Stacy Reaoch

Nov 26, 2024 | erlc.com | Stacy Reaoch

The hot summer sun and end of the school year makes everyone look forward to vacation. Finally, a time to rest, relax, and unwind after a crazy year. But for those of us traveling to see relatives, or heading to the beach on a vacation with extended family, rest and relaxation can be elusive.

Jul 22, 2024 | desiringgod.org | Stacy Reaoch

As I sat in the dermatologist’s office, I scanned the bottles of serums and ointments on display in the waiting room — moisturizers, exfoliates, anti-aging serums, under-eye treatments. Although many people (like me) were probably there for typical skin scans or skin problems, it was clear that the dermatologist was also in the business of helping women look younger. I peered into the mirror and noticed the “eleven lines” on my forehead.

Jul 1, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Brandon Cooper |Dan Doriani |Brett McCracken |Stacy Reaoch

When troubles come, what do we most need? Our instinctive answer is help. When the doctor delivers a difficult diagnosis, we want a treatment plan. When drowning in debt, we crave provision. When our marriage crumbles, we seek counseling. As Christians, we also think about our spiritual needs in times of trouble: we need prayer; we need God to show up in a mighty way. Certainly we do, but that raises questions: What sort of prayer? For that matter, what sort of God?

Jun 25, 2024 | thegospelcoalition.org | Stacy Reaoch |Brett McCracken |Justin Taylor |Joe Carter

It was a rough night of sleep. I tossed and turned, watching the glaring red minutes turn into hours. I had planned to go to an 8:00 a.m. class at the gym, but all I really wanted to do after I got the kids out the door was crawl back into bed. The warmth of the sun flooded into the room and invited me to cozy up with my cup of tea. Yet I knew that even though the rest felt good at the moment, eventually I would become more tired and sluggish if I didn’t get up and move my body.