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Posted on January 12, 2021January 3, 2021 Faith

When Your Definition of Perfection Is Too Small

“You can never do anything all the way right.” It’s a line I wrote sarcastically while joking with a friend. The trouble is, it stuck... Read more

Posted on December 30, 2020December 5, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

View From A Mountaintop

What is it about mountains? Moses met with God there. The Samaritans and Jews argued over which one people should worship on. People have called... Read more

Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 Fiction

Keeping Christmas: A Short Story

This Christmas, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I pray this short story about memories, friendship, and unchanging hope brings a little joy... Read more

Posted on December 2, 2020November 14, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles

Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). We expect it. Often, though, we wish that “you” wasn’t so all-inclusive.... Read more

Posted on November 11, 2020October 15, 2020 Growing in Christ

Comfort in Prayer

My prayer list felt awfully long. As I lifted each name to the Lord, and the thoughts, worries, hopes, and requests pertaining to each one,... Read more

Posted on October 28, 2020October 22, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

Lord, Help My Countenance!

Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not... Read more

Posted on October 16, 2020October 15, 2020 Faith Life of Faith

Our Hope Is Built On Nothing Less Than…

I laugh at the memes featuring people peeking out from behind their doors, wild-eyed, saying, “what chapter of Revelation are we doing today?” I’ve chuckled... Read more

Posted on September 30, 2020September 7, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

What Can Separate Us?

Words like those in Romans 8:35-39 tend to come to mind and comfort us in deep hardship, like when facing death, demons, uncertain futures, and the... Read more

Posted on September 15, 2020September 13, 2020 Faith Growing in Christ

What’s in Your Closet?

For years, I walked around with holy socks. As in, socks with gaping holes in them. At first, it was because money was tight. Over... Read more

Posted on September 2, 2020August 29, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

3 Ways to Get Truth from Your Head to Your 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

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