Tag Archives: Christianity

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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One Day

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Testing and trying, the enemy persists, Wanting and waiting, my heart does resist. Beyond the touch of human knowns, For heavenly respite, weary souls groan. Fleeting and flying are thoughts of mine. Pushing and pulling; yearning for the Divine. One … 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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“White” Acrostic (Attributes of God)

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

W – orthy. Revelation 4:11, 5:12, 2 Samuel 22:4 H – oly. Rev. 4:8 I – nfinite. Psalm 147:5 T – rue. John 17:3, 1 John 5:20 E – ncompassing. Ephesians 4:4-6 ©️Rachel D. Lyne

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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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This Candle

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Fire to set this candle ablaze And no, it’s not a fleeting phase. Yearning to connect in a disconnected time; Trying to see, though the sun renders me blind. Silence. Rest. Peace and Hope. Fortitude to do Your will, Lord, … 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 →

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