by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 28, 2019 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Grace, Relationships, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Kimberly Davidson A new monk arrives at the monastery. He is assigned to help the other monks in copying the old texts by hand. He notices, however, that they are copying copies, and not the original books. So, the new monk goes to the head monk to ask him about...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 21, 2019 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Forgiveness, Grace, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Alison Feinauer I was driving through the line the other day to drop my son off at school. I was in a hurry and thought, I’ll get him out of the car quickly and go “around” the long line. As I snuck around the side exit, I got stuck by...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Oct 14, 2019 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Forgiveness, Grace, Hope, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis I was about seven years old, sitting in the church pew with legs dangling, waiting for my first confession. The smell of recently lit candles wafted past my nostrils, a reminder that I was on holy ground. The magnificent sanctuary was nearly...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Sep 2, 2019 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Grace, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Kelsey Klepper My husband used to tell me more times than I’d like to admit, that I have the power to decide how I’m going to react to a situation. It doesn’t matter if the situation is large or small, my reaction is still mine. I used to think that I...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Aug 26, 2019 | Christian Living, Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Grace, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth, True Identity
By Kimberly Davidson I can’t tell you how many times, when I get a new appliance or gizmo, that I fail to see the protective plastic coating. It’s so clean and tight you don’t even notice it. Eventually, I figure it out. Other times I choose to leave the wrap on to...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | Aug 19, 2019 | Daily Encouragement, Discover Truth, Find Hope, Finding Purpose, Grace, Hope, Relationship with God, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth, True Identity
By Alison Feinauer I met with a friend yesterday, and all of the things she said felt like judgement and rejection over and over. It wasn’t what she said; it was how she said it. I felt criticized and cut down. Every single time I’m...