Hello Reader, A few days ago, an email landed in my inbox that I almost scrolled past. It was from a woman I knew years ago, back in a different season of life. She started her note the way may of you start yours: You probably don't remember me, but… (For the record — I usually do.) She told me she'd been a single mom for nearly two decades. That she'd finally remarried someone she thought was safe. And that she was now sitting in the middle of an ugly divorce, with gaslighting and emotional...
22 days ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, The angels at the empty tomb asked the women a question that I've been reflecting on this week: "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" This Easter, I'm getting honest about the dead places I've been looking for life — not out in the world, but inside my own heart. The self-talk that tears down instead of builds up. The thoughts that are not true, not honest, not of good report. What happens when what's living in our hearts starts flowing out of our mouths? You’ll...
2 months ago • 4 min read
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...
2 months 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...
3 months 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...
3 months 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...
4 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...
5 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,...
6 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...
6 months ago • 3 min read