Author: Ele Layne

Having fun, living my dream!

Joy to Brighten the Day

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:64-68 In Bible study the other night we were talking about wanting our homes to be peaceful places. (If you have heard me tell this story a hundred times….sorry!)  I feel like encouraging, uplifting music plays a big part in creating that soothing atmosphere.  I generally keep a Christian music station … Continue reading Joy to Brighten the Day →

Walk the Path That is Lit By The Light of The World 

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:59-63 I went to the movies with friends and saw a sweet, faith based movie tonight. We got into the theatre after the lights had gone down. That makes it a little more challenging, but the strips of light along the side of the steps helped lead the way. It … Continue reading Walk the Path That is Lit By The Light of The World  →

Keep Your Eyes Peeled for the Next Phase of the Journey

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:54-58 A friend and I were talking about travel. They have traveled quite a bit and are a seasoned traveler. I used to be a seasoned traveler, but really have not traveled much for the past thirty years. Do I miss it? Honestly, no. I loved having the opportunity to … Continue reading Keep Your Eyes Peeled for the Next Phase of the Journey →

Don’t Be Afraid to Be the Light that Filters Through the Dark

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:48-53 Have you ever been challenged, out of the blue, by a stranger in a situation where you may not have been comfortable sharing your Christian witness? I guess since I have already hinted at my age once this week I might as well do it again. I had a … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid to Be the Light that Filters Through the Dark →

Look Long Enough to “Get It” 

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:42-47 My cousin told me yesterday that the middle school basketball coach called her and told her that she would like for her daughter to try out for the basketball team. She wasn’t sure if she would want to or not. She told her that she had never played and … Continue reading Look Long Enough to “Get It”  →

Stay on the Path that is Well Lit

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:37-41 I listen to a radio station where they have this thing called a “30 day challenge.” The challenge for listeners is to listen only to this station for 30 days—no television programs, no news, no social media, only the encouraging, uplifting programming from the radio station. They want you … Continue reading Stay on the Path that is Well Lit →

Looking For the Light—Jesus Reads in the Synagogue

It’s Sunday. I’m taking a day of rest. “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read.”  Luke 4:16 (NKJV) _____________ What is your relationship to the all-knowing God of the universe?  Do you know … Continue reading Looking For the Light—Jesus Reads in the Synagogue →

Getting a Glimpse of the Teacher 

This post’s passage reference: Psalm 119:30-36 I mentioned in a recent post about an English teacher (from West Virginia) that my brother and I shared in high school. This teacher was one of my all time favorite teachers.  I find it humorous that my three favorite teachers were all English teachers. In addition to this … Continue reading Getting a Glimpse of the Teacher  →