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Posted on April 15, 2020March 24, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

The Milestone That Wasn’t

Months in advance, I plan which previously published posts I’ll share on Recharge Wednesday. When I saw the date this was planned for, I thanked God again. One loved one’s graduation has been canceled. Dear... Read more

Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

5 Encouragements When All You Can Do Is Pray

I wrote the following post before COVID-19 was an issue. How much more real this is today, when we feel helpless in the face of suffering, unable to even extend a hug… If I’m honest,... Read more

Posted on March 31, 2020March 27, 2020 Faith Life of Faith

Dealing With What You Didn’t Choose

One of the greatest evidences of sin, in my experience, is this: Victims must confess the crimes committed against them. For criminals to go behind bars, victims have to share what was done to them.... Read more

Posted on March 24, 2020February 28, 2020 Faith Loving Others

Lessons on Assumption

During college, I took a course on intercultural competency. The main point of the course was when we first encounter a new culture, we should recognize our own incompetency. The most important skill to master?... Read more

Posted on March 18, 2020February 28, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

When I had me wisdom teeth removed (gag), the surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory details. Suffice it to say, I had to eat the same... Read more

Posted on March 10, 2020February 25, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

Encouragement from Hebrews 11

God’s Big Enough for Our Little Faith I love when God weaves together what you’re reading with what is going on in your life. Recently, my guy and I were talking about taking small steps... Read more

Posted on March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 Faith

Dying for Christ Vs. Living For Him

Have you ever played the game “would you rather?” Someone offers two options, from the silly to the bizarre, and everyone takes turns explaining which option they’d choose. Would you rather have a calculator in... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

How do you celebrate the Easter season?

Early in our marriage, my husband told me Easter is his favorite holiday- and he wanted to really celebrate it. I was at a loss. The day Jesus rose from the grave is an important... Read more

Posted on February 19, 2020February 14, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

No Way, No How

Standing on the edge of my own big, wild, crazy nightmares or dreams, I remember the words I’ve seen shared around the internet “When there isn’t a way out, go through.” It’s true. But, sometimes,... Read more

Posted on February 18, 2020February 13, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

The Big Picture of Fear

 On our first-ever house-hunting excursion, we walked into a little ranch with chalk paint on the cabinets in the kitchen. If it had been anywhere near our price range, I would have bought it on... Read more

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