Rush Limbaugh
Jen is going to be on Rush Limbaugh on Wednesday the 10th towards the beginning of the show if you get it in your area. She will be talking about the importance of commitment to your children and how discipline is a form of commitment to them. Read more...
The Rathmells, May 20, 12:23am
One Million Years Ago
It seems like a lifetime ago that we flew to France as a family to explore our calling and see if that's where God would have us serve. This picture was taken at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam. The kids did really well when we traveled, though they were all very tired. They were 10, 7, and 5. Read more...
relevantblog, May 20, 12:23am
Relevantblog has moved!
I've launched a new look, providing more help for those who are overcoming a difficult past at the new and improved MaryDeMuth.com. I'd love your feedback! Read more...
relevantblog, May 20, 12:23am
Jen is writing a book!
Oh yeah, I have been meaning to mention this. Over the years we have probably heard literally 100 people tell Jen that she should write a book. Well she has finally started writing a book on parenting and sent the first three chapters off to an editor as we left for Shorebreak. Please pray that God will guide her as she finishes her book and that he will use it to encourage parents to lean into their kids lives. Read more...
The Rathmells, May 20, 12:23am
Very sweet affirmation today
Today a twitter friend said she heard my name on Breakpoint (Chuck Colson's daily radio broadcast.) Since he's highlighted two of my books already, I figured it must've been a repeat. But it wasn't. He and his staff selected summer reading pics, and mine were a part. Read more...
relevantblog, May 19, 12:23am
Do women have an on/off switch for our busy brains?
As women, we carry so much. And not physically, though I've carried my share of babies, toddlers, hurting kids, etc. I'm talking about what's inside our brains. Pretty much chaotic craziness. I truly don't know how my hubby would survive without me. I hold so much in my database--bank statements, shot schedules, household chores, what's for dinner, who needs to be ferried where and when, grocery lists, car maintenance schedules, clothes the kids need . . . Read more...
relevantblog, May 18, 12:24pm
Praise Him under Open Skies
There's something mystical and enormous about a large, open sky. Growing up around mountains, I've come to appreciate open skies, the way they speak of God, his vastness, his otherness. That's probably why I love David Crowder's song of the same. I used to crank "Praise Him Under Open Skies" when I went running in France, even though the skies were obscured by foothills and the Alps. Read more...
relevantblog, May 18, 12:24pm
Dancing in Africa...a story of worship
When my son Aidan was twelve years old, he had a dream. He wanted to help provide water for a village on the other side of the world. Through a series of amazing events, he helped raise money for a well project in Northern Ghana. A few months after he told me about his dream, we stood on the dusty ground, making new friends. Read more...
relevantblog, May 16, 12:23am
Speaking Vs. Busy Family
I love to speak. Love to share what Jesus is doing in my heart and life. There was a time when I aggressively pursued speaking engagements, believing them to be my pathway to more book sales. While speaking is probably the best way to sell books, I soon got overwhelmed with travel and preparations. As a result, I've let go a bit. Read more...
relevantblog, May 15, 12:27am
Shorebreak 07 Video
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The Rathmells, May 14, 12:26pm
I'm sorry for my neglect
Just a quick post of apology. I've been working like a crazy woman on my new site, so I've neglected this blog a bit. The new and improved site will have my blog spank dab in the middle, content changing daily. I'm really excited about that. It should be up in the next few days, and when it is, I'll announce it to the world! Read more...
relevantblog, May 14, 12:26pm
We have moved!
OK. We haven't physically moved but we have moved our blog. If you would like to check out the new blog simply go to www.rathmell.com Read more...
The Rathmells, May 14, 12:26pm
The Difference Between Those Who Are Healed and Those with Regrets
I've been thinking a lot about healing lately, particularly since I'll be teaching about it the next six weeks at church. I'm living proof of two things: Read more...
relevantblog, May 14, 12:26pm
Malachi Leadership Team
In May I took a trip out to Denver to meet with the new Malachi leadership team as we talked over the future of Malachi. It was really fun to get time with these guys who have become great friends over the years. I am excited about the direction that Malachi is heading the good steps that we are taking to be a more effective ministry in the future. Read more...
