Catching up on my reading list means book reviews and recommendations for you! Here are three of my new favorite reads. The great thing is, there’s something in this collection for every woman, no matter what stage of life you are in!
Here are some of the beautiful, wonderful things God has orchestrated throughout 2020. Sometimes all it takes to turn our hearts to the Lord in praise is a little change in perspective. Here’s my perspective shift: after all, hindsight is 20/20.
Hey hey! Just wanted to hop onto the blog to give you a quick update on the new ministry resources available on rachelrisner.com! First of all, I’m pumped to be able to offer my Significant Bible study on Amazon. Writing the study was a rich experience for me, and having it available to people all…
There are so many twists and turns and unexpected encounters on the winding road of life—sort of like the country roads here in rural Holmes County, Ohio, where I live. You don’t need me to tell you that 2020 has been the year of unforeseen twists. And I’m not talking about unanticipated buggies and bicycles…
If you don’t think you’ve got a pride problem, perhaps that’s the first sign that you do. Maybe you’re like me. I wasn’t one of those kids that did a victory dance when I won a game. I didn’t trash-talk others during sports. And although I DO have a competitive streak (watch out if you…
Sometimes the past is about what’s ahead. That was my 2019. It wasn’t much of a year in and of itself—it’s really mostly a blur. Maybe you’ve had a year like that too. Let me explain. If I could go back and visit the January 1, 2019 version of myself, in order to impart some…
In the market for a new study Bible? Check out this latest offering from Thomas Nelson! (This post contains an affiliate link). Book Info: Thomas Nelson NKJV Study Bible, Full Color Edition is a Nov. 20, 2018 release—just in time for a new year of Bible study! It is a full-color study Bible, with notes…
Ahh Christmastime! Tis the season for frost-covered mornings and cozying in by the fireplace; for leaving behind yard work and tucking in for puzzles and books and board games; for saying goodbye to sweet tea and sipping warm peppermint mocha while wearing fuzzy slippers. And who could forget—tis the season to give! But alas, gift…
Mmmm. Pie—my dessert of choice. It’s hard to get much better than a warm piece of homemade strawberry-rhubarb pie a la mode. It’s that perfect combination of sweet and tart, warm and cold. But I’m not the only one obsessing over this dessert. At our local county fair there were recently hundreds of entries in…
Fat teardrops were gathering on her lashes, threatening to run down her cheeks while her red-rimmed eyes betrayed her emotion. This wasn’t at all normal for her. She was my pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps, git ‘r done girl. She was the one who painted the foundation of our house at six years old with a toothy grin, exclaiming,…