Articles
Links to articles by Rachel Starr Thomson, written for various Web and print publications. Enjoy browsing!
Mind Soul Ink Paper
Published by Boundless.org. Books are more than ink and paper. As W.E. Channing said, “They are the voices of the distant and the dead, and make us heirs of the spiritual life of past ages.” A celebration of books and reading.
The Other Christian Faith
Published by Boundless.org. It’s as old as Christianity–and it’s a lie. Are you trusting in the Other Christian Faith?
The Road to Change
Published by Boundless.org. The history of America is marked by change, conviction, and upheaval. As I traveled through the States on a road trip with my sisters last summer, I reflected on the changes we’ve seen — and those we still need.
Now For the Not-Yet
Published by Boundless.org. Am I living well today? And is the way I’m living actually going to lead to a good, God-honoring future — not just here, but in eternity? A detailed discussion of living well today for the sake of tomorrow.
Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled Interview, Part One
Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled Interview, Part Two
Carolyn Currey and I were interviewed in Home School Enrichment Magazine recently. The interview was reprinted on Crosswalk.com. We talk about our lives in large, homeschooling families, and about the experience of writing Tales of the Heartily Homeschooled .
Paint the Light
Published by Boundless.org. Christian writers and other artists have the chance to seek God and write what they see. In these dark days, it is our calling and privilege to paint the light. My third article on Christians in the arts.
Through the Noise
Published by Boundless.org. My second article on Christians in the arts, exploring the way God uses art to make a quiet place where He can speak.
Live Out Spring
Published by Ungrind.org. “As a woman, I want to show God’s goodness just as spring does.” How can we live out the goodness of God in our lives? A meditation written especially for women.
Living the Past
Published by Boundless.org. How can we use creativity and artistic gifts to serve God? For one thing, we can keep the past alive. This is the first of three articles on Christians in the arts.
20-Something Reasons to Live At Home
Published by Boundless.org. I am 25 and I still live with my parents, and this is not an accident or a regret. I love living here, and I think more young adults should seriously consider foregoing “independence” for things of much greater importance.
Praying Like Paul
Published by Boundless.org. The Apostle Paul knew how to pray for others. I’ve learned a lot from him.
Weak
Published by Boundless.org. In the story of life, we’re not the heroes–but we desperately need one. A meditation on Jesus’ love that goes deeper than our weakness.
Broken Embrace
Published by Boundless.org. On the cost and power of forgiveness.
While You Wait, Rebekah
Published by Ungrind.org. We all have waiting periods in life. This article is encouragement to make the most of the “meantime.”
Vocabulary of Grace
Published by Boundless.org. On speaking words of grace in everyday life.
The Face of Love
Published by Ungrind.org, an ezine for women. This is a reprint from Letters to a Samuel Generation .
Hero Hunting
Published by Boundless.org. On seeking out heroes in literature, and why Hollywood’s a bad place to find them.
Four Habits of a Pulpit Critic
Published by Boundless.org. Four ways to stop absorbing sermons and start engaging with them, and why it’s so important that we do.
A Journey In Words
Published by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine. Encouragement for writers and a bit of my own story.
In a Separate Place
Published by the Young Ladies Christian Fellowship. A few reasons why I’m so grateful I was homeschooled. I did a lot of reminiscing in this article and it was fun.
Beauty and the Beast: Good, Evil, and the Art of Writing
Published by The Sword Review. An essay on writing about evil without assisting it.
Carnival of Homeschooling #70: The Yes, No, Yes Edition
Hosted by Dewey’s Treehouse. This is not an article–it’s an edition of the Carnival of Homeschooling, a truly marvelous blog carnival. I include it here because the hostess based her theme on Yes and Amen: The Magnificent Power of Yes , a blog post of mine. I was honoured by her use of quotes from the post throughout the carnival. If you’ve never read a blog carnival before, this is a great way to meet a lot of homeschoolers and read about what’s going on in these exciting circles.