The Secret [Lesson] of Life…

by rachelrains // December 10, 2019 // No Comments

Humility isn’t exactly a characteristic we value much less elevate nowadays… “Humility has a dank and shameful smell to the worldly, the scent of failure, lowliness and obscurity.”* But Jesus came into this world humble in birth and he died... Continue reading →

How to Love Others… {Mr. Roger’s Style}

by rachelrains // November 21, 2019 // 9 Comments

This past summer as I was leaving church one Sunday morning, out of nowhere, I had the thought “I wonder if Mr. Rogers knew what he was doing when he wrote the song “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” My suspicion... Continue reading →

Evil, Self-Serve, and a Holy Juxtaposition… {Does God Really Exist}

by rachelrains // July 1, 2019 // 2 Comments

Through the ages, so much thought and emphasis has been placed on answering the question “Does God really exist?” And “Is Heaven real?” But seldom have we asked “Where does evil come from?” Most of the time, we barely acknowledge... Continue reading →

Imagine… What If We Just Loved?

by rachelrains // November 1, 2018 // No Comments

Have you grown weary of all the hate, injustice, anger, and sadness in the world? What if we just loved? What God truly desires is for his children to love Him and to LOVE one another! Imagine. Imagine if you could... Continue reading →

A Lens Of Understanding…

by rachelrains // August 7, 2018 // 1 Comment

As I scrolled through my social media feed, it happened again. Twice (to be exact.) Regarding two completely unrelated current events. “If you don’t agree with me on XYZ, unfriend me now!?” ************************** Have you ever found yourself sitting in... Continue reading →

the making of KINDNESS…

by rachelrains // July 30, 2018 // No Comments

The other day I overheard a commentator on tv say “Let’s bring kindness back.” I loved the sentiment and overarching theme of the idea and zealously thought… let’s start a campaign. What if we actually could make America KIND again? ... Continue reading →

Outrage Versus a Call to Prayer…

by rachelrains // February 16, 2018 // No Comments

Should Christians be outraged by the recent comments of Joy Behar? I’m more deeply saddened, than offended. And let me share why… the comparison of “hearing Jesus” to mental illness (even if intended as a joke) reveals a growing, secular... Continue reading →

Love Moves Forward…

by rachelrains // October 17, 2017 // No Comments

Take a knee. Don’t take a knee. At this point, we should ask ourselves “Do we want to be right? Or do we want a solution?” If the purpose of ‘taking a knee’ is to raise awareness, then hasn’t the... Continue reading →

Changing Hearts

by rachelrains // August 25, 2017 // No Comments

Real evil exists in this world. And it springs from within the heart of every man. To change the world (to really cure what ails it,) you must first change the heart of man. Since changing a heart’s condition is a one-person... Continue reading →

I am Convinced… Actions – Words = PREACH

by rachelrains // January 26, 2017 // No Comments

Wrestling with the brokenness of it all, I found these words… Actions – Words = PREACH. ************ I am absolutely convinced my reverberated opinions won’t change another’s. I am absolutely, positively, convinced my ACTIONS speak louder than my words. I... Continue reading →