Rachel Olsen: About Rachel

A FEW THINGS ABOUT ME. At my core, I am a woman seeking to live well and savor life in Christ. I'm gunning to hear Him say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." I feel that life is ...

too short to spend on things that don't matter, and too valuable to waste on things do not satisfy. Therefore, I'm into crafting a satisfying life that honors God. My One Word for 2012 is CREATE.

A Few of my Favorite Things:

Books that expand my mind and faith - Starbucks coffee - almonds - music that ushers me to God's throne - music that makes me walk faster on my treadmill - girlfriends' nights out - wide open vistas - moving stories well told - the smell of puppy's breath - reading with my toes in the surf - Nutella with fresh fruit - scented soy candles - leisurely family dinners - new journals - the shape of a glass goblet - walking the beach as the day starts or fades - weekend naps beneath a chenille throw - watching the Olympics or the Winter X games - mopping my floors - and discovering a quaint coffee shop or bookstore during my travels.

My Background:

I'm a Southern girl from Virginia with a sometimes wry sense of humor. I have a strong love of God and learning, and a penchant for fun. I live with my husband and two children on the North Carolina coast.

I hold a undergraduate degree in journalism. And a master's degree in communication, from Regent University. I enjoy teaching and I'm on the faculty of the University of North Carolina in Wilmington.

In addition to teaching, I work with Proverbs 31 Ministries as a writer and speaker. For many years I served as Editor in Chief of Encouragement for Today, the ministry's online devotional. Now I'm writing books and coaching others to create the lives they are meant to live as a certified life coach.

Purpose Behind this Blog:

To sum up, I'm a word-geek who has fallen in love with the Word Made Flesh. What I'm after is a happy, productive life that honors Christ. On this goal I have many answers, and some questions. You probably have some of both as well. Let's trade those here.

I generally post here 2-3 times a week.

I invite you to also follow me on Twitter or friend me on Facebook.

(PS. I heart Twitter!)

Warmly ~ Rachel

What Others Are Saying

"Rachel has a wonderful way about her when she speaks to be so transparent with the women in the audience and sincere. She touched the hearts of both the Christian woman and the unsaved - which is a challenging task for a speaker." ~Charlene Klingen, coordinator for Cornerstone Chrisitan Church of New Jersey

"Everyone loved Rachel at our retreat. Young singles to elderly women could apply to their own lives the Scriptural truths she wove through her life experiences. We hope to have her back again!" ~Barbara Pinkham, coordinator for Covenant United Reformed Church, North Carolina

"Rachel was wonderful! I've heard lots of positive comments from the women who attended. They wanted to know, "How did you find her? We loved her!" ~Jaci Gordon, coordinator for Lutheran Church of Hope, Iowa

"We found Rachel to be very relatable and transparent as she shared her message with the women. I found her extremely easy to work with and adaptable when plans or schedules changed. She also was very warm and friendly to the women that attended and was very gracious and available to talk with the women. She received very positive comments from our evaluation/comments cards and I would invite her back to speak without hesitation." ~Carolynn Kaetterhenry, coordinator for Family Bible Church of Oak Harbor, Washington

"Rachel Olsen is a natural born encourager and a dynamic communicator!" ~Lysa TerKeurst, President of Proverbs 31 Ministries

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