Where is My Miracle?
Lord, I need your help! I don't know what to do. My husband (ex now) had suffered another devastating bought of depression. He had not been able to work for 9 months. This was a crisis, without a doubt. I did all that I could in order to put one foot...
What interesting thing are you going to do with your lemons?
You have heard it said, that when life gives you lemons just make lemonade. I found this quote by Maya Angelou and I like it even better, after all I love lemon pie. Back on topic.... It seems that some people find it easier to make something of the...
3 Things I’m Learning About Me by Caring for My Dad
3 Things I'm Learning About Me by Caring for My Dad 13 years ago my dad called me while I was at work. He said, “Rayna, I’m worried. I think something is wrong with my memory.” My response was, "Oh dad, don’t worry about it. We don’t’ know what normal aging...
Review by Rayna: No Easy Jesus
No Easy Jesus: How the Toughest Choices Lead to the Greatest Life No Easy Jesus is an honest look at the Jesus we have made Him out to be. Many of us got to know Jesus and were excited about our relationship with Him years ago. Things were great but then life...
Review by Rayna: No More Faking Fine
No More Faking Fine: Ending the Pretending The title itself is one we all relate to I think. We have all faked it during seasons of life and frankly I’m not sure there is any other way to make it in public and on the job but the one time we NEVER have to fake it is...
Get Real with God through Lament
Get Real with God through Lament Ending the Pretending It’s Sunday morning and you like me are headed into church. Each person passed offers a courteous greeting like, “Good Morning!” “Hi! How are you?” “Good thanks and you?” or “Fine, thanks!” The truth...
2 Revealing Truths about Jesus and Transitions
Since transition is never far from my mind I was recently talking with Jesus about transitions and He helped me to think about what a major transition His birth here on earth must have been. Think about it, Jesus was there in the beginning and created the world,...
Review by Rayna: Choose to THRIVE
Choose to THRIVE is a challenging book written for high-achieving women. Debbie's style of direct and to the point communication style is refreshing. She openly shares her challenges and life experience in order to encourage her reader to address her own issues. In...
Finding HOPE While Living with Loss
Finding HOPE While Living with Loss Loss has visited close to home recently. From a good friend who lost her mom to a dear friend who lost her battle with cancer. Loss is difficult for everyone. How do we find hope in the midst of loss is a difficult question to...
Review by Rayna: The Kindness Challenge
The Kindness Challenge: 30 Days to Improve Any Relationship I am a big fan of Shaunti Feldhahn’s books. I love the way research helps us understand ourselves and others better. The Kindness Challenge is no different! One of the most interesting facts...
Do You See Your Spouse as Grace from God?
As Valentine’s Day arrived this year I received a very sweet card from my farmer. He is usually the funny card kind guy so the card he chose for me this year really touched me. I am so thankful for him in my life. Moving beyond divorce and the disappointment, shame...
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