by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 10, 2016 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Hope, Relationship with God
By Rhonda Stinson Natas entered into my life when I least expected. He’d called me on the phone one day. I knew the voice and found it to be comforting. Natas was friends with many other people, especially women. I was never interested in forming a relationship...
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 | Jul 13, 2016 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Embrace Freedom, Hope, Relationship with God, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Overcoming harmful or addictive behaviors in your life and maintaining freedom hinges on three key elements—an ongoing commitment to change, a daily practice of disciplines aimed at maintaining success, and time spent nurturing a steadfast...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jul 6, 2016 | Body Image, Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Finding Purpose, Hope, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Seeking Direction, Spiritual Growth, Stories of Recovery
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis There’s some beautiful scenery along I-75 through Tennessee where winding mountain passes and rocky peaks offer one spectacular view after another. Some of the cliffs hug the highway a little too closely, but at least remnants of past landslides...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jun 14, 2016 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Embrace Freedom
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis During the 1970’s, my parents purchased a sixty-three acre farm (a vacation home of sorts) with their best friends. This countryside estate became our home away from home. I have such fond memories from our days on the farm, especially playing in...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Jun 8, 2016 | Body Image, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Hope, Stories of Recovery
By Kelsey Klepper I went on my first diet as an 8th grader and instantly received praise from family and friends on how good I looked. I didn’t know it then, but this was the beginning of a 10 year battle of binge and restrict eating and feeling unworthy. Throughout...