Category: Blog
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State the Obvious
The author reflects on ongoing car troubles and the importance of relying on God during life’s frustrations. Despite the challenges, including dependence on others and emotional turmoil, the writing encourages authenticity in prayer and trust in God’s wisdom and timing. The key messages emphasize God’s presence, care, and the need…
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A Very Present Help
I place my bags in the car and sluggishly slide into my seat after a long day at work and small group. I go to press the start button and nothing happens. Panic begins to simmer. With child-like faith, I try again and nothing happens besides a rippling cascade of…
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Holding His Hand In The Pastures of Life
Spring has sprung here in Texas. The winter blues have melted away and in their place, beautiful bluebonnets have emerged. Walking along my street, my gaze is captivated by the various hues of wildflowers garnishing the grass and the crisp green leaves making their spring debut on barren trees. This…
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Stop & Marvel
This Sunday as I walked into Church there was a hustle and bustle that I was not accustomed to. It was not my normal routine to go to the later service, but this week it was different. I walked into the foyer and time slowed down. Normally, going to the…
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Chicks & Fervent Desires
The little chicks began chirping their sweet and innocent tune. My students began nagging me endlessly, their curiosity and amazement shining in their precious and innocent eyes. “But Ms.Whisman, can we please keep Pepper?” “We can build Oreo a home and I will water them!” One of my students even…
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To The Exhausted…
It hit me Thursday morning as I pulled into the parking lot for work. Exhaustion is its name and I quickly questioned, “How am I going to make it through the next 48 hours until my students are released for spring break?” I was ready to stay in my car,…
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Doing & Being
I admit. I get lost in saying yes more than I would like to admit with other people and activities. I also get lost in trying to “redeem” the time that we have and infiltrate my mind as much as possible with podcasts, music, sermons, etc. I don’t think these…
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A Shard, Sharpener, and Sin
My classroom pencil sharpener broke. Understandably to some, this is not a big deal. Yet, to a teacher, it is a necessary tool in the classroom. I tried to see what was stuck and saw the head of a pencil. I waited until after school to get it out with…
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Do Not Hinder Yourself
Hugs galore. The other day I was curious, wondering how many hugs I get from my 2nd graders on average. I was thinking maybe ten or fifteen, but I was wrong. Aim a little higher and you will hit the target of 20-30 hugs per day. I do love my…
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But What If I Am
But what if I am Being faithful to the Bride of Christ and serving her, yet having no groom. What if I am… Asking and pleading, but the only response I get is an unopened door. What if I am… Pursuing you with all that I am, yet still disgruntled…
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Chopped Onions & Jesus
Five years ago, I learned how to chop an onion without tears rampantly rolling down my cheeks. It was a breakthrough on my end and I didn’t need a chopper to complete the task. Someone taught me and it revolutionized the way I cooked from then on. The other night…
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Hills. Unknowns. No Need to Know.
I got back into running a couple of months ago. Maybe it was the challenge my dad instigated with me or the fact that there will be ice cream at the end of this race that propelled me back into the game. Either way, training for the race started. This…
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It Took 5 Years
At the end of May 2019, I graduated college. I also created a five-year plan. It included relational, financial, and other goals—five years to accomplish them and get them done. I was determined that I was going to achieve them by the end of 2024. My face was set and…
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Last Pick
“You whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its furthest corners, saying to you, ‘You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off.” Isaiah 41:9 Cleats, no. Experience…just enough to be sufficient for the cause. Talent…lacking much. Soccer, fútbol, whatever you…
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Top 5 Books of 2024
Here are my top 5 books from the year. Some old and some new. Comment below what were some of your favorite reads from this year. I would love to know. Holiness by J.C. Ryle It is a book that I will return to in the future. My pen went…
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Uprooting & Growing Roots
One of my plants seems to be dying. The edges are turning a sour yellow color and it looks like it is only a matter of time until the rest of the leaf will wither away. Now, did I just uproot this gorgeous Swiss plant and merge it into another…
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Something Brief, Something True.
He Is Not Weak In Dealing With You “He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful among you.” 2 Corinthians 13:3 The dimness of hope in view is hazy. The weight of anxiety is crippling. The sadness of a loss is disorientating. The craving for freedom from…
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Spot Check
I do not know what has gotten into me this year, but I am not the gal to put up the Christmas tree and decorations until after the Thanksgiving feast. Yet, this year my giddiness and excitement for the upcoming Christmas season overpowered my long-standing obstinance. Eagerly, I got the…
Rachel Whisman 