Evil, Self-Serve, and a Holy Juxtaposition…

by rachelrains // July 1, 2019 // No 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 →

#LoveForGabbyUSA

by rachelrains // August 15, 2016 // No Comments

The #RioOlympics didn’t go ‘as hoped’ for Gabby Douglas and let’s be honest, unfortunately, she let it show. Sadly, Gabby will walk away having learned a bitter ‘life lesson’ and most likely she will pay for the harsh reality of... Continue reading →

How I Came Face-to-Face With A Sex Trafficker

by rachelrains // October 31, 2014 // 6 Comments

Earlier this week, I relayed the story of how God prompted me to attend the National Summit for Ending Sexual Exploitation in DC last May. What I didn’t mention in that post, I hope will forever change your view... Continue reading →