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Who Isn't My Neighbor
Posted on September 9, 2018August 31, 2018 Loving Others

Who (Isn’t) My Neighbor?

Love. That’s the spirit of God’s law. Jesus made it clear, even saying that “loving others” is the second greatest command. When talking with Jesus... Read more

I know God. He knows me. And He gives good gifts to us!
Posted on April 25, 2018April 23, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

God’s Good Gift of Friendship

Do you ever feel like asking God for a friend is too small or silly a request? I did, but I asked anyway. A few... Read more

Fear doesn't look as big when you measure it up against God
Posted on March 21, 2018February 28, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Proportionate Fear

Spiders and I have a tenuous relationship. As a little girl, I thought they were downright freaky. But my beloved grandmother loved to scoop up... Read more

Posted on November 5, 2017October 19, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

10 Ways Smartphones are the Adult Version of Invisible Friends

Remember when you were five and had an invisible friend? It’s pretty normal, with an estimated 37% of kids hanging out with friends that don’t... Read more

Posted on July 23, 2017July 19, 2017 Loving Others My Faith Radio

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Give That Advice

I had a problem. I called up a friend and in the midst of our chatting I determined to act on the words of Proverbs... Read more

Posted on September 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

The Nature of Knowing

Do you know your husband’s face? Your mother’s hands? Your grandfather’s voice? This adorable video shows how children memorize their mother’s features: What about your... Read more

Posted on September 12, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Loving Others

Equally Yoked Friendship

Ever participated in a three-legged race? Your leg is bound to a partner’s. Then, you’re supposed to run, together, to a destination. I remember the... Read more

Posted on August 16, 2016April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith

Overcome Failure Book Review

I’m one of those people who has regularly lived in fear of failure. Are you? I’ve made too many decisions based on what I know... Read more

Posted on July 31, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Peace We Trust

{The twelfth and final installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Each and every topic in this series has convicted me. They’ve all added up.... Read more

Posted on June 4, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series}

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... Read more

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