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Posted on December 30, 2022 Favorites

2022 Good List

What a year it’s been! As the new year approaches, I’m following Laura Wifler’s lead and sharing a list of some of the good stuff... Read more

Posted on December 21, 2022December 16, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

The Christmas Choir You Already Signed Up For

All through the instrumental introduction, I was praying. We’d had a busy day – a busy week, a busy month – and many people were... Read more

Posted on December 11, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

Deja Vu and Milestone Moments

You’re sitting on the side of the road in your car. It’s just broken down. As you sit and wait for the tow, you think... Read more

Posted on December 1, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith

You Brought Me Here Why?

I remember the excitement when the phone call came. “We just have to finalize it, but you can schedule that moving truck,” the Midwestern man’s... Read more

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

Waiting Isn’t Passive

Our days and lives are filled with waiting. For good, for bad, for new, for people, for change. Waiting is a God-designed practice. However, as... Read more

Posted on November 20, 2016 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 8: Sin Should Be Left In The Dark

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We don’t like to look sin in... Read more

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

Marital Spats and God’s Plan (Giveaway)

**Giveaway details at the end of the post!** The day our premarital counseling workbook began addressing arguments, my husband and I were relieved. We have... Read more

Posted on November 14, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 7: Sin Is Too Personal To Talk About

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We like to keep sin hidden. It’s... Read more

Posted on November 2, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 6: Some Sin Doesn’t Count

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We like to restrict God’s definition of... Read more

Posted on November 2, 2016April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith

Confession: I’m Not a Fan of Devotions

My love-hate relationship with devotions started in college. It was my first time immersed in a Christianese culture. I didn’t know much about Jesus, and... Read more

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