A God Moment on Friday, Sept. 7, 2018

September 8, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 1 Comment

If you promise not to think I'm bragging, I’ll tell you a story. But you’ve got to promise, okay?!? Because the story’s not really about me, anyway. I…just happen to be in it.

Get Connected, Stay Connected

May 7, 2018September 16, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 1 Comment

Is it enough to just go to church, have Christian friends, recite a prayer, and read a preset portion of the Bible? Or is there something else that's even more critical to eternal life than these valuable practices?

Crazy, Not Crazy

April 10, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 3 Comments

My life is so crazy right now that my regular routine is hardly noticeable! So what's keeping me from going insane?!

The Inside Perspective of God’s Love

February 23, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 3 Comments

We all long to be loved, and we know we should recognize God's love demonstrations toward us in the small, simple acts of goodness done by others. But what if no one is doing anything loving for me? How can I feel God's love then?!

Invisible (?) Sparrows

February 10, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 3 Comments

Are you feeling insignificant and unloved? Then this post is for you! Jesus's teaching about "dime a dozen" sparrows took on a richer, special meaning for me after I had this experience!

The Best Way to Look at Your Imperfect Life and Unanswered Prayers

January 29, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ 4 Comments

Can a risky interpretation of Matthew 13:24-30 and a clue-providing chorus really help me better accept my imperfections, life’s unfairness, and unanswered prayers, while also increasing my understanding of Matthew 6:22-23 (19-34) and 2 Corinthians 4:7 and 12:7-9?

Extreme Living

January 15, 2018 ~ Raylene ~ Leave a comment

Did you make a new-year’s resolution to cut back and be more moderate in some area of life? Moderation and balance are generally good goals, but they’re not always a good fit for everything. Some things are just better when taken to the extreme.