Have you heard about Sustaining Hope? Do you enjoy a good testimony, but are wondering if it would be of interest to you. Are you or do you know someone working through any of these topics: Do you grow weary of hoping in things you don’t know will come true?Do you question the Lord’s presence in your hard times?Do you trust God?Are you dealing with chronic illness?Going through Infertility?Are you overwhelmed by and/or working through financial challenges?Do you wonder if your marriage can last through difficult times? Sustaining Hope is a story of working through all of these hard times, while learning to hold onto the right hope, and leaning into Jesus. Click the picture to access your copy of the book today! The eBook version can be found on Kindle and Kobo.

There’s some exciting things happening around the Van Pelt household these days!

I had another post written for today that some of you may have seen already. However, in light of the things going on in Ukraine, I’ve decided to save that other post for next week and take time to pray for our brothers and sisters abroad.

We’re celebrating two years of the Lord’s faithfulness to this ministry!

Well, that’s a wrap for another year. I pray you all have an incredible holiday reflecting on the wondrous gift of Jesus’ birth and our salvation that comes from that. Take time to explore His story throughout the Scriptures and marvel at the detail He puts into everything. I am now on holiday until Wednesday, January 5th. I look forward to reconnecting with you all and sharing some surprises upon my return. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hope in Him, Rachel

There are many conflicting emotions and opinions surrounding this Truth and Reconciliation Day. It’s hard to know how to react among everything else that’s been thrown at us these past couple of years. However, in light of that, I would like to take this post today to look to Jesus.

… I am so excited to share with you that the first draft of the book is officially written! The Lord has finished this part of our story. I would like to introduce you to (insert drumroll here): …

We’re taking a sweet summer break!

I never used to be great at journaling. I didn’t really see the point when I was younger. All I understood of journaling was writing about all my crushes growing up (yes, there were many!) or recording all my woes in life. It was a way to vent without complaining to others. Now I realize that’s there is great value and purpose to it. Come find out why. (There’s a little upcoming surprise in there too!)

Click on this post to learn more about Rachel’s upcoming speaking engagement and how you can join!