RG AUDIO 032318   Jonah 4:1-11 The Book of Jonah ends with no resolution. God did not destroy Nineveh, and this made Jonah angry. The Book of Jonah ends with Jonah’s great anger and frustration. When the plant God provided for shade dies, like a spoiled child, he says that he wishes he could just […]

RG AUDIO 032218   Psalm 23:1-6 As a young mother, Rachelle has come to realize that fear and anxiety have become an epidemic amongst her mom friends. It does not take long for women to shyly reveal that they struggle with worry, anxiety, and unfounded fears for their children, themselves, and their spouses. Life today […]

RG AUDIO 032118   Genesis 29:28-35 Leah was so unattractive that Laban felt it was necessary to pawn her off, unknowingly, on Jacob as his first wife. As much as we can say it was a different time and a different culture where arranged marriages were normal, we have scriptural evidence that this hurt Leah […]

RG AUDIO 032018 Genesis 29:16-27 Imagine being in Jacob’s position and not getting what you bargained for. Imagine being in Leah’s position and knowing that you are not at all who or what your husband wanted. Both would be feeling the gamut of emotions: anger, exhaustion, fear, and rejection. Perhaps no one illustrates this better […]

RG AUDIO 031918   Genesis 29:1-15 “Well, that was lucky!” or “What a coincidence!” are phrases that we often hear or use, but do we believe things are a coincidence or moments orchestrated by a God who is involved in the everyday details of our lives? Jacob’s seemingly “chance” encounter with family members was a […]

RG AUDIO 031818   1 Samuel 3:1-10 I have never heard the audible voice of God, but I have wondered what it would be like. What must that have been like for a small child like Samuel? As thrilling as 1 Samuel 3 is, there are key things that are very convicting, as well. Samuel […]

RG AUDIO 031718   1 Samuel 2:12-21 In 1 Samuel 2, it says, “Eli’s sons were scoundrels” (v. 12). Scripture is very clear that these boys were evil. In contrast Samuel, who at this stage, hadn’t even truly encountered God. Spiritual growth is generally the desire of many Christian’s hearts, and we often talk about […]

RG AUDIO 031618   Genesis 45:1-15 Rachelle’s entire ministry and adult life has been spent on the continent of Africa, married to an African. When people come to minister in Africa, they always hand out a schedule on paper, and say, “This is our plan, but hold it loosely. This is Africa. It will change.” […]

RG AUDIO 031518   Genesis 21:11-21 Hagar is not the well-loved hero of this portion of Scripture. While no one would wish harm on her, most people can probably understand how Sarah felt. Most women would not want to look at their husband’s “other woman” and child every day. Thankfully, God does not look at […]

RG AUDIO 031418   Genesis 21:1-10 Although Sarah was excited to have a baby, a fair amount of disappointment and anger had to be present when she would look at Hagar and Ishmael. They were a constant reminder of failure and doubt. Scripture tells us that Ishmael was “mocking,” and mama bear Sarah was going […]