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The Place for Joy in a Crisis

Hi, girls! I recently did this guest post over on Kiara's blog as the reward for the COVID-19 Spring Activity Challenge. If you want to read this over on her blog, click here. Be sure to stop by and congratulate her!! "Ugh.  God, why did you give me this?  Are you sure you did this… Continue reading The Place for Joy in a Crisis

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How to Instantly Increase Blog Traffic

My blog traffic has increased drastically over the last 6 months. Along with views, my readers have been commenting much more and monthly follows have skyrocketed. While this is partly due to my regular posting and effort to produce quality content, I have found three other strategies that are especially helpful in increasing traffic. 1.… Continue reading How to Instantly Increase Blog Traffic

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11 Ways to Thrive during Quarantine

I get it. Being cooped up indoors with no friends is difficult, especially if it's for over a month. Even if you have a big family and a comfortable house, it's still easy to complain. For those of us who aren't on the front lines of this pandemic, boredom is prevalent and we're ready to… Continue reading 11 Ways to Thrive during Quarantine

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God’s Love is AMAZING!

It’s time for part three of Found, a short story and allegory of the gospel. Check out part one here and part two here. I hope that you enjoy the story and are reminded of God’s amazing grace and love! -Rachel  Her thoughts were interrupted by a gentle touch on her shoulder.  Assuming it was… Continue reading God’s Love is AMAZING!

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An Easter Story, pt. 2

Hello, readers! I’m back with part two of my story Found. If you missed part one, you can check it out here. Enjoy! I hope this story will bring you to a greater realization of how amazing God’s grace really is. -Rachel A shiny red apple glinted in the sunlight.  It was a beautiful spring… Continue reading An Easter Story, pt. 2

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An Easter Story (+ challenge winner!)

Easter comes around every year, pandemic or no pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s become more about candy-filled eggs and cute bunnies than a celebration of our Savior’s sacrifice. Even if your family dyes eggs and eats lots of candy at Easter (like mine), we as Christians need to take it further. We need to remember. Yesterday was… Continue reading An Easter Story (+ challenge winner!)

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FREE Online Bible Study

I’m back again for the second time today! I just wanted to pop in and tell you about a free online Bible study that’s starting tomorrow. It’s on the Lies Young Women Believe blog, a “daughter ministry” of Revive Our Hearts. Life is insane right now, and we’re having to trust God every hour of… Continue reading FREE Online Bible Study

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Spring Challenge Wrap-Up

The two weeks are over and it's time to wrap up the COVID-19 Spring Challenge. I hope you all had a fun time! Quarantine isn't over yet, though, so I hope you'll continue to challenge yourself and use this time for good! If you want to take another look at my list of ideas, click… Continue reading Spring Challenge Wrap-Up

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Mystery Blogger Award and Creative Tag

I've been wanting to write this for a while, and I'm finally getting to it. Over the last two months, I've been nominated for two blogging awards/tags. These awards are fun because you get to learn more about me and discover some other amazing blogs at the same time! Mystery Blogger Award This award was… Continue reading Mystery Blogger Award and Creative Tag

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God Knows What’s Best For You

“Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into… Continue reading God Knows What’s Best For You