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.

Thank You

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Thank You for blank pages and fresh starts. Thank You for forgiving debts and cleansing hearts. Thank You for washing every spot clean. Thank You for being our rescue in the ravine. Thank You for showing us Your infinite glory. … Continue reading →

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Working in the Weakness

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Looking at your life, do you consider yourself a powerful, perfect person? One who stands above everyone else in status or prowess? If you don’t see yourself that way… You’re in good company! Most of us are quite “ordinary,” aren’t … Continue reading →

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Strike

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

There is my ancient enemy, but here is my present sword: I battle him with the power of the Word. I battle him with truth’s beautiful face. I battle him with the might of grace. I battle him with my … Continue reading →

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Thought Drama

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Upon seeing a glimpse of his first soap opera, my husband quipped about how ignorant and outrageous soap operas are. Maybe you watch them? Maybe not? Regardless, it got me thinking… Sometimes we believe fantasy and fiction apart from the … Continue reading →

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Poetry’s Core

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Poetry is more than words and rhyme. Poetry is more than lyric and time. Poetry is in the helping hand. Poetry is in counting grains of sand. It comes alive when we daily strive To realize that this life is … Continue reading →

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One Person

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Have you ever thought about how one person could influence the future? Is that one person you? Even if you don’t feel that it’s you, did you ever consider that you could influence someone who would share the Gospel with … Continue reading →

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Hope in God

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

It’s hope that sparks in the dead of night, Hope that breathes life anew. It’s hope that lets the heart take flight, Hope that guides in what to do. It’s hope that revives a mourning soul, Hope that gets you … Continue reading →

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2020 Discipline

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Rachel D. Lyne

Everyone is talking “discipline” in 2020, aren’t they? In body and mind, yes, but what about the soul? In my humble experience and long journey, I have found these things are TRUE discipline: To pray even when you don’t have … Continue reading →

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Friend vs. Foe

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Do you have a famous man or woman of God who you love to read quotes by? Over the past many months, my ultimate favorite source of encouragement has been the late C.H. Spurgeon. Yesterday, I stumbled across a fresh … Continue reading →

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Bring the Rain

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

When I search for You, You’re found. When I give you my fears, I’m no longer bound. When I raise my hands, You won’t put me to shame. In the drought of uncertainty, You bring the rain. ©️2019 Rachel D. … Continue reading →

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Vying Voices

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

There are voices all around us – buy this, check this out, listen here, do that, you need, you deserve, slow down, speed up, start, stop… it’s overwhelming and it comes at us from all directions. Every day. When voices … Continue reading →

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The Path

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

We each start the journey Unaware of dangers, taking our first steps. Our hands are held until we venture alone. Different ways beckon us come. The path determines our future. Our choice is before us: The world. God. Two choices. … Continue reading →