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Posted on April 21, 2021March 28, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... Read more

Posted on April 19, 2021March 28, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Three Signposts to Help You Stay on the Narrow Way

While rereading Pilgrim’s Progress, it struck me how simple were the instructions given to the main character, Christian. Just stay on the narrow way. Go... Read more

Posted on March 24, 2021March 16, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Can God-Given Dreams Die?

There are moments where the thought that I could die anytime at all strikes me silly. I’m not worried about where I’m going. I believe... Read more

Posted on March 19, 2021March 18, 2021 Growing in Christ Loving Others

To The “Criers”

If you’re the sort who carries tissues in your purse and says, “sorry, I’m a crier,” in Bible studies and on coffee dates, you probably... Read more

Posted on February 24, 2021February 14, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Uncovering Ulterior Motives

Sometimes our motives are obvious. Other times, we have ulterior motives guiding us, affecting our decision-making and discernment. For me, guilt is often an ulterior... Read more

Posted on February 8, 2021January 30, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Life of Faith

The Surprising Reason God Says Not to Worry

“Don’t worry,” my husband says. At that moment, a hundred scenarios enter my mind as I worry about the reason he felt the need to... Read more

Posted on January 27, 2021January 23, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Growing in Christ

To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls

“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more

Posted on January 12, 2021January 3, 2021 Faith

When Your Definition of Perfection Is Too Small

“You can never do anything all the way right.” It’s a line I wrote sarcastically while joking with a friend. The trouble is, it stuck... Read more

Posted on December 30, 2020December 5, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

View From A Mountaintop

What is it about mountains? Moses met with God there. The Samaritans and Jews argued over which one people should worship on. People have called... Read more

Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 Fiction

Keeping Christmas: A Short Story

This Christmas, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I pray this short story about memories, friendship, and unchanging hope brings a little joy... Read more

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