Settling for Crumbs
It was a long drive, and the dog spent the first 4 hours on my lap. He hadn’t been fed much that morning (to reduce... Read more
Author: mbethany
My Simple Best
More than a writer, I’m a thinker. My brain is constantly active- digging, absorbing, sorting, putting together, observing, etc. Etc. As a thinker, I like... Read more
How God Uses Long-Distance Bible Study Fellowship
Seven years into our marriage, my husband and I have lived in four different states. We’ve been a part of five churches in that time,... Read more
The Grace of Choices
“It’s no big deal,” I told myself and others when I failed to make edible bread- again. On the one hand, it wasn’t that big... Read more
My Shrug, God’s Shrub
There’s this shrub in our yard. When we moved in, it was bare like everything else. I couldn’t figure out what it was, or what... Read more
Seeking God’s Will in Disappointment
I received my first official rejection email from a publisher. It would be nice if I could say that was years ago and God has... Read more
What God Has for You Today
It’s a new day. What if it’s a good one? God has a few things for his followers today (and every day.) They’ll make whatever... Read more
Why I Don’t Want to Be Full
“What are we arguing about again?” my husband asked. After some discussion, we came to the conclusion. We were arguing because I was bored. Being... Read more
Paradox of Perfection Book Review
“Umm…” My husband said hesitantly as he reviewed a recent work project of mine, “Did you want me to give feedback on this?” Taking a... Read more
Giving Up
Do you know the icebreaker question “if you could meet anyone, who would it be?” Usual answers seem to include famous historical people, Bible figures,... Read more