A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME. At my core, I am a woman seeking to live well and savor life in Christ. I'm gunning to hear Him say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." I feel that life is ...
too short to spend on things that don't matter, and too valuable to waste on things do not satisfy. Therefore, I'm into crafting a satisfying life that honors God. My One Word for 2012 is CREATE.
Some people think then record their thoughts. I write to find out what I think. And I try to think a lot about Christ. So here I write often about biblical living. I also talk about crafting a nourishing life - which for me includes the creative process, good reads, productivity, authenticity, service and great food.
A Few of my Favorite Things:
Books that expand my mind and faith - Starbucks coffee - almonds - music that ushers me to God's throne - music that makes me walk faster on my treadmill - girlfriends' nights out - wide open vistas - moving stories well told - the smell of puppy's breath - reading with my toes in the surf - Nutella with fresh fruit - scented soy candles - leisurely family dinners - new journals - the shape of a glass goblet - walking the beach as the day starts or fades - weekend naps beneath a chenille throw - watching the Olympics or the Winter X games - mopping my floors - and discovering a quaint coffee shop or bookstore during my travels.
My Background:
I'm a Southern girl from Virginia with a sometimes wry sense of humor, a strong love of God and learning, and a penchant for fun. I now live with my husband and two children on the North Carolina coast.
I hold a undergraduate degree in journalism. And a master's degree in communication, from Regent University. I enjoy teaching and I'm on the faculty of the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.
In addition to teaching, I work with Proverbs 31 Ministries as a writer and speaker. For many years I served as Editor in Chief of Encouragement for Today, the ministry's online devotional. Now I'm writing books and serving with the fantastic team at She Reads. Obviously, words and writing are a passion of mine.
Purpose Behind this Blog:
To sum up, I'm a word-geek who has fallen in love with the Word Made Flesh. And I long to live in a way that celebrates that daily. What I'm after is a happy, productive life that honors Christ. On this goal I have some answers, and some questions. You probably have some of both as well. Let's trade those here.
I generally post here 2-3 times a week.
I invite you to also follow me on Twitter or friend me on Facebook.
(PS. I heart Twitter!)
I invite you to also follow me on Twitter or friend me on Facebook.
(PS. I heart Twitter!)
Warmly ~ Rachel
