by Rachael Adams | Aug 11, 2026 | The Love Offering Guest Blog Series
It’s a good thing armadillos can’t see, because my pants were at my ankles. It all started at a campsite earlier that night when, against my better judgment, I slurped a late-night cup of hot cocoa. Now it was 3:00 a.m., duty called, and I had three choices. Hold it...
by Rachael Adams | Aug 4, 2026 | The Love Offering Guest Blog Series
It was fifth grade the first time I remember being called “fat.” It was in Ms. Golden’s music class. We were watching a show, maybe Tom & Jerry, and a big policeman came on the scene. “Look, it’s Shelby,” Josh said. I remember the feeling of wishing I could crawl...
by Rachael Adams | Jul 21, 2026 | The Love Offering Guest Blog Series
My prayers used to sound like I was catching up with one of my old friends over tacos: lots of topics, pretty unfocused (even a little wordy and excessive if I’m honest!). I thought of Jesus as my friend, so my prayers sounded like conversations I’d have with...
by Rachael Adams | Jul 14, 2026 | The Love Offering Guest Blog Series
One of the most loving things we can do for others is to create a space where they know they’re safe to reveal their real struggles and hurts. Around a table. On a walk. Maybe even on a road trip. Initiating those moments where togetherness says, “You belong. You have...
by Rachael Adams | Jul 7, 2026 | The Love Offering Podcast Show Notes
Have you ever wondered if your life really matters? Maybe you’re faithfully serving your family, going to work, caring for aging parents, volunteering at church, or simply trying to make it through another ordinary week. Your days may feel repetitive, unnoticed,...
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