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We are on a journey of embracing a personal, moment-by-moment surrender to our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. We wish we could offer you a series of snapshots of how we achieved “perfection,” but alas, like you we are pilgrims who doubt, wander, question, and struggle with unbelief. We believe that we were divinely designed to have a relationship with God and experience His love, forgiveness, grace, and mercy on a daily basis. We also believe that some of the most important lessons we have to share come from our failures, not our successes. And we are confident God allows storms in our lives to test us, to purify us, and to help us pursue Him wholeheartedly.

So we invite you to journey with us as we share how we experience God and attempt to walk with Him on a daily basis. It’s our hope that we’ll be able to post our journey every week … lessons we’re learning as a couple and as individuals. Enjoy…

- Dennis and Barbara

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Barbara Rainey

6 days ago

6 Easy Ideas for an Ascension Day Celebration

Have you thought about doing something special for this overlooked day in the church calendar? Ascension Day is Thursday, May 13 this year.

Barbara Rainey

May 4

Looking Forward to the Real Mother’s Day

My first memories of Mother’s Day are sitting in church as a child while the minister recognized all the mothers. I remember them standing..

Barbara Rainey

Apr 27

When Following is Dangerous: Refusing Bad Marital Dance Steps

Dear Barbara: What am I supposed to do when my husband is leading me into territory that I don’t think is healthy or holy?

Dennis Rainey

Apr 22

The Forgotten (And Sometimes Forsaken) Commandment: The Greatest Gift You Will Ever Give To Your Dad

Our culture knows how to honor the victor, the successful, those whose performance exceeds expectations, But moms? Dads? Not so much.

Barbara Rainey

Apr 20

“Becoming Small” in the Lives of Your Adult Children

As Dennis and I watch our children struggle with different issues as adults, or express surprisingly different opinions on how they...

Dennis Rainey

Apr 15

The Forgotten Commandment (Part 2): She’s More than Somebody’s Mom—She’s My Mom

Whether your parents are living or have passed away, it may be time to take honor home to your parents...

Dennis Rainey

Apr 8

The Most Important Gift You’ll Ever Give to Your Parents

Many of us go our entire lives without fully understanding the “spiritual” connection we have with our parents. Whether you want to...

Barbara Rainey

Apr 6

In the Days After Easter

Yesterday we marked the anniversary of the most miraculous moment since the dawn of time. Today, though, are we changed by the remembrance?

Dennis Rainey

Apr 1

Easter and the Three Most Important Trees in the Bible …

Do you know the three most important trees in the Scriptures? The Easter season and its message are masterfully woven around these trees...

Dennis Rainey

Mar 25

Rainey’s Dew Drop Inn

Spring has sprung, “Spring Break” has set up residence in our home and, as a result, Barbara and I are SPRINGING INTO ACTION BIG TIME!