Your Mom or Dad’s birthday is approaching on the calendar and you feel that sigh of frustration. What do I get her this year? In a society that has access to everything we need, it can be tricky to know what to get someone when he already has it all.

I think God enjoys us challenging Him sometimes. I think He likes showing off His power and might to us. When we ask Him for things that are outside of our control, and only He can do something with, He will often show up in cool ways

A praise to the Lord for those who’ve had their miracles

Grief is a strange and uncomfortable thing to go through, no matter how familiar it may be. I liken it to a boat in a storm. No matter how seasoned a sailor you are, there’s always a big wave that can rock the boat. We never expect it. No one can. When it hits, it’s all consuming.

Michael and I received some terrible and tragic news on Friday. Our hearts are grieving. Because of this, I won’t be posting this week. I need to take some time to process. Through it all, we have seen the Lord’s hand. “The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Praise the name of Yahweh”. Job 1:21. This doesn’t mean that we aren’t supposed to grieve. But this does mean that our peace, hope, and assurance can be found in Him through it all. Our hope truly is in Him. Please take care. I am praying for you as well this week. Hope in Him, Rachel

Weddings are beautiful and so fun to celebrate, but they can certainly leave a dent in your wallet. You want to get excited for the couple without worrying how much it’s going to cost you.

I would like to declare that I have four amazing fathers! They all love, protect, and provide for our families. They are strong, wise, and creative. All of my fathers are hard working men.

There have been times when I’ve wondered whether it is my symptoms flaring, I’m getting sick, or something else is going on? Most of the time I chalk it up to my concussion and ride the wave. But what if it isn’t always your concussion that’s bugging you?

When it comes to infertility, it really does affect both the wife and husband in the relationship. Elkanah, Hannah’s husband, is seldom talked about. But I feel it is important to look at his response in this situation as well.

He is my Rock and Firm Foundation. In all seasons, I can trust that He is unshakable