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
Author: mbethany
Believing the Best of God
Have you ever told someone a story, only to have them remind you they were there? Sometimes, while we’re talking, we forget to whom we... Read more
2021 Good List
#2021goodlist (idea from the fantastic Laura Wifler – check out the hashtags for others!) Songs like “All of Our Tomorrows” help me trust God through... Read more
Good News When You’re Waiting
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'” (Luke... Read more
The Total Sum of God’s Character
“Choose two words to describe yourself.” I cringe when this common prompt arises. Being quite literal, I immediately think of the exceptions and nuances to... Read more
The Best Recommendation You Can Make
As the holiday season and Black Friday in particular approaches, I’m reminded that we are by nature promoters. In the coming weeks, we’re likely to... Read more
Is This Worship?
One of my best friends recently remarked that “we seem to think of obedience and disobedience as merely works, not worship.” This stopped me in... Read more
The Opportunity You Can’t See Yet
You look around and nothing seems promising. The only way ahead, it would seem, is to keep trudging along. It feels wrong and it sounds... Read more
3 Signs You’re Forgetting You’re Not God
If someone walked up to you and addressed you as “Lord” or “God of the universe,” I suspect you’d think it absurd. Most of us... Read more
The Value of Asking “Why Me?”
Reading straight through Scripture, I knew the book of Job was coming next. Sighing to my husband, I began to prepare myself. Job is one... Read more