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The Key to Finding Strength When You Feel Weak

When it comes to the hustle and power moves of my peers, I just can’t compete. While they’re off growing careers, raising families, volunteering, and serving on the mission field, I’m just hoping to string coherent words together and walk around the block. As much as I fight to stay strong, the truth is I’m…

March 14, 2023

Walking with God in the Valley of Shadows

While navigating the winding Irish countryside, I marveled at the view. Countless sheep roamed freely as they grazed in pastures near the road. Every few miles, my husband and I would pull over to photograph the scene. As I watched the wooly bunch meander over mountainous terrain, I knew their shepherd was nearby. There…

January 30, 2023

The Surprising Truth About Hospitality

When my husband mentioned he was inviting someone over for a last-minute hangout, I may have panicked a little. Okay, a lot. I was unprepared with no treats in hand. My house was still decorated for spring. Dishes cluttered the counter like the anxiety in my heart. What if our company didn’t have a good…

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When things are hard and I’m pressed on all sides, I think of these trees. Here’s a #longpostalert as I invite you on this #biblestudywithme 😅

Been feeling more quiet as of late. Which means less talking, more listening. 🫢

When God feels silent and devo time runs dry, that’s usually my cue to pull up a chair. To quiet my fragmented mind. To open my ears and sit in silent anticipation.

I used to beg God to heal me after my diagnosis. I wanted to walk. I wanted to feel normal. I didn’t want this to be my life.

Reading this sample chapter on Becoming an Adult blew my geriatric millennial mind. 🤯

Every few miles, my husband and I would pull the car over to photograph this scene. This wooly bunch has been instrumental in helping me understand where God is in our darkest moments.

Meet Rachel

Rachel Boulos is a freelance writer living with the everyday challenges of chronic illness and trauma recovery. She provides a biblical framework and practical tools for believers suffering from chronic physical and psychological pain so that they can experience hope and healing when life hurts. Rachel loves to travel, explore the outdoors, meet new people, and find any excuse for a coffee date.

Rachel has an M.A. in Spiritual Formation & Discipleship from Moody Bible Institute and her award-winning work is featured by (in)courage, Alliance Church, and as part of the Brave Women Series.

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