by Rachel Swanson | Jan 2, 2016 | Faith, Goals, God, Uncategorized, Writing
Reflecting back on 2015, it was quite the ride. Kind of like a roller coaster ride for me. There are always up’s and down’s to every roller coaster ride. This is the pure joy and thrill of roller coasters. At least it is for me. The gut lurching drops drives out... 
by Rachel Swanson | Dec 2, 2015 | Faith, Family, Motherhood
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! WINNER: DANIELLE T. (GIVEAWAY #1: I LOVE A GOOD BOOK) I remember when I saw the two pink lines from my pregnancy indicator stick indicating my soon-to-be entrance into motherhood, I was pretty sure I had this whole motherhood gig... 
by Rachel Swanson | Oct 31, 2015 | Uncategorized, Writing
I struggle with perfectionism. It is a characteristic I’ve recently realized in myself that can have both positive or negative effects. It can be a good thing—like in my job as a dental hygienist for example. That job requires skilled hands mastering the art of... 
by Rachel Swanson | Oct 14, 2015 | Faith, God
Original post at WholeMagazine.org * * * “I would rather experience what it’s like for a moment to “walk on water” with Jesus even with the possibility of wavering, or sinking in the waves. Because where feet may fail, Jesus will not.”— Rachel Swanson I was sitting in... 
by Rachel Swanson | Jul 25, 2015 | Writing
Perhaps you are a fellow writer, or blogger. Perhaps you are a wanna-be writer or wanna-be blogger. If so this post is especially for you. But let me clarify something I am all too aware of… I am no seasoned writer. Not yet. Nor am I an editor. Or publisher. Therefore...
