Rooted with Rachel

Do you worry about making the right decision or if the decision you make will cause unwanted pain? How can we stop the unending spiral of thoughts keeping us stuck from moving forward because we are afraid to make the wrong move or a bad decision? 2 Timothy 1:7 reminds us of three gifts God has given us to overcome our fears and give us courage. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of po...

No doubt many of you guys, like myself, have been heavy and heartbroken over the last couple of weeks. We live in such a time where information is available to us on a grand scale. No human heart was made to carry and be exposed to all the burdens of the entire world. It used to be that just the knowledge of what was going on in the communities we live in was enough, but now we are flooded with th...

Do you ever get tired of being stuck in the same cycle of sin or temptation? Are you frustrated with your progress in fighting sin? Maybe you feel like you keep revisiting the same things over and over again and you wonder, “Will I ever learn?” Or perhaps you are discouraged because you feel like you should be further along by now. Today, I want to encourage you as you continue to walk the path of...

Have you ever experienced something that just knocked you off your feet? An event that threatened to undo you? What was it that kept you going? One of the most priceless gifts we can carry with us is the gift of resilience. Wellness Coaching with Rachel If you need help discovering your core values or if you just feel stuck in life, I would love to work with you! Start by filling out the Free Disc...

Have you ever had one of those Mondays where you just wanted a do-over before you even get out of the house? We often walk into Monday and come face to face with this mindset that we don’t have enough. We don’t have enough energy. We don’t have enough time. We don’t have enough money and the list goes on and on. It’s easy to have that scarcity mentality as we enter a Monday morning, especially whe...

You know when your mind gets stuck in unhealthy loops and you just can’t seem to break out of the cycle of unwanted thoughts? Today, I wanted to share three things you can do to care for your soul by renewing your mind… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rootedwithrachel.substack.com

Have you ever had the thought, “Not this again!”? And you wonder why God is allowing you to experience the same heartache, the same trial, the same hurt all over again. You think things like, “God, did I not learn this the first time?” Why would I have to go through this AGAIN?! We tend to think in those moments that we are going backwards, or that we haven’t gotten anywhere in our walk with God,...

How are you feeling deep down in your soul this morning as you head into a new week? Do you feel like your soul has been eroded by all the tough things you’ve faced in your life? Our souls were created for union with God and our souls are most happy and most satisfied when we are in union with God. Does this whole idea of “union with God” feel unattainable and just plain out there? What does it ev...

Have you ever felt like you are being taunted by the enemy and you’re in this situation or circumstance where it’s coming from people and you have this desire to want to defend yourself and defend your honor, but then you’re also struggling with trusting God with all of it? I want to encourage you today with something that has helped me. A physical act that you can do in prayer that will help you...

There’s a story I heard years ago that impacted me and I share it on today’s podcast. Last week, I spent the entire week just meditating on two verses from the beginning of the sermon on the mount in Matthew 5 and I cannot begin to tell you all God taught me through the Holy Spirit. And I’m not done!! There’s still so much more to learn. I mean, I could spend a long while on just these three words...

We all feel the brokenness of this world and we all feel the brokenness of our own lives. Does the thought of all the sadness, pain and hurt you’ve experienced and have yet to experience rob you of the joy of this moment? How do we go on in a world that is so fragmented and splintered? What gives you hope to move forward in this moment? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w...

Have you ever found yourself caught up in a task that you know isn’t necessary but you are tackling it with the energy as if it was the most important thing on your list? Then, because you are so adamant about finishing, you lash out at everyone in your path who stands in the way of you finishing that task. It is in those moments, when our hearts are misplaced, that Jesus so gently reaches out to...

Isn’t it interesting how when you are focusing on something in your mind, you begin to see that thing pop up everywhere? Whether it be a word, object, or Bible verse, you’ve probably experienced this phenomenon. For example, we are currently looking for a car for our daughter, we’ve looked at different models and when we are focusing in on one particular model, even if it’s one we normally do not...

Do you ever feel like you just can’t get on top of your mental health? It’s as if anxiety and fear have taken over and are driving you to places you do not want to go. Today, I want to give you a tip for filling up your mind with truth so that it is too full for fear and anxiety to find a home there. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t...

Do you ever wonder what grief is doing to you? If you are walking through any kind of loss right now, whether it be small or big, a loss is a loss. You may wonder why it takes so long or looks so different for each person. You might be angry or frustrated with God. It’s ok. He sees into your pain. He can handle your anger and frustration. But, do you ever wonder why he allows it to continue? Conta...

Do you ever feel like your schedule is just too busy? Do you find yourself with more on your to-do list than you have hours in the day? If you can relate, you are not alone. We have so many voices clamoring for our attention. Voices that tell us we should be baking sourdough bread, saving more for our kids college, spending more time in God’s Word, feeding the poor, helping this or that cause and...

Do you ever just want to run away from life? All the adult responsibilities, all the pain can make slipping off the radar seem very attractive. Where do you run when life gets chaotic? Maybe you seek escape through technology, movies, social media, books, shows, food, etc. or you seek escape by booking that next trip only to come right back to the pain. We may numb it for a bit but we still carry...

Have you ever felt the pressure to be something, yet you try and struggle and fail to measure up? We’ve all felt the pressure to be. Maybe it’s to be all things for your kids or for your boss or your friends or your family. We are exhausted from trying. It seems like a no win situation. This can feel especially overwhelming when we see all the commands in Scripture but yet we are also all too fami...

Have you ever thought about the fact that you did absolutely nothing to wake up to a world full of beauty today? You probably woke up to a list of to-do’s and schedules, like me. And staring down at all these demands can leave us feeling exhausted before the day even begins. What if instead of thinking about resting AFTER our work is done at the end of a day, we began our day from a place of rest?...

What makes someone great? Is it what they accomplish in this world that makes them great? Is it a winning attitude or a seemingly productive life? You probably recognize greatness in others, but can you recognize it in yourself? When you do recognize greatness, do you acknowledge it or do you withhold good or withhold praise? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

Can you grasp the thought that you were loved even before you did anything this morning? Before you opened your Bible, before you packed your kid’s lunches, before you kissed your husband goodbye, before you accomplished anything at work, anything grand for the kingdom, you were loved and accepted. It’s hard to believe this isn’t it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

Have you ever retreated into hiding because of something done to you or an event that left you shaken and unsure? It’s easy to give into those fears and allow them to speak over our lives resulting in us being over-protective of ourselves. We retreat. Locked away in a prison of our own making, we redecorate the walls with fear designed to keep us secluded, longing for peace but never finding it. J...

Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed by a slew of emotions? Maybe you feel like you don’t have time to sort through them all or you just don’t want to. Sometimes we tend to stuff down our emotions, but it is so important to wrestle them out of ourselves. It’s healthy to work through all that we are feeling and talk it out with God and maybe a trusted friend. Because when we don’t deal with those...

If you are feeling weak today, this is for you! On today’s podcast, I share one of my favorite Greek words and how it helps explain a very popular verse. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rootedwithrachel.substack.com

Feeling like you are swimming in a sea of chaos? Today I unpack this statement: Every sunrise is a reminder that God breathes order into chaos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rootedwithrachel.substack.com