Rare Faith Blog

Sometimes the very things that frustrate us—the delays, the detours, the unexpected inconveniences—are the exact pieces God uses to line us up with the answers we’re seeking. One of our readers recently shared an experience that beautifully illustrates this truth, and I couldn’t resist passing it...

By Cosette Snarr Twenty years ago, I was miserable and couldn’t see any way out of my situation. My husband had uncontrolled epilepsy and struggled to hold down a job. For twelve years, he was unemployed more often than he was employed. I blamed his seizures for everything wrong in our life, eve...

Meet Cosette Snarr. It's been my pleasure to work with Cosette both on her incredible book about overcoming some of the most difficult marriage challenges I've ever heard of, as well as on her preparations for Facilitating our Rare Faith programs. Cosette is a sharp, dynamic, WISE woman with so ...

By Cosette Snarr I spent years trying to change a situation in my life that felt completely unacceptable. I had succeeded in other areas—when I worked hard, I saw results. So I threw everything I had at this one thing. But no matter how much effort I poured in, nothing budged. I was angry. Frust...

By Cosette Snarr I’ve struggled with my weight for years. I’ve done multiple programs—lost substantial weight, only to gain it back (and then some). I’ve beat myself up for not having enough willpower to “eat right” or stick with exercise. I’ve read countless books trying to figure out which di...

Cosette Snarr A few months ago, I signed up for Leslie’s writer’s workshop. I was thrilled at the thought of having Leslie Householder’s guidance to help me create a bestselling book just like hers. Naturally, one of my first concerns was how to pay for it. I had funds scattered in a few places ...

By Cosette Snarr I married the man of my dreams. He was handsome, kind, funny, and always willing to lend a hand around the house. As we welcomed four children into our lives, my joy only grew. Together, we tackled the everyday challenges of parenting and managing finances. Life was good. Then e...

By Cosette Snarr My husband suffered from epilepsy—uncontrolled seizures—which made life incredibly difficult, to say the least. To make matters worse, I carried a deep resentment about the whole situation. Instead of trying to make the best of it, I spent years complaining. It’s hard to admit, ...

By Cosette Snarr It was just a normal day. I sat down, like I often did, to go over our budget and pay a few bills. It was routine. But for some reason, on this particular day, the weight of our credit card debt hit me differently—it hit me hard. For years, I’d gotten into the habit of charging...

By Cosette Snarr Several years ago, we were living in a twin home. This was before they were called "townhomes" and considered a smart option for homeownership. Back then, places like ours were mostly seen as low-income housing—and at the time we moved in, that’s exactly what it was for us. But...

By Cosette Snarr  My husband had suffered from uncontrolled seizures for over 25 years. I’d tried everything to fix them—and, if I’m honest, to fix him. Nothing worked. Eventually, I gave up. My attitude about it all had been… awful. I was tired. Tired of fighting, tired of hoping, tired of bein...

By Cosette Snarr We were going through one of the most difficult financial seasons of our lives—so difficult that we knew we’d have to sell our house just to stay afloat. That’s when my husband’s brother made us an offer: if we agreed to take care of their aging parents—who were living in a care...

Here is another installment in my series about Tender Mercies. Now YOU can submit your OWN stories at ANY time right here. Today’s story comes from Cosette Snarr, who writes:  My husband started having seizures in 1985. At first they were just at night and didn't disrupt our daily life, althoug...