Declare Truth Over Your Labor!

One amazing advice I was given in the book Redeeming Childbirth by Angie Toplin, was the encouragement to bring GOD into your birth! I read this book with my first birth and one of the things that stuck out to me the MOST was she said, “Birth is one of the times we get toContinue reading “Declare Truth Over Your Labor!”

Look What We Did!

Who remembers their first car? I do! My first adult car was this super cute Toyota Camry! I was in love! I felt such like an adult! I remembering driving it to my adult job, with my leather heated seats, and automatic windows. Fast forward several years and I was expecting baby number 3, andContinue reading “Look What We Did!”

The Power of Prayer!

“Thank you Mary Rabe for sharing your wisdom with us on this incredible gift God has given us on: PRAYER! It is always a pleasure to be encouraged by you! Thanks for your wisdom to our RaisingRices Village!” – Marissa Rice   A few weeks ago my son came down with a terrible case of croup.Continue reading “The Power of Prayer!”

Now that Halloween is OVER, lets talk about it!

Now that Halloween is OVER, let’s talk about it! My family and I have been researching, praying, and talking about about Halloween prior to the actual day, in order that we may make the best decision for OUR family in regards to what we would like to do or not do when it comes toContinue reading “Now that Halloween is OVER, lets talk about it!”

How to Be Happy!

Our dear friend to RaisingRices, Mary Rabe has written a GREAT piece to share with us about How to Be Happy! This is practical, biblical and thought provoking! Thank you Mary for your wisdom and letting God mold and change you! How to Be Happy 5 Keys to Happiness from Someone Who’s Learned the HardContinue reading “How to Be Happy!”

As Iron Sharpens Iron … How God Uses Different Kinds of Friends in Our Lives

  This is shared with us by permission of Mary Rabe. Thank you Mary for helping us look at the different and essential roles our friends play in our lives!  I have been blessed throughout my life with many sweet friendships, and have noticed through the years that there seem to be a few different “kinds”Continue reading “As Iron Sharpens Iron … How God Uses Different Kinds of Friends in Our Lives”

On Feeling Left Out

Our RaisingRices community is so blessed to be uplifted and challenged by one of our own Mary Rabe! Thank you for Mary for sharing this with us and helping us all grow! This article that we asked Mary to write about for our readers is being share with permission from Mary Rabe. On Feeling Left Out By: MaryContinue reading “On Feeling Left Out”

Tearing Out Emotional Vines – Mary Rabe

Tearing Out Emotional Vines By Mary Rabe The other day I went to a friend’s new house to help her pull ivy up from around a big tree she has in the front yard. The ivy had started out manageable, but when the previous homeowners stopped taking care of it, it completely took over theContinue reading “Tearing Out Emotional Vines – Mary Rabe”

SAY YES – Mary Rabe

Say Yes BY: MARY RABE This last weekend I did something I have never done, and never really thought I would ever do: I responded to an altar call…at a church I’ve never really been to…in front of many people I’ve never met. Those who know me well are aware of how out of characterContinue reading “SAY YES – Mary Rabe”

Dear Kids I have No idea what I am doing!

Dear Kids, I Have No Idea What I’m Doing By Mary Rabe Dear Kids, I don’t know if you are aware of this or not, but I have no idea what I’m doing. This parenting thing? Yeah, I‘m pretty much winging it. Even after 3 kids, I am no expert. See, each of you areContinue reading “Dear Kids I have No idea what I am doing!”