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Put on salvation as your helmet,
and take the sword of the Spirit,
which is the word of God.
Pray in the Spirit at all times
and on every occasion. Stay alert and
be persistent in your prayers
for all the believers everywhere.
Ephesians 6:17-18 (NLT)
Rachel Ophoff passionately shares with all who will listen the love that God has for each of His children, and the precious gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. In the light of God’s mercy, she found forgiveness and healing from childhood abuse and addiction. Growing in the knowledge of God meant learning to trust His character, even in the midst of tragedy. Coming full circle, she now shares her experience, strength, and hope through the written and spoken word.
An engaging speaker, Rachel draws the listener to her heart by relating how God has revealed His love, His plan, and His guidance for her through divinely inspired circumstances, the Holy Spirit, and the Word. She is living proof that Jesus is willing to save everyone, and when we accept salvation we gain access to every gift we need to live victoriously in Christ. Her mission is teaching others how to don the armor of God and passionately wield the weapons Jesus used while here on earth: the Word of God and the power of prayer.
Every craftsman relies on the tools of their trade, and crafting a life of faith is no exception- the writings of many fine authors fill the shelves of the Coconut Mountain Library. While the Bible is the final authority on every human condition, Rachel recommends a few books that have been instrumental in her spiritual walk. Click on these links to see her suggested readings on the following topics:
On Prayer
Devotionals
On Grief
On Wrestling with God
When You Just Want To Be With Jesus
Heaven
Where Do I Go From Here?
Living With Joy, Expectation, and Inspiration
Not surprisingly, these are also the topics on which she speaks, as well as:
Getting Alone With God- How To Take a Personal Retreat
Recovery From Addiction, Sexual Abuse, and Child Abuse
Marriage and Parenting (Where is God When I Need Him?)
Godly Friendships
Because salvation came for her at the age of thirty, she has a deep desire to bridge the gap between the worlds of the secular and the sacred. As a writer, her articles reflect a Christian perspective on today’s issues of homelessness, poverty, and the breakdown of societal boundaries in the world of entertainment. While she has taught many women’s Bible studies and led a women’s retreat, she speaks to groups of all sizes and genders, and writes to the world at large, all for the glory of God.
For more information on Rachel's writing and speaking ministries, contact her at rachelophoff@coconutmtn.com
Denver Post's, Colorado Voices winner 2006
Articles (web-linked to Denver Post):
Balloons for Catherine's Birthday
Too Much R in Oscar
A Home for Those Without
Spring Break in Juarez
Reflections on Faith:
Personal Profiles:
Dignity, Respect, and Knights in Shining ArmorMagazine Articles:
Personal Essays on Grief and Recovery:
(Articles listed on Catherine's page)
