Rare Faith Blog

"I am Monica and I help others believe in themselves and God by loving them and sharing my life through writing and music. I choose to live in the NOW, believe in myself, and help others to feel love....

Steve Dragon has a compelling story of how he moved his feet when a genius idea came to him. He worked hard and put forth consistent effort.

But his idea never fully materialized. Discouraged, he let...

Here’s Part 2 from reader Bethany Theulen, shared with permission:

(Click here for Part 1 – Goals vs. Marriage)

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Disney. All of it—the songs, the stories, th...

The following was submitted by a reader who has given me permission to share this. Bethany writes:

Dear Leslie,

I’m not sure where to even begin with this, to be honest: Do I start with the marriage...

Ann Ferguson shares a powerful story about her wrestle with God as she struggled to step into what has become a life-calling for her. It's a journey I've seen countless people make, and the struggle i...

By Heather Gibson

A Message from Ann Ferguson:

My brother committed suicide when I was a senior in high school.
It was one of the darkest times of my life.
I can’t fully describe it with words—excep...

By Heather Gibson

Warning- Confession Included 

Yesterday, I made a same-day round trip from Utah to Arizona and back—dropping off one kitten and picking up another. When you fly with a pet, you’re ...

By Heather Gibson

My van was packed to the brim, looking like a lowrider ready to roll. It was time to go—and I was terrified. I wanted to back out, but I couldn’t face those who had helped me prepar...

By Heather Gibson

I was staring down what felt like an impossible task. To stay eligible for a fun trip to Mexico, I needed my best sales month ever. Based on past numbers, it was a long shot—like, r...

By Heather Gibson

It was a horrible day.

I found our sweet 5-month-old platinum mink kitten—who we had poured so much energy into saving—limp on the couch. We had taken her to the vet several times,...

By Heather Gibson

My son was thrilled to play college football—but a freak accident changed everything.

Just three weeks into his first semester, during practice, he suffered a major knee injury. He...

By Heather Gibson

My easy-to-accomplish goal didn’t go as planned. What started off simple and totally doable suddenly felt… impossible.

Can you relate?

After discovering the perfect breed of cats ...

By Heather Gibson

I felt passed over and unseen. I had been consistent and poured countless hours into my work, but I was being held to standards that put me at a major disadvantage compared to my co...

Holy smokes.

I've met some amazing people... let me tell you about one of them.

Here's someone who has been learning with me off and on since 2011, and now that she has completed Mentor Training, I ...

In just 48 hours, I was alerted to:

• The worst stock market crash in history

• A global pandemic shutting down businesses across the country

• An earthquake in Utah that knocked the trumpet

  ...

Molly Simpson started the Mindset Mastery Course with some serious concerns. She said, "I struggled to keep my brain on track. I had a habit of doubt and fear that took some mental focus and exercise ...

When Coronavirus First Hit… How Did You Feel?

When COVID first made the headlines, how did you feel?

If you felt a twinge (or a tidal wave) of fear about what it might mean for you, your family, or ...

By Stephanie Francom

About seven years ago, I tasted the best chocolate chip cookies ever! A friend brought me a plate of them, and I’ve been hooked ever since. They’re made with real butter, oatmeal...