Hey Reader, 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 season after season since my daughter, Taylor’s, death in 2019, Psalm 102:17 has often arrested my attention. “He will respond to the prayer of the destitute.” I researched the word “destitute” because in my mind, I typically would define destitute as “homeless.” Maybe you too? So I read every major Bible...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever felt so broken by grief that even praying felt impossible? Or found yourself angry at God in the middle of your loss and too afraid to admit it? In this episode, Rachel tackles one of the rawest questions in the prayer life: how do you pray when grief has made you angry at God? She walks through the book of Lamentations and the story of the widow at Zarephath in 1 Kings 17, where a grieving mother's rawest accusation leads to one of the most faith-deepening...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, 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 Resurrection of our Lord is a celebration indeed! In my reflections, I wanted to share a few passages with you. I received this email question from a reader: How do I know where to read the Easter story in the Bible? GET THE ANSWER AND AN EASTER BIBLE READING PLAN HERE...
29 days ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Feeling alone in your marriage? You're not the only one. The loneliness of sitting across from your spouse and feeling like a stranger is one of the hardest kinds of pain to carry. In this episode, Rachel explores how to pray when your marriage feels distant and shares a personal story about praying for God to change her husband. (Spoiler: She was the one who needed to change.) You'll discover: Why praying for your marriage starts with praying for your own heart first Three...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Feeling unsettled but can't identify what's wrong? You're not alone. When confusion clouds our prayers, God still hears—and He knows exactly what we need. In this episode, we explore how to pray when you can't put your finger on what's bothering you. Discover how the Holy Spirit intercedes, why God's character anchors us, and practical ways to pray when words fail. What You'll Discover: Why confusion in prayer doesn't disqualify you How the Holy Spirit intercedes with wordless...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, I remember once sitting in a hospital waiting room at 3 AM, watching the automatic doors slide open and closed as medical staff rushed past. My hands were wrapped around a Styrofoam cup of terrible coffee that had gone cold an hour ago, but I kept holding it because it gave me something to do. The waiting room TV was playing a loop of cheerful holiday shows and fun movies. Families were sitting around perfectly decorated trees. And there I was, alone in a fluorescent-lit room,...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Wow! December is here! If you’re like me and the darkness of this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, then now is the perfect time to focus on remembering that Jesus is the Light of the world. There is no darkness so dark that his light can’t penetrate. too busy to pray When we soak in His Word, living in the light of heavenly truth, our lights grow in intensity. No one hides a light in the closet and closes the door. By soaking in his light, we are fueled to spread it to...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, Have you ever prayed for someone and watched God answer their prayer while your own seems to go unanswered? Maybe you're asking for healing, but God uses you to pray for someone else who gets healed. Or you're struggling financially, but God prompts you to give to someone in need. It feels confusing, even painful. In this episode, you'll discover: Why being used to answer someone else's prayer doesn't mean God is ignoring yours The powerful promise in Isaiah 58:9 that changes...
5 months ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, 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, but to connect us more deeply with the God who sees, hears, and meets us exactly where we are? Are you ready to turn your crisis moments into powerful encounters with God? Through stories of biblical heroes who found strength in their struggles, learn to pray with raw...
5 months ago • 1 min read