by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 3, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him. (Matthew 4:19-20) Although I grew up in the church and always loved God, it wasn’t until my mid-thirties that I began to seek God with all my heart and...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jul 1, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Hope, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis “…Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” (John 15:2) Perhaps like me you have wondered… if our lives are bearing fruit, why do we need to be pruned? Why would God want to cut the branches of our lives...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | May 7, 2012 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement
This past weekend I attended an outdoor wedding celebration held at a nearby nature preserve. The weatherman predicted storms throughout the day, but it seemed God had another plan. He held back the floodgates, and the day was gorgeous! After sharing in this...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Nov 27, 2011 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Embrace Freedom
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1) “Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth,...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 30, 2011 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Spiritual Warfare
For a child who had a major sweet tooth, Halloween just seemed too good to be true. Not only did I get to dress up and pretend I was someone else for the night, but I was rewarded for my trip around the neighborhood with scrumptious treats. Back when I was a kid they...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jun 1, 2011 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement
(Guest Blog written by Sheree Craig, Vice President of Living in Truth Ministries) Last night we allowed our children to sleep with us. As I lay next to my daughter, I awoke to a whimper. I rolled over to see her moving a bit and quickly finding her thumb. She...