An Invited Into Divine Partnership

Rachel Hauckcalled to partner in prayer, culture of prayer, Jesus in the Garden, prayer Leave a Comment

When did it happen? Over time? Lack of understanding? The misgivings of powerful men? But we lost sight of something so dear and critical in our relationship with Jesus. Partnership. We see ourselves as only, merely, servants. We are servants, yes. Bondslaves, absolutely. But out of love and utter devotion. Completely surrendered. “Not my will, but Your’s be done.” But …

Home from the 10th ACFW Conference!

Rachel HauckACFW conference, Christian fiction, friends, writing 3 Comments

(left, Susan Downs, me, Susan May Warren. Ten years and counting!) It’s never easy, Being in a pool of peers. Swimming with the current. Against the current. Exhausted. Laughing. Weary yet energized. Pulled in a thousand different directions. Yet somehow having a single purpose. Novels. Fiction. Hanging with other writers. I love to teach. Never realized how much until I …

Things We Don’t See Anymore

Rachel Hauckdays gone by, memories, Rachel Hauck 6 Comments

Something happened… I don’t remember what, but it occurred to me, “Man, you don’t see that anymore.” I came up with a quick list of things I used to see but rarely if ever do now. Sweat stains Girdle lines Dandruff (at least I don’t) Overheating cars on the side of the road. Teased hair Beehive hairdo Frosted hair Wrinkled …

Giving!

Rachel Hauckbooks, Dining with Joy, giving, The Sweet By and By 16 Comments

I love giving. It’s such an amazing gift to humanity. A picture of God’s generous heart. Nothing is gained by being stingy, clinging to our hearts, our money, our “stuff.” Yea, I like my stuff. I like things. But I’ve found such a freedom and joy in giving. Especially giving of words. Encouraging others, praising others, esteeming others higher than …

Which God?

Rachel HauckGod is triune, Rachel Hauck 1 Comment

Words from my hubby: In my last blog I discussed proof of God in general. I did not specify any God in particular. So once you’ve established the existence of God, how do you go about choosing among the many gods available? Can God even be known? The short answer is, “only if He wants to be known.” Consider that …

I Used To Take A Lot of Pictures

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I used to take pictures. Back in the day when we used film and had to wait a week for a roll to be developed. I started out with in junior high with an Instamatic camera. My grandfather and my great uncle were great photographers. Then I graduated to a Canon SLR. Finally to a Nikon with a bunch of …

The House is Quiet

Rachel HauckGod provides, Rachel Hauck, resting in Jesus 9 Comments

It’s been busy at the Hauck House. Fun. First Carrie, then Cassie and Sarah, dessert with friends two nights running, good news, sad news, life. Pause. Before you read farther. I’m in a contemplative mood. But I won’t write what I feel because feelings are not truth. Not always. Having an intuitive nature, I’ve had to learn to tell the …