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 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 | Jun 5, 2017 | Body Image, Christian Living, Discover Truth, Eating Disorders, Embrace Freedom, Hope, Relationships, Renewing the Mind, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis “Pay careful attention, then, to how you live, not as unwise people but as wise.” (Ephesians 5:15) It was a Sunday evening in May and my husband and I just arrived back home the funeral of a cherished family member. Although he was a cousin by...
by RaeLynn DeAngelis | May 22, 2017 | Christian Living, Discover Truth, Hope, Relationship with God, Spiritual Growth
By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Initially my mom’s proposition to attend swim lessons resulted in numerous tears and pleadings. Sure, I wanted to know how to swim like my big brother and sister, but learning from a perfect stranger terrified me. Luckily my parents discerned...
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...
