The Meaning We Often Miss in Philippians 4:13

It’s often taken to be this anthem of “I CAN DO EVERYTHING” and “I AM INVINCIBLE” and so on… and I’m not really a fan of that.

FaithRachel DawsonJuly 13, 2017everyday exilesComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 8

Zero-waste storage, a Broadway musical I'm finally seeing, a sermon on singleness, Christian authors of color to read... and more!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJuly 5, 2017the rad stuffComment

My June 2017 Reads

I read some real winners this month, only a few duds, and LOTS that I would recommend -- here are my reviews for what I read this June!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 30, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad readsComment

#COLLABOREADS: A One Day Read

I misjudged this one from the cover, but once I started reading this sweet story I was hooked!

Rachel DawsonJune 27, 2017collaboreads, #collaboreads, what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book reviewComment

Cultivate // A Special Book Review

The more I've heard about this book, the more I wanted to read it, and after just finishing it, the more I want to pass it along to friends.

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 26, 2017lara casey, cultivate what matters, cultivateComment

The Books I Read Every Single Day

I have loved carving out time in the morning for reading and reflection. I've come to find there are several books and Bibles I read every single day, and I thought it would be fun to share them with you!

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 19, 2017what rad readsComment

30 Things to Do Before I'm 30

I'm a big fan of bucket lists and wanted to gather up all the things I want to do in the next 5 years before that big 3-0 milestone!

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJune 16, 2017rad 30 before 30, 30 before 30, bucket listComment

What Anne Lamott Told Me About My Story

I asked Lamott a question on a Facebook Live video... and SHE ANSWERED. Here's more!

Writing + WorkRachel DawsonJune 14, 2017anne lamott, TED, ted talksComment

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 7

POWERSHEETS ARE ON SALE (this never happens) and we're talking about cleanses and matcha and the wilderness and SO MUCH MORE.

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJune 12, 2017the rad stuffComment

Little Letters // June 2017

It's been a while since I've written little letters here, but it feels like a Friday where we should name the good things and celebrate the joy. You with me?

Lists + RoundupsRachel DawsonJune 9, 2017little letters, arbonne, garden, vegan, library, anne lamottComment

The Routine That Made Me a Morning Person

I was the most hardcore night owl for so long, but the snooze button and the frantic feelings that came with it weren't my friends. Thankfully, I figured out what works for me, and I am a BIG fan of the mornings now.

Real LifeRachel DawsonJune 7, 2017morning routine, morning, quiet time, devotional, bible, bible study, she reads truth, work, podcast, gardenComment

Celebrating 7 Meat-Free Years!

It was seven years ago today that I quit eating meat cold turkey-- pun VERY much intended. I'm by no means a food blogger (and never will be) but I do want to share more about my vegan life with you today!

Vegan + Gluten-FreeRachel DawsonJune 5, 2017vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, food, vgfComment

What Book Should YOU Read This Summer?

I thought it would be fun to whip up a little quiz for you to see what book YOU should read this summer! Answer a quick 5 questions and find out!

My May 2017 Reads

This post is going to be loooooooong, friends. Brace yourselves. This is what happens when you read 19 books in a month somehow...

All the RAD ReadsRachel DawsonJune 1, 2017what rad reads 2017, what rad reads, book reviewComment

What I Learned This Spring

From the hard to the hopeful to the random, here are the little things I learned this spring!

The RAD Stuff // Vol. 6

These weekly (ish) posts are where I share with you all the things I find and fall in love with around the Internet -- they're random, they're short, and hopefully, they're fun to read too.

#COLLABOREADS: A Book that Became a Movie

This book didn't blow me away, but after reading it, I think it will make a great teen movie that I'm looking forward to seeing!

Rachel DawsonMay 23, 2017collaboreads, #collaboreads, young adult, everything everything, movieComment

What's Great (and Hard) about Leaving Social Media... And Why I Came Back

I recently just started tiptoeing back onto the apps again, and I wanted to share a bit more of my experience these last few weeks in case you, like me, find social media to just be a LOT to handle

Real LifeRachel DawsonMay 23, 2017social media, facebook, twitter, instagram, detoxComment

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