Beverley Rayner
Beverley immigrated to Canada at age 19 from England. She has a passion for missions and especially orphans, having worked in orphanages in Mexico as well as living and teaching in a Christian school in Cali Colombia. She's had a few magazine articles published, and enjoys writing for children. She currently works as an elementary school librarian in Lethbridge. She loves her job, because she's able to read story books to children all day long!
Articles by Beverley Rayner
A Huge Element of Disgrace
Continue to grow as a woman of integrity with our guided lessons. “Teach me knowledge and good judgment for I believe in your commands.” (Psalm 119:66) The headline said “A Tearful Impact – there’s a huge element of disgrace.” A former senior minster was sentenced for accepting improper benefits as a government official. The man [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverly Rayner, Devotional, disgrace, forgiveness, mistake, shame, sinful nature, Women
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An Eye on the Goal
Every day we receive hundreds of emails from people all over the world who are searching for something. Learn how you can make a difference in their lives! “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Phillipians 3:14). I’ve always liked Bob Dylan’s [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverley Rayner, burdens, Dylan, encouraged, guide, Persevere, poor choices, prayer, Pressing On, prize, problems
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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An Eye on the Goal
If you want to serve God, but feel like you’re too shy to do so in person, why not try Internet ministry? Explore TruthMedia’s online volunteer opportunities in your spare time! “I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Phillipians 3:14) I’ve always [...] Read More >
Tags: accomplish, achievement, Beverley, Devotional, eye, goal, Men, press on, Rayner
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Mens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Men, FamilyLife Devotionals
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By Way of the Cross
How can we pray for you today? “I am the way the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) My day had started badly, but as I turned to God’s living word, I found just what I needed written in the pages of the Psalms: Psalm 126:5 [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverley Rayner, finding fulfillment, fulfillment, God's faithfulness, joy, peace, purpose
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women
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Garage Sale Anyone?
Right now, what are the main priorities in your life? Take this online study. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to [...] Read More >
Tags: accomplish, Beverley Rayner, Christ Jesus, de-clutter, desires, garage sale, goals, junk, rubbish, trash
Posted in Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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Gateposts and Fences
Struggling with receiving grace and forgiveness? We can pray for you. “Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places” (Psalm 16: 5-6). This scripture is underlined in my Bible and next to it is written “Charleston ‘96”. [...] Read More >
Tags: assurance, Beverley Rayner, boundaries, Charleston SC, faithfulness, fences, gateposts, God, Holy Spirit, presence, Scripture, security, serenity, trust, unfailing love
Posted in Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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Get Over Yourself
Is anger defining your relationships? Talk to us. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EDT. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverley Rayner, Chat, embalming, heated discussion, hurt, Myrrh, resolution, sorrow, suffering, unity, validation
Posted in Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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Joyful, Patient & Faithful
Feeling lonely and unloved? Talk to someone who cares. Join us for our Daily Devotional Chat today in our Women’s Chatroom at 10:30 am EST. “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful, in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Hope means to believe, desire or trust. Anxiety and worry stifle hope. Some days it’s hard to hope. [...] Read More >
Tags: believe, Beverley Rayner, desire, faithful, hope, long suffering, patient, persevering, prayer, trust, Women’s Chatroom
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Womens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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Joyful, Patient & Faithful
Every day we receive hundreds of emails from people all over the world who are searching for something. Learn how you can make a difference in their lives! “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful, in prayer” (Romans 12:12). Hope means to believe, desire or trust. Anxiety and worry stifle hope. Some days it’s hard [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverley Rayner, Devotional, faithful, hope, Joyful, Men, patient
Posted in BreakThroughPrayer Mens Daily Devotionals, Devotional, Devotional For Men
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Let Go – Let God
Life gets complicated. Don’t go it alone. Talk to us. “That is why I am suffering as I am, yet I am not ashamed because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day” (2 Timothy 1:12, NIV). Paul was [...] Read More >
Tags: Beverley Rayner, children, daughters, God, mothering, paul, prayer, suffering, Timothy
Posted in Devotional, Devotional For Women, FamilyLife Devotionals
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