Category Archives: Rachel Larsen Flores

I actually don’t mind cleaning. I’m sure at some point the newness of married life will start to wear off, and I will quickly tire of picking up my husband’s clothes. (How they end up so smelly and in sporadic … Continue reading →

One of my favorite things about teaching Sunday School to three-year-olds is that nothing is impossible. They have not been told that they “can’t” be an astronaut, a juggling acrobat, etc. (insert fun activity here). I know that as I’ve … Continue reading →

It took me two weeks to read Gone with the Wind. I can’t tell you how frustrated I was with its ending;  Frankly, my book, you need a happier ending! I realize that not all novels must end happily, but … Continue reading →

I come home from work to see a tail-tucked Leila creeping up to me. “Leila…” I say in my stern voice, although I’m not even sure what she’s done yet.  As I walk into our bedroom I see it.  The … Continue reading →

I have so many things to be thankful for, but I think it’s important to be grateful for this someone. My mother-in-law. I’ll admit, movies, books, and others’ experiences had me a little scared to take on a mother in-law,especially … Continue reading →

Does the name Hope Community of Shalom ring a bell? Probably not. They are a small local nonprofit that does some amazing things for the community. Not only do they have a food pantry, clothing closet, and weekly community meal, … Continue reading →

Word of Wisdom: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21 This week, one of my coworkers was in a predicament… her babysitter had cancelled. She … Continue reading →