3 Ways to Influence with Intention
When I started a simple blog four years ago, I never dreamed it would open many doors of opportunities to influence more people. I was simply walking in obedience and doing what God had asked of me. I meet women all of the time now who ask how to get started being...
It’s a Christmas Miracle! {$250 Cash Giveaway}
Hey friends, As I sit to write this post I am literally bouncing in my chair from the joy in my heart. Back in August, we came home from a weekend getaway to a marriage conference to find a nasty water leak that caused damage in both upstairs and downstairs. It was...
5 Practical Tips for when you Feel Hopeless {Unshakable Hope}
Can anyone else relate to this girl pictured who can't bear the thought of getting out of bed? I can. In fact, these last few months have been rough around here. We've had a major water leak that still leaves our house a mess, unexpected financial costs,...
3 Truths to Remember when Faced with Rejection
I feel called to write and speak. I've argued with God about this call because I am not the most eloquent with words and I tend to say "so" and "like" like way too much. Because I need support in this area I joined Compel Training which is a ministry of Proverbs...
Release Fear & Receive Favor
“He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.” Matthew 8:26 It was 3 am and I had just drifted to sleep on my hard hospital cot with a thin sheet draped over my body. I...
A Bible Your Kids Will Love!
I don't take many book reviews these days but when I get a chance to review a Bible I almost always say YES because I love teaching my kids all the different ways to read and study God's word. We received this New King James Version Holy Bible and the kids love...
Wear the Little Black Dress {#realtalkwithrachael}
Hey friends, It's been a while since I've done an impromptu, unplanned, and unedited blog post but I had a recent experience with a little black dress that was too much to share in a social media post. Have you ever heard of Stitch Fix? It's a service where you can...
Do you have a teen daughter? This is for YOU!
Hey friends, This might be my very favorite news & giveaway I get to share with you! If you've followed me for long on Instagram, you know I am a huge fan of Dannah Gresh and Secret Keeper Girl. I met Dannah years ago at Mom Life Boot Camp at Pine Cove. The...
Overcoming Fear {FREE Audio & Printable}
Hey friends! I recently spoke at Gateway Church on the topic of Overcoming Fear. I was ecstatic when I discovered it was recorded and I am able to share it with you! Here is a short clip of the teaching: [video width="720" height="720"...