tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89960118703649272612024-12-18T19:29:49.414-08:00Rahel Redwine Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-79840851857982697772014-08-19T12:35:00.003-07:002014-08-19T12:35:39.162-07:00Why community?I haven't been a part of the blog world in a while. To be honest, I had to let go of it because it began to consume me. I became active our first year of marriage. I wasn't working at the time so I found most of my time alone spent reading other people's blogs. They were encouraging. They challenged me. They made me want to be a better person. But quickly it turned into a comparison trap for me. Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-33959825340546278132013-05-03T09:30:00.001-07:002013-05-03T09:30:50.823-07:00Beautiful Day - Louder Than Words!
In February, I was introduced to my new and dear friend Kalani. Together, we took on a project that rocked our world! We were asked by one of our pastors to co-lead the Beautiful Day Project for our church. It is a collaboration of churches in our area coming together to serve our community. This is the first year that our church has been a part of this.
This year, 14 churches came togetherRahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-38698715734850470792012-12-03T18:18:00.001-08:002012-12-03T18:23:15.228-08:00On Being Honest
Most of the time it's hard to acknowledge my own failures.
I am pretty good at recognizing everyone else's.
And I am even better at pointing the blame to someone other than myself.
But only when we learn to acknowledge our own failures can we grow and change.
I am learning a lot about evaluating programs and ways of doing ministry.
But the scary part is when the evaluation is turned to my Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-57487177926284445642012-11-30T10:48:00.001-08:002012-11-30T12:04:25.968-08:00First Season in CaliforniaToday marks 5 months that we've lived in California.
I cannot believe the opportunities we've had to grow in these last months.
We immediately got involved with South Bay Church. I have been given several projects to work on and have interned here since September. After this internship is over, I plan to start volunteering with another non-profit to continue to gain more experience in my Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-54022721864356336632012-10-15T16:53:00.001-07:002012-10-15T16:53:56.125-07:00ComparisonI have stayed away from the blog world these last few months because I found myself in a funk.
The COMPARISON funk.
I found myself wishing I could be as cool and creative as other wives.
I found myself dreaming and hoping for the perfect little home and family.
I found myself feeling so insignificant in comparison to the blogs I'm following.
I found myself trying to look cooler and more awesome Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-4500517532737151522012-07-19T18:21:00.000-07:002012-11-30T12:13:11.113-08:00Adventures
We have officially moved from coast to coast and have been here in California for 2.5 weeks and have been in our apartment for 1.5 weeks. We are still unpacking as we just got our furniture a few days ago. It was 6 weeks and two days since we slept in our own bed and still, we haven't unpacked our suitcases. We spent 2 full weeks on the road for an EPIC, all-American Road trip with our Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-78163273089980959062012-05-23T07:23:00.000-07:002012-05-23T07:45:46.888-07:00My Honey Graduated!
I am so proud of JM. He graduated from Liberty University last weekend with a Bachelor of Science in Religion. For those of you who don't know, we met our freshman year of college at Charleston Southern University in 2005 and became very good friends. We had a lot of growing up to do and we took different directions in life. A year later, we both dropped out of school. I started working Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-79835968301256881002012-05-16T07:09:00.002-07:002012-05-23T07:48:48.961-07:00A Week in Key Largo through Instagram
The Bakery had a little trouble with spelling and grammar
Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-22569809370937491102012-04-26T10:08:00.000-07:002012-04-26T10:15:26.862-07:00Defending my FaithI recently found myself speaking out when I usually try to be more or less open to others and reserved when speaking my beliefs in a discussion.
I will say that I have a very tender heart and I genuinely care for all people.
I do not like confrontation and I prefer to open my mind, eyes, ears and heart to others and where they come from.
When I feel attacked or like someone has something against Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-34988277275468251472012-04-23T10:37:00.001-07:002012-04-23T10:37:31.170-07:00Top 15
reasons why we are thrilled to move
In No Specific Order:
1. We get a chance to live on the west coast
2. We get to attend and serve at South Bay Church
3. We can take a paid-for road trip across country when me move
4. Our parents, family and friends have an opportunity and reason to travel to the west coast
5. I have a much higher chance at getting a job in my field
6. We are Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-4010694723627217622012-04-19T09:27:00.003-07:002012-04-19T09:43:10.814-07:00From the East to West!
california
This past year has been kind of up in the air whether JM would stay in the Coast Guard or not. It seemed as though every few months there were opportunities to get out or stay in. Though being in the military is not exactly our favorite choice, we cannot deny the support we've had because of it.
This May, JM will be graduating from Liberty University with a Religion degree [I can't Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-174460956977806562012-04-15T12:14:00.000-07:002012-11-30T12:14:58.925-08:00Hike to Mt. Mitchell 2012Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-24134001458144740732012-04-04T11:23:00.001-07:002012-04-09T06:09:59.601-07:00Luscious Spring
We recently returned from a trip to Buffalo, NY where the weather was much colder than at home. When I woke up on Monday morning back in my own bed, I was amazed at all the changes of spring. Everything is in full bloom, full of life and color. It's amazing what color can do for us. I feel revived, fresh and full of life. The sunshine is amazing and the mild temperatures I could die for. So for Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-74123578207426748872012-03-14T08:01:00.003-07:002012-03-14T08:01:19.896-07:00Psalm 103 - God's Heart
Psalm 103
The Heart of a Forgiving God
1 My soul, praise Yahweh,
and all that is within me, praise His holy name.
