Don’t Quit Praying When It’s “Over”
We pray before we eat. Before our days begin. Before we go to sleep. Often, we pray before big events and decisions. We pray as... Read more
Category: Bethany’s Guest Posts
Why It’s Impossible to Keep God’s Love to Yourself
A sweet older lady sat in the middle of the sunlit room. Visitors gathered as she looked around the space lovingly. She spoke of the... Read more
Love Prays
Over the years in our marriage, I’ve watched my husband struggle with things. This shouldn’t have surprised me, but especially as a young newlywed- it... Read more
Spiritual Fitness Verses
Several of my freelance clients are in the fitness industry, so I’ve recently written a lot about workouts and resolutions. It seems “getting in shape”... Read more
Why We Can be Generous
We tend to hear a lot about giving during the Christmas season. From finding and sharing presents to making year-end donations to spreading cheer, there’s... Read more
What Taking Up Your Cross Might Look Like Today
When Paul became a follower of Christ, one of the results was that he became a pariah among his own people. He was beaten, tortured,... Read more
Clothing Ourselves as Christians
Blue, purple, and grey (and a little brown.) Some people’s wardrobes are reminiscent of summer shades or a fall feel. Mine most resembles a bruise.... Read more
Being Heavenly Minded for Earthly Good
Our car rolled to a stop on the side of the highway. The difference between 55 mph and 0 mph was startling. Inside and out,... Read more
7 Ways to Turn Your Bible Reading Into a Conversation with God
Silly as it may seem, I didn’t see a connection between reading the Bible and praying for a long time. Then one day in my... Read more
Leave God-Room
“Leave room for Jesus.” That’s what we’d tease dating friends who always seemed to want to be close to each other. It was a light-hearted... Read more