Graced By Rain

A decade ago, Elaine's best friend died by suicide. Today she reflects on a quote from Elif Shafak's book "The Island Without Trees" that put a lot into perspective for her.

On this episode of "Graced By Rain", Elaine discusses the important of "The Opportunity was there. So, I took it".

A quick little chat about my visits to Grand Rapid and the Cleveland Monsters outdoor game

On the latest episode of the Graced By Rain Podcast, Elaine Shircliff discusses her trip to Laval, Quebec to cover the 2023 AHL All Star Classic. And she does it with a bit of  a twist.  She explains the hard, bumpy roads it took to get to Laval and then shares all the beauty that came with taking that hard road.  - Be Kind and Love Always

On this week's episode, Elaine explains the importance of not putting a person on a pedestal after they have passed on. 

Sometimes being late isn't a bad thing.  On this episode, Elaine tells a story about why being late to something ended up being a positive instead of a negative.  She also reflects on a few quotes from the book "Any Other Family" by Eleanor Brown

Elaine is back in action after being down and out with COVID-19.  On season 3 episode 8, she reflects on some of the life lessons that her late Uncle Don Donley taught her about life and how to view work. Going forward "Life Lessons" will be a more frequent topic of the Graced By Rain Podcast. The goal is to remind everyone to tell people how much they matter and what they have learned from t...

A month ago, I was feeling spiritually depleted and headed to Twitter to crowdsource a good Bible verse or book of the Bible to read to help me reconnect with God. My friend Kristi suggested Philippians and I fell in love with chapter four. It fit perfectly with “What I’m Reading” this week which is the 52-week devotional “Choose Joy” by Brooke Taylor. You can follow Brooke on Twitter or check out...

On the newest episode of Graced By Rain, Elaine challenges everyone to try and live in the moment. 

It's spooky season, baby!!! On this episode, I discuss :  - What I love about Halloween - Why people born in the 80s and early 90s are dark, twisty, and slightly hilarious - Five Staples to have in your Halloween Costume Wardrobe - What I'm reading  ------  Links mentioned in the show below : - My twitter : @gracedbyrainpod - McSweeney's  - It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherf...

This episode is short timewise but the message will sit with you for years.  Find little ways to be better <3 

This week I'm doing something a little different. I have an interview not a guest. Back in March I and another beat reporter for the Cleveland Monsters had a chance to sit down and chat with Blake Bolden, current scout for the LA Kings, about her goals, how she's seen hockey in Cleveland grow amongst girls, and being a role model.  At the end of the episode, I let you al know what I'm reading...

I promise this i my last episode about love this season. haha

Welcome Back Friends!!! We are kicking Season 3 off with some deep thoughts about Embracing Choices and Healing from Breakups. I also added a little segment where I tell you what I'm reading, listening to, or watching this week! Enjoy my loves.  Be Kind and Love Always

On this episode of Graced By Rain, Elaine Shircliff quickly touches on the saying "When you sing, you pray twice". You know what that means?! She sings. ----- Season 2 Episode 8 - Graced by Coach KB was referenced in this episode. Click here to listen to that episode. 

On this episode, Elaine Shircliff talks about the importance of not overwhelming yourself when going through stressful moments in your life.

On this episode of Graced By Prayer, Elaine Shircliff took some quotes and lines from the songs in the novel "Run Rose Run" by James Patterson and Dolly Parton and put it into a prayer. 

On Season 2 Episode 22, Elaine talks about some of the quotes that resonated with her from the novel "Run Rose Run" by James Patterson and Dolly Parton.

A quick episode where Elaine laughs a lot about the F1 Monaco GP and some of the tweets that came out of the race.  There is.... a lot... of laughing

On episode 20 of season 2, Elaine discusses the beauty of an artist she stumbled upon at a local shop in downtown Kent, Ohio.  ----- You can find "The Art of Seth" at: www.theartofseth.com Instagram : @theartofseth Facebook : /theartofseth ---- You can find "Graced By Rain" on twitter at @gracedbyrainpod 

On this episode of Graced By Sports, Elaine begins her new series of giving aspiring sports journalists advice. 

On episode 18, Elaine prays for all types of Mothers. 

On episode 17 of Graced By Rain, Elaine talks about the beauty of consent and it's importance. 

The beauty in this horrible situation is the knowledge I learned about myself, who I want to be, and who I want to surround myself with going forward. 

On today's episode, I discuss the beauty of Samantha's Restaurant in North Canton, Ohio. I focused the most on the amazing quotes they have on their walls around the place.  Samantha's Instagram Samantha's Facebook ------ You can follow Graced By Rain on twitter at @GracedByRainPod  If you have an questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to send an email to GracedByRainPod@gmail.co...