2 My soul, praise the Lord,
and do not forget ALL His benefits.
3 He forgives ALL your sin;
He heals ALL your diseases.
4 He redeems your life from the Pit;
He crowns you with faithful love and compassion.
5 He satisfies you with Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-68650481911925475042012-02-28T06:54:00.002-08:002012-02-29T07:04:05.224-08:00The VowI think it's really important to know our promises we made to each other on our wedding day. A lot of times, the whole day can be a daze and if we don't look back and study the words we promised to one another, they are easy to overlook. Thankfully, I had the order of service saved on my computer so I have the option to look back. So if you're out there and you haven't gotten married yet, make Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-40573789663717132582012-02-25T17:33:00.002-08:002012-05-10T16:31:51.669-07:00Remembering 6 weeks in Brasil [2008] in photosRahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-64756712955981879952012-02-24T07:18:00.000-08:002012-02-24T07:18:10.367-08:00Finding OrderThis past year I've kind of been out of whack not having a job or being in school. I find it pretty hard to get motivated to do a lot of things because I'm not on a schedule. So this past week I've been doing my best to find my routine. There's a lot I do at home, but to think of all that on top of a job and eventually with kids scares me a little. I've learned that I thrive on a
schedule.
no Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-16985562283483701012012-02-23T13:23:00.000-08:002012-02-24T06:47:24.545-08:00Breakfast Smoothie
For Valentines Day JM got me a Ninja Professional. I've been wanting one for a while and kept putting it off because of the price. Aside from a few other surprises, I was the most surprised about this. A silly blender brought me nearly to tears because of the thoughtfulness of my husband. He knew how much I've been wanting one and how useful it will be for chopping, blending and mixing. On Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-31859754991488849322012-02-15T06:20:00.001-08:002012-02-25T17:14:49.186-08:00The Color Run
Wow! Does this look like a colorful splash of fun or what?!
Last year I did a...
mud run [this is after we were hosed down!]
with a bunch of my college girlfriends...
But a color run looks way more inviting.
If JM and I do this, we'll be running in San Fran ;)
Check out thecolorrun.com for a city near you!
Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-50953238964464197442012-02-09T10:38:00.000-08:002012-02-24T06:49:43.007-08:00NostalgiaI got back earlier this week from St. Louis. I spent the last week helping my sister and brother-n-law with baby Violet, my beautiful niece. And, in March we will get to meet #3 of babies born in the last 6 months to our family. We love being Aunt Rae Rae and Uncle JM!
I find it so interesting to look at these beautiful babies and see similarities in our genes. I stopped by my parents on the way Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-73818171677362556772012-01-26T11:01:00.001-08:002012-01-26T11:01:44.853-08:00ListenMy reading today kind of sums up these last few months. We've been really busy. There has been a lot going on - very exciting things - but I've felt quiet spiritually and for posting on this blog especially this new year. We had an amazing time with our families over the holidays and we feel blessed in so many ways.
But when it comes to what I was feeling from God, I just haven't been sure. Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-56408098430934002272012-01-24T06:59:00.000-08:002012-05-10T16:32:39.669-07:00Josiah's Tribute Video
This video may be hard to watch for some of you that don't know the incredible story of my nephew Josiah Nathaniel. He spent is whole life (except for a few days) in the hospital as he was born with HLHS as well as some other rare heart defects. Although he never said a word, Josiah has left a huge impact in our lives and has left an amazing story that many other parents and families can Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-62357455981810717082012-01-13T08:51:00.001-08:002012-01-13T08:54:17.044-08:00a meaningful letter*Side note: I am only posting this letter from a friend as a reminder to myself of the Lord's perfect grace. In the fact that He perfects me in my imperfections. That in my weakness, He is strong.
...I thought of our Cambodia trip on my flight back from and was reminded of your leadership. I want to apologize for the rudeness and harshness I had shown you. I was Rahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-36642425432535747582012-01-11T07:22:00.000-08:002012-05-10T16:34:40.078-07:001 Year Anniversary
JM and I have wanted to go to the west coast for a while. We thought about going to San Francisco for our honeymoon, but we decided on a Euro-trip instead [I just realized I never posted about that - fail]. Even though our anniversary is in December, it's easier for us to get out of town after the holidays. So this year for our 1 year anniversary we still wanted to do something specialRahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8996011870364927261.post-42954248138440493652012-01-04T09:45:00.001-08:002012-01-04T09:46:16.218-08:00Double D's
JM and I love Asheville, NC. We visit the area quite a bit. For a quite a while now I've been wanting to go to Double D's: a unique double-decker bus converted into a coffee house. For a Christmas getaway with the Redwine family, we rented a mountain house near Asheville and visited the Biltmore Estate the weekend before Christmas. There were a few Christmas gifts JM and I had yet to find, so weRahelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11373368856472139618noreply@blogger.com0