Category Archives: Devotionals

Gunnysacking

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Life can get us down. That’s no surprise to anyone. If you’re breathing, you’re facing adversity today. Maybe not physically all the time, but spiritually, battles wage. Sometimes we wonder why we feel the way we do – like we’re … Continue reading →

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Weary?

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Many people have a life verse. What’s yours? Mine is Galatians 6:9, which talks about not growing weary in doing good, because we will reap a harvest in due season if we don’t give up. Some days, I am weary, … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on May 13, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

This day after Mother’s Day, my mind cannot help but rest on the topic of family. No words could encompass the spiritual diseases that wrack our families today. Pressures of culture, intrusive technology, “the American Dream,” and more, cultivate a … Continue reading →

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Short & Sweet

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Sometimes we need those “short & sweet” reminders of who we are in Christ to lift our spirits. Think upon these words: I am not a victim – I can be victorious I am not a conquest – I am … Continue reading →

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The Sparrow

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Driving to work today, I was stressed. By 8am, I’d dealt with a sick kid who was up all night, pictures for a final day of school, packing extracurricular activity clothing, lunches, being late for the other kid’s school, packing … Continue reading →

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Distraction

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

A certain handheld gaming system was a raging phenomena when I was young. Even before it was in color, I’d watch the pixels on the screen as they danced and did whatever I wanted them to. I was immersed in … Continue reading →

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Gifts for Glory

Posted on May 5, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

You are unique. Handcrafted. Everything about you is painted intricately by the Creator’s hand. There is no one like you! When you were born, genes, mannerisms/tendencies, and natural talent were inherited. Then, when we entered into God’s family, spiritual gifts … Continue reading →

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Respite

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Relax… Close your eyes. Breathe in. Breathe out. Taking the time to exercise rest will refuel your soul. It sounds like an oxymoron to “exercise rest,” but even Jesus, Himself, took time for it. Resting your mind is healthy. When … Continue reading →

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The Weed and the Rose

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

I recall a recent meme where the top half of the picture was a delicate rose asking for appropriate soil PH, while the bottom portion pictured weeds growing out of cement, exclaiming that they can grow anywhere. Weeds do spring … Continue reading →

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Mighty Warriors

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

In the Bible, David was a mighty warrior – he didn’t just sing and write about being one. Many books in the Bible record the battles King David and the Lord fought. He wasn’t just a warrior in words or … Continue reading →

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Turning Discouragement Into… Worship?

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

As a writer, I was discouraged. Downtrodden, hope in my craft was meager. “People don’t know me. What if no one can connect with what I write? What’s the point of writing if I’m not encouraging someone… anyone!” As I … Continue reading →

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Power-washing Our Lives

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Recently, for the very first time, I handled a gadget of genius innovation called a power-washer. I took the wand, pressed, and expelled such force, that the once-black patio turned into a like-new beige. I’m not sure if anyone is … Continue reading →