Rachel Joy Welcher
@racheljwelcher
I grow low, not high, and I'll be singing Jesus Loves Me when I die
My children's book, "Charlie Can't Sleep!" is coming out from @ivpress @IvpKids in October. To celebrate and (Lord-willing!) bless you all, I'm going to share different bedtime books, ideas, prayers, and maybe even stories from my 3-year-old in the coming days, all with the…
We love to point the finger anywhere but toward our own failings, shattering coffins, ripping apart flags, marching against someone else’s blind-spot, all while Christ sits by the fire, stoking it, cooking fish, waiting for us to sit down, to settle down, and confess that, we…
In which I recommend essays by @garthcbrown, @_alexreisner, @ZacBissonnette, @malcolmguite, @SarahSoltis02, @Zheschool, @racheljwelcher, and others.
In this week's Water Dipper, Jeff Bilbro recommends essays about pints, children, and libraries. frontporchrepublic.com/2025/07/pints-…
Hilde’s (age 3) song this morning: “The carb life for me! I love spaghetti carbs I love every carb I love every carb, daddy doesn’t like carbs he likes pro - o - TEIN. Daddy and Richard are protein boys and Mommy and me are carb girls.”
Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are different ministries, but the same Lord. And there are different results, but the same God who produces all of them in everyone. (1 Cor. 12:4-6)
Well summarized @DenisonForum: "Encouraging adolescents to remain chaste before marriage is a good thing, but not when the teaching isn’t true to Scripture. That’s the key takeaway from Rachel Joy Welcher’s book, Talking Back to Purity Culture: Rediscovering Faithful Christian…
Me: On someone’s birthday, we each get to say some things we like about that person. Hilde, do you want to start? Hilde (3 yrs old): Sure! Richard I love you like the Holy Spirit. I like you the way you are. I love that you love bananas and it’s your birthday, promise me.
More thoughts from a book editor: -It isn’t “cheating” to publish with different publishing houses for a varied experience, new opportunities, and better royalties. -It is also acceptable to submit your book or article to multiple publishers as long as you let them know it’s a…
This gift of a book for mothers who have lost babies through miscarriage is out today by @BritLeeAllen and I recommend it with my whole heart as a Mom who has lost four sweet babies before ever getting to hold them or see their face. amazon.com/Lost-Gifts-Mis…
What are three things worth spending a little extra money on? I think... -A good vacuum -An espresso machine -A good mattress
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You can get a lot more followers on social media by constantly trashing people and starting stupid arguments. But you can't build anything that's enduring by doing this.
Hilde (age 3): I lost some of my night vision, but I still got a little. Me: How did you lose it? H: I think a bird took it.
Two former missionaries (now working and recovering stateside) could use a therapy session but can't afford it right now. Would be about $200. If this is something you want to contribute to, let me know and I'll privately connect you.
Fun to have copies of my poetry at our local coffee shop, The Bean.
Me: If you look around you might notice that the house is a mess. Hilde (3): I only see a magic house.
Dinosaur banner and Christmas lights, because it’s not just our home, but our kids’ home, too. ❤️🦖🦕
Me: I have to run some errands. Hilde (age 3); No don’t go! I want to stay here with you, my darling Mom. Me: *laughing* Where did you hear that from? H: Daddy’s neighborhood! *starts to hum Mr. Roger’s neighborhood*
Hey, look! Barnes and Noble dot com and all the other dot cons to preorder this thing.
Hello friends! My publisher just let me know that today and tomorrow (until 7/11) you can preorder my book "Charlie Can't Sleep!" from Barnes and Noble for 25% off using the discount code is PREORDER25. It is a 25% discount for B&N Members (free subscription) for any format,…