February 2020 – Raelyn Pracht

ASHES

“He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. How much more, then,Continue reading “ASHES”

Wide Open Arms

For the past four days I have woken up with Matthew West’s song, “The God Who Stays” in my head. I had only heard the song a couple times before it proceeded to invade my waking space. The song is beautiful, strong, and speaks volumes of the love of God. However, these lyrics: You’re theContinue reading “Wide Open Arms”

Tell Yourself a Different Story

The power of the mind is amazing. It can take a false reality or what we perceive to be reality and make it feel like the truth and actuality. We need to learn to tell ourselves a different story. I was having dinner with an acquaintance I hadn’t seen in quite a while. She hadContinue reading “Tell Yourself a Different Story”

The Girl Who Loved Mary Poppins

I sat by the window seat of the airplane waiting for the inevitable people who would be my close neighbors for the duration of the two hour flight. An elderly lady and a young girl found themselves standing in front of me asking if they could sit there. I smiled and offered them a welcome.Continue reading “The Girl Who Loved Mary Poppins”

Back to Writing

I have been missing this. I have longed to get back to writing, but in the end sabotaged this dream myself. I was waiting for the time to occur. Artist, writers, anyone who is of a creative mind, will never find the extra time to write, paint, whatever the craft is. We have to createContinue reading “Back to Writing”