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Into the Deep Christian Book Review
Posted on November 4, 2018October 19, 2018 Book Reviews

Deepening Your Faith

I’ll admit, I’m not much for water. Oceans are pretty, but I’d rather climb the side of a mountain than fight the tide. When we... Read more

Free online Bible study (review)
Posted on October 7, 2018October 4, 2018 Book Reviews

Before I Go Online Bible Study Review

Dying words tell you something about a person. The way someone chooses to spend their last few days of life on earth matters. Usually, “Before... Read more

Satan is just a sore loser.
Posted on September 23, 2018September 14, 2018 Life of Faith

The Sore Loser

My competitive side was getting the better of me. As far as we were into the game, it was clear I wasn’t going to win.... Read more

Trust God to fill the gaps!
Posted on September 19, 2018August 28, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

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

Posted on September 2, 2018August 31, 2018 My Faith Radio

That You May

Though the preposition in the phrase changes, there is such certainty in God’s words: “that you may”. We encounter the phrase throughout Scripture. These 3... Read more

Questions about Loving Well from mini Bible Study on Philippians 1
Posted on August 29, 2018August 11, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Questions about Loving Well

Paul’s greeting to the church at Philippi warmly displays his godly affection for the fellow believers he was so invested in. Each expression of love... Read more

Bible verse about sin and the consequences of sin. Post talks about how sin affects us long after it is done, but God's grace still applies.
Posted on August 26, 2018July 20, 2018 Growing in Christ

When Sin Trails Behind Us

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. –1 Timothy 5:24 Paul... Read more

Often we want our circumstances to change, but God is more focused on changing us!
Posted on August 12, 2018August 11, 2018 Growing in Christ

Is This the Change You’re Looking For?

Having just traveled a few states to work in the summer heat, it was admirable how upbeat the youth were. Their mission trip involved hard... Read more

The light of summer is joyful, hopeful, and a taste of eternity
Posted on August 8, 2018July 20, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

The Light of Summer

This past winter, we let our car pretend it was a sled as we moved from the east coast to the Midwest. Now, we live... Read more

What if Jesus sent us texts?
Posted on August 1, 2018July 20, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Jesus Text

“buuuzzzz, buzzz.” “Who’s that?” I ask. It’s not my business. I don’t especially care. I’m just being nosy (usually because I’m bored.) My husband’s reply... Read more

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