Life has gotten complicated, and my husband and I have been struggling tofind contentment where we are. Both of us having been praying separately forGod to guide us – to reveal to us what we should do and where He wants to take us. The word “simplify” was never uttered by either one ofContinue reading “Simplify”
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Goodbye Forties: Hello Fearless Fifties
Tomorrow I am turning 50. I have to say that I am actually excited about this new chapter. I have heard people talk about a mid-life crisis. I have not experienced that, but what I have experienced is what I like to call a “mid-life awakening.” Over the past few months, God has shown meContinue reading “Goodbye Forties: Hello Fearless Fifties”
LESSONS FROM A BOOK PROPOSAL
After hitting my deadline for the my first cover letter, book proposal and sample chapters, here are a few things I have learned: 1. I am tired of reading my book. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times I have read it now. I am not even going to look at it for anContinue reading “LESSONS FROM A BOOK PROPOSAL”
All I Want for Valentine’s Day
“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10
BREATH OF LIFE
Collapsing underneath the weight of despair, He offers life for her dry bones. Shattered pieces fall under fragility- Broken and lifeless, He holds her. His exhale fills her lungs. She inhales the Breath of Life, and breathes again. ©2023 Raelyn Pracht
FEAR IS A LIAR
About three years ago, I stepped over my fear and onto faith while creating this page. I wasn’t sure anyone would care what I had to say. My friend told me that if I could reach just one person then that was success. I don’t know who needs to hear this right now but thisContinue reading “FEAR IS A LIAR”
EVERLASTING LIGHT
“O little town of BethlehemHow still we see thee lieAbove thy deep and dreamless sleepThe silent stars go byYet in thy dark streets shinethThe everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the yearsAre met in thee tonight”-O Little Town of Bethlehem “At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing toContinue reading “EVERLASTING LIGHT”
“Away in a mangerNo crib for His bedThe little Lord JesusLaid down His sweet head”– Away in a Manger “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14:6 Allow me to play on words here – to separate “away” into “aContinue reading
THIS IS CHRIST THE KING
“This, this is Christ the King,Whom shepherds guard and Angels singHaste, haste, to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Mary.”– What Child Is This “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 Although the birth ofContinue reading “THIS IS CHRIST THE KING”
REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD
“O ye beneath life’s crushing load,Whose forms are bending low,Who toil along the climbing wayWith painful steps and slow;Look now, for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing;Oh rest beside the weary roadAnd hear the angels sing.”– It Came Upon the Midnight Clear “Come to me all who are weary and burdened and IContinue reading “REST BESIDE THE WEARY ROAD”
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