty of putting it aside with other mail. BUT once I picked it up and started flipping through it I couldn't believe it! It had "devotional reflections for those facing serious illness." And let's face it: if it's anything less than strep throat that you have-- it feels serious! This book is perfectly appropriate for those with chronic illness! Yipee!



The Silver Bullet:
God's RX for Chronic Pain

Jonnie Wright
Just $12.00

A devotional Bible study designed for people with chronic health conditions. Constructed to be flexible, each study has two goals—first, to understand the Scripture quoted, and second, to encourage the user to apply God’s words to his or her circumstances.


A Little Inspiration for a Faith-Filled Day
$8.00
Just $3.99

With insight and inspiration from such varied sources as Oswald Chambers, James C. Dobson, Charles Wesley, Mark Twain, and many more, you're guaranteed to find encouragement for all areas of your life.


A Little Inspiration for a Prayer-Filled Day
$8.00
Just $3.99

Enliven your prayer life with the encouraging words and more than ninety quotations on the subject of prayer. You will find their souls lightened.


A Little Inspiration for a Hope-Filled Day

$8.00
Just $3.99

More than ninety quotations on the subject of hope-from the likes of Helen Keller, Joni Eareckson Tada, Norman Vincent Peale, and many others-will give readers insight and encouragement, as well as hope for all areas of your life.


Resting Place

$13.00
Just $12.00

A personal retreat. We've never needed it more. We run from one place to the next--from meetings and appointments to our kid's soccer practice, from class to work to choir rehearsal, from the grocery store to small group--and then drop into bed later than we hoped, exhausted and dreading the morning.


Praying For Purpose For Women
$13.99
Just $10.00

This 60-day prayer experience can change a woman's life forever. Sixty influential Christian women—such as author Liz Curtis Higgs...


Conversations on Purpose for Women
$13.99
Just $10.00

This book is specifically for those women who want to find another woman who can serve as their purpose partner-helping...


Moms on the Move - Family Meals in Minutes

$7.95 - $2.75

Moms on the Move is the series with a plan--one to offer you realistic ideas and invaluable motivation for simpler living.

In this book you'll find: recipes for a variety of tasty, nutritious meals in minutes, make-ahead meal suggestions and pantry necessities, cost-cutting tips and much more!


Moms on the Move - Family Vacations Made Simple
$7.95 - $2.75

In this book you'll find: trip options and information for families of all ages; what to pack, what to leave behind, and ideas for the perfect souvenirs; and how to make your trip memorable and stress-free!


Moms on the Move - Simple Celebrations
$7.95 - $2.75

In this book you will find: Planning lists for holidays and special family occasions; Recipies, decorations and organizational tips - plus ways to invove the kids; and easy and affordable ideas for making your event unique


Moms on the Move - Keeping Little Hands Busy
$7.95 - $2.75

In this book you'll find: creative projects perfect for kids 7 and under, ideas for rainy days and those perfect for the great outdoors, and fun and educational activities!


When God Interrupts: Finding New Life Through Unwanted Change
$15.00
Just $14.00

When we are abandoned by the things we value, when we discover that no matter how much we have gathered we do not have enough, when we realize that even in the currency we value we are very poor, we are ready to start talking to God. Not before. Faith means betting our lives on the grace of God. (page 75)


Is God to Blame?
$15.00
Just $14.00

Writing for ordinary Christians, Boyd wrestles with a variety of answers that have been offered by theologians and pastors in the past. He finds that a fully Christian approach must keep the person and work of Jesus Christ at the very center of what we say about human suffering and God's place in it. Yet this is often just what is missing and what . . .


Move Over Victoria - I Know the Real Secret
$12.00
Just $10.00

Like most women, you probably have a life filled with modern-day "idols" that attempt to steal your attention and affection from God..


Being Sick Well

Jeffrey Boyd, M.D., M.Div., M.P.H
$14.99
Just $10.99

Christian physician Boyd-whose own late wife suffered from heart and kidney problems, paralysis and strokes-extends an honest and compassionate resource for the chronically ill and their caregivers. ...WONDERFUL!



90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life

Don Piper
Just $12.99

Immediately after being killed in a car accident nearly fifteen years ago, Don Piper went to heaven. EMTs on the scene determined he had been killed instantly after a semi had swerved into his lane, crushing his car.


Women of Faith CDs
5 to Choose from
$16.00 each
Just $4.50 each

 


When You Are Suffering: A Book of Comfort

$5.00
Just $3.50



When Things Go Wrong: A Book of Comfort


$5.00
Just $3.50

 



When You Have a Chronic Illness

$5.00
Just $3.50


Illness can strike at anytime, but dealing with a lifelong ailment takes faith, patience, and adjustment to a different kind of lifestyle. ..


When You are Coping with Infertility

$5.00
Just $2.00


Illness can strike at anytime, but dealing with a lifelong ailment takes faith, patience, and adjustment to a different kind of lifestyle. This powerful volume can aid readers in dealing with these issues when they are facing a chronic illness

Most couples approach starting a family with nothing but excitement and anticipation. Unfortunatley, not every couple will conceive as easily as they had hoped they would. In this . . .


When Your Child's Marriage Ends

$5.00
Just $2.00

Parents want the best for their children, from the playground to the prom and to the big promotion at work. When a child faces something as devastating as a divorce, it can be hard for. . .

 


Phone Number Magnet for your fridge
Just $1.00


This is one of those promotional items we sometime stick in with orders for free. But do you want one for sure in your order? Or 10 for your group? Click here to see a big photo. It's a one-time write on surface, best used with a permanent marker.5.5" x 4.25"


So Close, I Can Feel God's Breath: Experiencing His nearness in thin places

Dr. Beverly Rose
Just $13.99



God is always near, but sometimes we aren't able to feel his presence. Through an honest, in-depth look at her own life, Dr. Beverly Rose finds those thin places where the barriers between us and God are nearly transparent. Dr. Rose explores the phenomenon of "thin places"--experiences in which. . .


