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Sin

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Sin You are a dragon to be slayed, Stumbling block to my foot, Inkblots on blank pages, A covering atop my light, Arrows to my heart, Poison to my mind, Disease to my body. But You are not the end … Continue reading →

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Every Strength From God

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Every sunrise is a new pallet of color. Every beam of light a blessing. Every breath of air comes from above. Every chance to start again refreshing. Strength comes from the roots of the tree. Strength infuses the branches stretched … Continue reading →

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Boundless Art

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Poetry to a poet is euphoria. Paint to an artist transcends an idea. Letters to a linguist are divine sounds. The heights of a craft knows no bounds. ©️2019 Rachel D. Lyne

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Tendency

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Rationalize, prioritize, Conceptualize and fantasize; When will we realize To look at life through new eyes? Plans can change, schedules rearrange But when will we listen and be still? Routes and races, Challenges and faces; Swirling thoughts and foreign places; … Continue reading →

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Press On

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

A calling isn’t for the weak So, Lord, give me words to speak, To be bold, never to be meek; Your Kingdom alone to seek. Come praise and come critique Your words flow with the unique, For You, Lord, the … Continue reading →

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Poetry’s New Life

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

When the words are stilled And the muse is cold, When the rhyme has fled And the story left untold, Stoke the ember of hope inside; Rekindle the passion you did derive. To flow forth the colors of life in … Continue reading →

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Ember in the Ashes

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Pile of ashes dead and cold; Mound of regret, stale and old; Lifeless and unmoving, hope itself disproving. Yet, with Your breath of life essence The ashes turn evanescent. Beneath the death was found an ember Illuminating the night, producing … Continue reading →

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Battle Ready

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Worry looks ahead. Regret looks back. Inward is focused On what I lack. Outward is weak, Yet God is strong. I trust in the One To Whom I belong. Striving for peace, Yet longing for battle. Looking above, I won’t … Continue reading →

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Ministry Mantra

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

A poem written to encourage all who face the joys and many challenges of ministry and service in the Lord’s work: Toil, burdens, discouragement, come swift When we answer the call to use our gifts. Some days we are filled … Continue reading →

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The Seed

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

You planted a seed in me; eternal life’s voice. Your essence cultivated; my soul does rejoice. Nurtured forth with time, Growing roots divine. Sprouting, springing from confines of earth, You call me Your own; I know my worth. Days into … Continue reading →

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I Need Thee

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

Sometimes, the words of hymns that have been sung for generations strikes a chord in our hearts. Be blessed by the lyrics to this relevant and meaningful song… let the words soak into your soul and speak to you: I … Continue reading →

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One Life

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Rachel D. Lyne

“Only one life, ’twill soon be passed, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” So, to Your precepts, I’ll hold fast; All evil I shall henceforth cast. My heart should not be downcast, For your love has surpassed All the … Continue reading →

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