Tag Archives: time with the Lord

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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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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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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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 →

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