Author Archives: Rachel D. Lyne

About Rachel D. Lyne

Christian Living Author: "The Apple, A Woman's Battle Plan: Overcoming Forbidden Fruit in Marriage." Devotional blogger, poet, Christian magazine content creator, and inspirational speaker.

Willing Spirit vs. Weak Flesh

“THE FLESH WANTS TO REASON AWAY ACTION TOWARD REPENTANCE.” – Rachel D. Lyne This quote from my book, “The Apple,” is loosely based off Matthew 26:41 ESV, “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed … Continue reading

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Don’t Go for the Paprika!

It was a morning like any other. Piping hot coffee would be the crescendo to a brisk start, right? Until I mistook PAPRIKA for CINNAMON in my coffee. It looked the same, came out the same, but let me tell … Continue reading

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Applause, Please

My child recently had a recital and after every act, friends and family would applaud their own loved ones on stage. Their cheers were out of love and good pride in recognition of the effort, skill, and passion of the … Continue reading

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Well…Come!

Are you weary, friend? Have you taken inventory of your life and found your cares to be like a bulging suitcase that won’t shut? So much so, that when you try to lock it away, it pops open, spewing out … Continue reading

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Is “Able” the Same Thing as “Will?”

Thanks for coming today! God laid this important topic on my heart, so I’m glad you’re here. The Spirit stirs within me when I hear people say, “Well, God is able, so He will.” This statement is innocent in its … Continue reading

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One-Hit Wonder?

You know the bands of yesteryear – the ones that came like a flash, their one and only hit song immortalized by culture and humanity. Chances are, you can list off a few one-hit wonder bands and songs that you … Continue reading

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But God

For a little moment, the cross held Him. BUT He conquered over it. For a little moment, darkness covered the land. BUT His light pierced it. For a little moment, fear overtook those who doubted. BUT God replaced fear with … Continue reading

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Trials into Teachings

This quote rings true now more than ever in my life! Trials are what test our mettle, showing the world what we’re made of 💪. But, we won’t always come out victorious… Sometimes the grief topples our hope. Sometimes the … Continue reading

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Climate Change

Ready for Spring? I know I am…! The frigid snow melts…vibrant flowers peek through the rich earth…the air envelopes us in fresh warmth…can you imagine it now? Take a moment to breathe in the newness of impending spring, and as … Continue reading

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Seeing in Part, Knowing in Part

(Please read the whole way through) My child took this picture in pano mode while we were in a moving vehicle and I must say, it made me think. This distorted image represents how our vision can be abstracted while … Continue reading

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Where Do You Run for Protection?

Why be raw and real about my struggles? Why put myself out there? The answer is simple: to give honor and glory to the One who rescued me during trials and temptation. Experiencing the saving grace of the Lord isn’t … Continue reading

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ANNOUNCING: The Apple – a Warrior Guide for Wives (and all Women)

To my blogger friends and blog followers: The Lord has graciously given me the opportunity to write a book for women and wives based on my marital experience and overcoming the forbidden fruit. I would LOVE for you to join … Continue reading

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