What Family Does…

by rachelrains // December 21, 2018 // No Comments

I still remember the cold, wet feeling of condensation on my small hands as they pressed against the large, plate-glass window of our living room. My 8-yr-old brow furrowed as I watched tiny snowflakes make their way to the ground.... Continue reading →

Journeying Well In Humble Heart…

by rachelrains // December 18, 2018 // No Comments

Much has been said in recent weeks about the importance of kindness, gentleness, and humility. Often, in our society, these attributes are sorely overlooked and characteristics such as personality, charisma, and eloquence are elevated. I love the way James Baker... 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 →

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 Love Challenge… Going Deeper, Still.

by rachelrains // July 13, 2018 // 1 Comment

As I stood there feeling humiliated, the sting was somewhat lessened. Because I knew God was teaching me the very thing I had been praying for… ************************* Lately, I’ve been trying something new… Whenever I feel offended, disappointed, rejected, hurt,... 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 →

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 →