132 shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest Welcome Over the last week, the time has gotten away from me, and I’ve watched as, neighbor by neighbor, homes have lit up in preparation for celebrating the birth of Jesus. A little light can go such a long way. I noticed, especially on these…
I was standing in the grocery store aisle, holding my own words in my hands. Everyday Faith magazine. Published by DaySpring. My article. Right there on the shelf where actual people could pick it up and read it. My daughter was with me, and we were both grinning like we’d just…
Welcome to the When You Need God Most Bible Reading Challenge Life has a way of bringing us to our knees. Whether through loss, uncertainty, or fear, there are moments when we simply don’t know what to do next. But what if those breaking points aren’t meant to crush us,…
Welcome to the No Fear Bible Reading Challenge It’s easy to let fear grip our hearts when the unknown lurks. When we can’t control our circumstances and decisions are made for us, the enemy wants us to believe that evil is winning. Friends, I’m here to tell you God is…
132 shares Facebook Twitter Pinterest Welcome to this month’s Bible Reading Plan & Prayer Journal! Life is hard. Disease. Depression. Divorce. Discouragement. Despair. Death. The temptation to quit feels overpowering, and a million reasons why you should just give up loom over your head. You’re facing out-of-control circumstances, total fatigue,…
Have you ever wondered how to start keeping a prayer journal but just didn’t know where to begin? You’re not alone. Recently I received an email from a dear lady who says: Hi, Rachel! I really love your prayer journal ideas, but whenever I sit down to pray or start…
If you are asking questions like: How do I know when God is speaking to me? How do I recognize the presence of God? then this Bible reading plan is for you! Why the In His Presence Bible Reading Challenge? Do you ever struggle with busyness? Or maybe your schedule…
Welcome to the Trusting God in the Dark Bible Reading Plan & Prayer Journal! If you are walking in darkness, without a ray of light, trust in the LORD and rely on your God. Isaiah 50:10b Are you struggling to trust God because you can’t see Him in the darkness?…
Desperate Prayers Bible Reading Challenge Welcome to the Desperate Prayers Bible reading challenge! Moments of desperation strike every human heart. Whether tragedy, sickness, or brokenness, the reasons for our despair seem endless. As I have drenched myself in the Psalms since my daughter, Taylor’s, death, time after time, Psalm 102:17…
Life brings new challenges for everyone. Most changes feel daunting and unwanted. Our nation, and the whole world, is navigating uncharted territory. Many folks, even Christians, feel isolated and lonely. It’s a wild world, and parents often feel inadequate. Children are experiencing modern phenomena and issues that have escalated anxiety…
Where to Read the Easter Story in the Bible This morning I was thinking about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus and reflecting on living in fear vs. faith. I’m so thankful that Jesus died for my sin and that he not only died, but that he LIVES! The…
Rest for the Weary Soul Life can make a person weary. I know I’m not alone in that reflection. The curve-balls, the ups and downs, the mountain peaks and the valley lows– they all wear us down. So how do we combat spiritual and mental fatigue? How does one maintain…
