Bethany McIlrath

First and Second: Perspective On What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

Tag: christianity

  • But I’ll Pray About It

    But I’ll Pray About It

    Posted on Our Daily Bread Devotional! What an honor! Read more HERE.

  • In Acceptance We Trust

    In Acceptance We Trust

    {The fourth installment in the In ____We Trust Series}  Acceptance plays an important role in our self-worth and our reception of love. Without acceptance, it’s difficult to maintain a job, excel at anything, etc….Having other’s approval is valuable for living at peace with others and even reaching people for Christ. Acceptance, like Google or medicine,…

  • In Medicine We Trust

    In Medicine We Trust

    {The third installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Disclaimer before the outrage: I go to the doctor. I believe the Lord blessed us with brains and am thankful that He has led so many into the medical field and can work so much healing through medical intervention. I also believe that if the Lord…

  • In {Google} We Trust

    In {Google} We Trust

    {The second installment in the In ____We Trust Series} I like to stop by Christ on my way to Google. I wave hello, say “thanks” or “please.” Even “so glad you’re still here, I love you and trust you!” and then get along on my merry way to wherever I’m ultimately headed. It’s often to…

  • Word of the Week: Trust

    Word of the Week: Trust

    Trust. For a little word, it sure is a big one. Just a few of the things God demonstrates to us about trust… Trust Makes a Way and Keeps Us In It Isaiah 26:3 states that: “(God) will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in (Him).” Trust that makes…

  • In ____ We Trust {Series}

    In ____ We Trust {Series}

    As we detail our troubles, we intend for our hearts to trust. But we overshare our hopes while downplaying our fears. We try to back up our feelings of trust- a form of faith- with evidence and proof that it’s working. That things will get better “if.” Our trust is half-hearted. So our hearts only…

  • My Mess, His Order

    My Mess, His Order

    There are days life is a mess. Like the morning I spilled three glasses of water, got hot chocolate all over my clothes, ripped my lunch bag and forgot my needed sweater. The mess got to my heart next. Within the hour I was at work in a special needs classroom. A student, twice my…

  • WordoftheWeek: Knowledge

    WordoftheWeek: Knowledge

    His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. –2 Peter 1:3 Said differently: It is through our knowledge of Him that He has given us all we need for a godly life. 2 thoughts on the matter: This…

  • His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series

    His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series

    The final post in The Word Works Series! I’m so thankful! Over the past two months, some amazing, gracious guest bloggers have written to encourage, exhort, and testify to the power of God’s Word at work in their lives. God Himself testifies to the abilities of His Word. For example, Scripture tells us that the…