When Cancer is a Gift…

by rachelrains // October 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

“And there’s this other, funny thing… I love, more! L O V E . That’s all I feel.” These are the words of a dying man. “Nothing but love.” he says. These words have haunted me since I first read them two Autumn’s... Continue reading →

A Lens Of Understanding…

by rachelrains // August 7, 2018 // No Comments

As I scrolled through my Facebook 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 the Facebook seat... 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 →

Miracles Take Time

by rachelrains // July 22, 2018 // No Comments

Lately, I’ve been extremely worried about something completely out of my control, so I prayed “God, if this ever comes to pass, it will be a miracle. And when it does, I will know it is You (and You alone,)... 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 →

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 →

Do You Believe an Atheist Can Be a Moral Person?

by rachelrains // September 30, 2014 // 4 Comments

{photo: creationswap.com} Do you believe an ATHEIST can be a MORAL person? I do! I believe the potential for good lives in ALL of us. That is the beauty of our creation! Within each and every one of us is... Continue reading →