What You’ll Find In a Stronghold
THE LORD IS GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE, AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO TAKE REFUGE IN HIM.” –NAHUM 1:7 A refuge, by... Read more
Author: mbethany
Raw Vs. Refined Knowledge
“I know where babies come from!” exclaimed the second grader as his classmates stared. A little girl had asked something related, and this boy could... Read more
Childlike Fear
At a large event, I watched as a toddler played gleefully on the bleachers. She was unaware of her fancy dress and the decorum around... Read more
The Who, Why, and What of “God Works Everything for Good”
Before I knew Christ as my Savior, I was familiar with the phrase “everything will work out for good.” The more familiar I became with... Read more
God Erases Our Regrets
I’m a know-needer. It’s not that I think I know it all, but that I want to know it all. The “what-ifs” of life are... Read more
A Sneaky Strategy of Sin
One of the strategies of sin is to wear us down. My husband recently said that to me, and oh did it resonate. Often, we... Read more
What We Are At The Mercy Of
The superhero show started out as expected. A tragic accident preceded the acquisition of superpowers. With the help of a lovable team, the superhero realized... Read more
Grow in Grace
As a new mom, a friend of mine regularly reported sleeplessness. Sipping hot drinks while her infant alternated between fussing and sleeping, she told me... Read more
The Nuts and Bolts of Faith
You remember the monumental moments of your faith. When you take the first step of faith and your foundation is laid in Christ, it’s memorable.... Read more
Thinking on What We Already Have
Anyone else wake up thinking through their to-do list? Or zone out mid-conversation because someone said something that reminded you of another item to add... Read more