4 Simple Ways to Process Anger
As a counselor in training, I have discovered that many people suffer from chronic stress and anxiety simply because they do not allow themselves to feel the emotions that arise. Anger and other emotions are normal human responses. Ephesians 4:26 says: "Be angry...
Retreat in Order to Advance
This week I felt God drop it on my heart to speak to you about why we need to retreat in order to advance. This word came to me for the JOYmail newsletter I send once a month. By the way, if you aren’t on that list click here to join. I love to look to Jesus to...
Talk Therapy: Just Jealous (How to Deal with the Spirit of Jealousy)
Welcome to Real Talk with Rachael. Today, you are listening to talk therapy, a short segment of the show that releases at the beginning of the week to allow space for God to move in our hearts and speak into our lives. Last week I released an episode on why we need...
4 Things to Know When God Brings Things Up
Last week I released an episode on the first "before and after" in the Bible. As I started this conversation on beauty I realize I am ruffling feathers or as some would say, stepping on toes. Actually, it is not I who is doing the ruffling but the holy spirit....
The First “Before & After” in the Bible
Last week I released an episode called, the beauty battle. I started the conversation about where this battle for beauty began and I challenged us to examine our hearts for any beauty idols. This week I am continuing that conversation about beauty. As I was...
Free Printable Bible Reading Plan
Every year I make it a goal to read through the Bible in a year. If I have time to scroll social media every day then I should make getting into God's word just as important. Last year, I used a digital plan that I would access on the Bible app on my phone. While I...
Process & Pray Through 2020
For the month of December, we will spend every Monday morning in a series called “Process & Pray Through 2020”. Each week the focus will be different, but the theme of processing and praying will remain the same. I asked the Lord to show me 4 areas he wants us...
How a Christian Influencer Grew Her Instagram Following to 10K {and hard lessons learned along the way}
I have wrestled with God about sharing the following information with you. I always told him that I will do my best to turn around and help others as I grow. But it's much easier to share my successes than my failures. However, as the host of Real Talk with...
Talk Therapy: Confrontation vs. Carefrontation Series
Ephesians 4:15, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ." Part one: What is confrontation and why do we need to do it regularly for healthy relationships? Part two: The...