Category: Inspirational

The Root of Trauma

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on August 27th

I am not a fan of going to the dentist. In fact, I just recently had a root canal done and my disdain for drills and x-rays grew even more. Even though the procedure itself was less than pleasant, the most surprising thing about all of it was that I had no idea there was… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, dentist, mental health, Root canal, Trauma

Summertime Lessons

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on July 30th

I am a teacher and one of the greatest perks about that is the summer break that accompanies the job. When the students are rejoicing and counting down those final moments of the school year, I can guarantee you (lovingly, of course), that the teachers are as well. I know not many people are… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, learning, Lessons, Summer

When Jumping is Scary

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on June 18th

I have never been a huge fan of heights, especially when it comes to jumping off them. Skydiving or bungee jumping off an insanely tall bridge have never been on the top of my to-do list. However, just last week, while on a mission trip to Roatan, Honduras I braved my way off some… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, faith, fear, jumping

The History of Outcasts

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on June 11th

Recently I had the opportunity to visit a Holocaust museum and documentation center. It was moving to say the least. They had an original railcar on display that transported Jewish people of all ages to concentration camps. I stood in front of a giant, slightly renovated piece of history that drove innocent people straight to their… View Article

#RachelSkirvin, Outcasts

He Chose Not To

Posted by: admin in Rachel Skirvin on April 5th

Around this time last year, right before the pandemic wrecked travel plans, I took a trip to New Jersey to visit the gravesite where my mother was laid to rest when I was just a child. It was springtime there and the weather was absolutely beautiful. I got there early and spent the whole day… View Article

Easter, Jesus, Plans, Rachel Skirvin