by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jul 17, 2017 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Hope, Overcoming Depression, Renewing the Mind, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Our family had made plans to go boating up the river with some friends. My husband and I have a checklist of responsibilities to keep our boating trips running smoothly. He backs up the trailer, while I take the helm of the watercraft. Then,...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jul 9, 2017 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Finding Purpose, Hope, Relationship with God, Spiritual Growth, True Identity
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis It’s a Small World After All, written by the Sherman brothers, fittingly encapsulates the childlike wonderment of this planet we call home. The well-known entrepreneur Walt Disney popularized the song and connected its lyrics to his theme parks...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jul 2, 2017 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Hope, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth, True Identity
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis After spending decades of my life worrying about what others think, I’ve come to the realization, it’s just not a good use of my time. “Am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jun 26, 2017 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis When I was just a kid, our parents purchased an old farm in Milan, IN with another couple. Every weekend our two families would go out to the country and do life together. We were like one big happy family. I have many fond memories from this...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jun 19, 2017 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Finding Purpose, Hope, Relationship with God, Relationships, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Early one morning while I was getting ready for Bible study, I felt a strong conviction to do something that (at the time) seemed a bit crazy. The thought came out of nowhere, but I definitely sensed the impulse was coming from the Holy Spirit....
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Apr 25, 2017 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Hope, Relationship with God, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis “…but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.” (Isaiah 40:31a) We all have days when discouragement takes over and hopelessness settles in. For me, discouragement creeps into my life little by little. Minor irritations chip away at...