The Rathmells, May 12, 12:25pm
Splenda, Sophie, and Sunshine
Before the Christy Awards, I had a nervous stomach. Wish I didn't. But I guess I'm human (well, let's hope so.) Sophie kept telling me to calm down, which I tried to do, but my body rebelled. In retrospect, I should've chilled, but alas, everything is easier to say in retrospect. Read more...
relevantblog, May 11, 12:23am
Our Fantastic Road Trip!
Here is daughter Sophie at Ouachita Baptist University. She liked it! Read more...
relevantblog, May 11, 12:23am
Please help me title my next book!
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relevantblog, May 11, 12:23am
Are you Listening to Goliath or God?
This is a guest post from author and speaker, Jim Watkins, a terrific communicator and a sweet man of God. I hope you enjoy it! Read more...
relevantblog, May 8, 12:23pm
Oh redemption!
Julia, our youngest daughter, met Jesus in France. She knew about Him before that, of course, but she gave her heart and life to Him there as she struggled in several different ways. I will never forget her baptism on a public beach in Antibes. Read more...
relevantblog, May 8, 12:23pm
Finding God in Difficult Places: Guest Post by Mary-Anne Crooks
This email came to me from Mary-Anne after she read my missing chapter from Thin Places. (You can receive it by signing up for my newsletter here.) I loved her response so much, I asked her if she would allow me to post it on my blog. You can find out more about Mary-Anne here. Read more...
relevantblog, May 7, 12:24am
The Devil's Greatest Weapon: Discouragement
I'm convinced that the devil's greatest weapon is plain ol' discouragement. He whispers things in our ears, helping us along the pathway of discouragement. Read more...
relevantblog, May 7, 12:24am
Shorebreak 07
This link will take you to the Shorebreak07 preview video. Please do not click on it. It is 57MB. Do a right click and "save link as" and save it to your computer if you would like to watch it. Read more...
The Rathmells, May 6, 12:42am
Circling back around
Have you ever felt like God has taken you back to a path you've been on before? Recently I've felt this way about worry and finances. I've had brilliant times of faith where I truly believed God would provide, and the anxiety level I experienced during deprivation was low. Read more...
relevantblog, May 6, 12:42am
Please pray
I am speaking this weekend in Portland at our friends Kirk & Maryls Peterson's church. Would you pray that God would be at work as I speak and that his hand would be all over the camp this weekend in drawing students to himself and giving them a desire to live zealously for Him? Thanks, Buddy Read more...
The Rathmells, May 6, 12:42am
A great book and a getaway contest.
<a href="http://exposedanovel.com/store/index.php?main_page=popup_image&amp;pID=3" target="_blank"><img src="images/exposedbook.png" alt="Exposed: A Novel" title=" Exposed: A Novel " width="116" height="120" /><br /><span class="imgLink">larger image</span></a> Read more...
relevantblog, May 6, 12:42am
7 years ago
It was over 7 years ago that Jen and I first landed on Okinawa. I am looking forward to getting to go back and run Shorebreak again. I went out to APU last week to meet with the team and they are really excited about coming out. We will have 27 students and two adults that are coming out to help us run Shorebreak this year. It should be a really great event for the students. Read more...
The Rathmells, May 6, 12:42am
The Missing Ingredient
Sometimes it happens by neglect. Sometimes, hurry. I'm not sure which it was this time around, but nonetheless I realized it last night. Perhaps my discouragement about my career runs deeper without it. What am I talking about? Read more...
relevantblog, Apr 30, 12:41am
Happy Birthday, dear Julia!
She turns twelve today, my youngest. What a beautiful girl she is with a sweet, sensitive, caring heart. I'm privileged to be her mommy. Read more...
relevantblog, Apr 28, 12:41pm
The Stuff or the Story…Which Comes First? Guest Post by Tim Sinclair
Today I'm privileged to have guest blogger Tim Sinclair. He shares a very insightful and well researched post about story and stuff. I hope it blesses you! Feel free to pass this on! Read more...
relevantblog, Apr 28, 12:41pm
Mp3 of Jen on Rush
Those of you that know Jen know that God has given me a great gift in my wife. Today she did a great job on Rush talking about how liberalism and feminism have diminished the role of a mom in the home and the need for loving discipline for our kids. You can listen to the MP3 file by clicking here. Read more...
The Rathmells, Apr 28, 12:41pm