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Posted on July 23, 2019July 7, 2019 Faith Growing in Christ

Raw Vs. Refined Knowledge

“I know where babies come from!” exclaimed the second grader as his classmates stared. A little girl had asked something related, and this boy could... Read more

A tree proverb about trust in God
Posted on October 21, 2018October 19, 2018 Faith

A Tree Proverb

Long into a serious and frustrating conversation about faith, my husband pointed at a familiar tree in the yard. It’s been there for decades longer... Read more

Guest post for God-sized Dreams
Posted on January 17, 2018December 22, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

God-sized Dreams Never Die

Someone tell me I’m not the only one! There are moments where the thought that I could die anytime at all strikes me silly. I’m... Read more

When your resume doesn't match your dreams and you feel unqualified
Posted on September 13, 2017September 6, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

When Resumes Don’t Match Dreams

Call me weird, but I love helping people with their resumes. It reminds me of those fun matching worksheets we’d fill out in school. Maybe... Read more

Posted on June 25, 2017June 17, 2017 Faith Life of Faith

In Case You Thought There Wasn’t Enough

A massive crowd gathers and listens to lectures for hours. As the hour gets later and later, they begin to get hungry. You have just... Read more

Posted on April 28, 2017May 3, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

3 Ways to Get Truth from the Head to the Heart

You might have heard the famous quote: “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” 18... Read more

Posted on August 28, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Facing the Big “What If”

I recently had the privilege of sharing a brief devotion with a bunch of teenage girls. Weeks in advance, when I asked the Lord what... Read more

Posted on March 21, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts... Read more

Posted on November 2, 2015April 8, 2017 Faith Throwback Posts

HE is More Than [Fill In the Blank]

Photo from: Piaxbay We need to “love the Lord, not just the idea of the Lord” said my dear friend (SkillzUSA). AKA: Don’t reduce God... Read more

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