by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Sep 19, 2016 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Beginning a few years ago, our peaceful neighborhood became an impromptu playground for some rogue adolescents with too much time on their hands. My husband and I along with our neighbors were on high alert each summer weekend because...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Sep 13, 2016 | Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Forgiveness, Grace, Hope
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her” (John 8:7). I came across this passage in John chapter eight recently, and although I’ve read it before, I was able to see it in a whole new light. The story of the...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Sep 5, 2016 | Body Image, Daily Encouragement, Hope, Relationship with God
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis I’m reminded over and over again that this physical world is in a constant state of disrepair, falling prey to the effects of time and decay. Foundations crack. Cars quit. Sweaters snag. Appliances fail. Roofs leak. Metal rusts. Roads...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Aug 29, 2016 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Spiritual Growth, True Identity
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis I love orange juice, but like any drink connoisseur I’m particular about my beverage of choice; it must be 100% pure (not from concentrate) and pulp-free. (I’m guessing it’s a texture issue because I’m also not a fan of chunky peanut butter or...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Aug 22, 2016 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Finding Purpose, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis I’m learning that being a devoted follower of Jesus means I will be in the minority more and more. I’m not going to lie; sometimes that’s really hard. However, I find that the closer I grow to Jesus, the further I drift away from the world. One...