2006 Invisible Illness T-shirt

some sizes not available


Sterling Silver Bracelet


Small, Medium: $36
Large: $39

(see size chart on page)


1-inch button MiiIBMHST
...means "My illness is invisible but my hope shines through!"

1 for $1.50
5 for $1.35 each ($6.75)
20 for $1.20 each ($7.50)


Magnet

1 for $2.50
5 for $2.25 each ($11.25)
20 for $2.00 each ($40.00)


Bumper Sticker

1 for $2.50
5 for $2 each ($10.00)
20 for $1.50 each ($40.00)


Fridge Magnets - Express Yourself!

Over 90 words to share your thoughts with your family. Made especially for Rest Minisries!
Just $3.75


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. . .

 
"Waiting Room Copy" Stickers
18 stickers for
just $1.50


Great for anyone who is leaving books or HopeKeepers Magazines in the waiting rooms.

NEW! Cards to give out if you are a HopeKeepers Group leader


100 cards for
just $6.50


Actually... anyone could use them. You may or may not want to add personal information to the back.
   


Lessons I Learned in the Dark

Jennifer Rothschild
$11.99

At the age of fifteen, Jennifer Rothchild confronted two unshakable realities: Blindness is inevitable...and God is enough.


Women of Faith Devotional Bible

$21.00
Just $12.99


The Women of Faith® Devotional Bible provides women with the inspiration and resources needed to strengthen their walk with God and build stronger relationship
...


When God Weeps (Large Print)

Joni Eareckson Tada, Rev. Steve Estes
$12.99

"If I had to recommend only ONE book to people with chronic illness" says Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries, 'WHEN GOD WEEPS would be IT!"

If God is loving, why is there suffering? What's the difference between permitting something and ordaining it? When bad things happen, who's behind them, God or the devil? When suffering touches our lives, questions like these suddenly demand an answer.


Overcoming Hurts & Anger, Revised and Expanded: Finding Freedom from Negative Emotions

Just $12

For nearly 20 years, this bestseller has provided biblical guidance for dealing with potentially harmful emotions. In this expanded edition, Dr. Carlson (a diligent student of the Bible and specialist in both internal medicine and psychiatry) helps you find balance between over-expression and total internalization.


Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded?
Helping (Not Hurting) Those with Emotional Difficulties
Just $13

This has a harsh title, but the question does need answered? This book is about how many people- Christian included- suffer from real emotional pain and other mental illnesses. How do we change the "pat answers" "the church" gives them? Dr. Carlson tackles this head on!


Marriage Mender: A Couples Guide For Staying Together

$13.00
Just $11.00

If you're looking for a fresh start, The Marriage Mender will give you the solution-based tools you need to begin rebuilding your marriage. With illustrations and exercises, it will teach you how to look to the future of your relationship instead of focusing on the past with its problems. . .

   


Don't Waste Your Sorrows: New insight into God's eternal purpose for each Christian in the midst of life's greatest adversities.
Just $9.99

Says Lisa Copen, founder of Rest Ministries, "I've read a a lot of books on suffering and this is one of my all-time favorite books that I refer to frequently and have highlighted in all sorts of colors. It has a deep message but the reading is not difficult-- a plus when you are feeling too tired to jump into something really complicated when you're just looking for encouragement."


When Life Hurts, Understanding God's Place in Your Pain
GREAT PRICE

$15.00
Just $7.50


Pain calls our most basic beliefs about God into question. Philip Yancey's When Life Hurts addresses five major questions brought on by pain...


If God is so Good Why Do I Hurt so Bad?
Just $4.99


David Biebel's keen insight and experience in human suffering makes this book a must read. Written from a Christian perspective, the material contained in these pages will help you make sense of pain and suffering, while providing hope for your situation. Simply put, this is a great book that I would recommend to anyone going through a difficult time in life.


HopeKeeper T-shirts
Features on back "Top 10 Things to NOT to Say to Someone with a Chronic Illness"
Just $15.00

 

HopeKeepers Notebook & Pen Set
Just $3.75


This 60-page notepad is 4"W x 6"H! It's a great way to keep your thoughts and writings handy in your purse, take notes at church or your HopeKeepers meetings, or just scribble down things before you forget them.


HopeKeeper Note Cards NEW!

Just 5 cards for $4.75

These 4x6 note cards are perfect to keep in touch with people! Coated cover, white with blue font. Free envelopes (plain white).



HopeKeeper Ballpoint Pens


Just $1,00 each

A great gift for your hk welcome folders, table displays, etc.



Comfort in the Storm

Janine Ridiings

Just $18.99

In this collection of devotionals, Janine Ridings candidly shares anecdotes about her journey through the storms of MCS, and how she has found comfort through her relationship with Christ. She hopes to help others learn how Christ can be their refuge in whatever storms they may be facing.


Spiritual Care: A Guide for Caregivers

Judith Allen Shelly
Just $12.00

Not written strictly for healthcare professionals, but for anyone involved in reaching out as Christian caregivers to family members, friends or neighbors.


The God I Love

Joni Eareckson Tada
Great Buy!
$21.00
Just $15.00

This memoir captures Tada's heart and thoughts by portraying her walk with God in the events, dialogues, memories, images, and scenes of her life. She was paralyzed in a diving accident 33 years ago, and has since. . .


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


by Lisa Copen
Just $12.00

"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.


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