Bethany McIlrath

First and Second: Perspective On What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

  • My Mess, His Order

    My Mess, His Order

    There are days life is a mess. Like the morning I spilled three glasses of water, got hot chocolate all over my clothes, ripped my lunch bag and forgot my needed sweater. The mess got to my heart next. Within the hour I was at work in a special needs classroom. A student, twice my…

  • WordoftheWeek: Knowledge

    WordoftheWeek: Knowledge

    His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. –2 Peter 1:3 Said differently: It is through our knowledge of Him that He has given us all we need for a godly life. 2 thoughts on the matter: This…

  • His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series

    His Word Works in Me- The Word Works Series

    The final post in The Word Works Series! I’m so thankful! Over the past two months, some amazing, gracious guest bloggers have written to encourage, exhort, and testify to the power of God’s Word at work in their lives. God Himself testifies to the abilities of His Word. For example, Scripture tells us that the…

  • WordoftheWeek: Strengthen

    WordoftheWeek: Strengthen

    “Be strong and of good courage… do not cower. Do not heed your fears. Take the land I have given you to possess.” Joshua 1:6, 7 Joshua is one of my favorite books of the Bible. The third chapter in particular grips me every time. So thankful Christine shared about the Lord using Joshua to…

  • He’s Got the Battle If We’ve Got the Praise- The Word Works Series

    He’s Got the Battle If We’ve Got the Praise- The Word Works Series

    If there’s anyone I know who is comfortable being uncomfortable, it’s Christine. I mean that in the best way. She’s always bravely sharing about the gritty, not-so-fun parts of life on Precepts and Life Preservers. But she also always bluntly calls us to come with her, nearer to Christ, and to the comfort He provides…

  • WordoftheWeek: In

    WordoftheWeek: In

    Seriously? A word study on a preposition? Yes and more yes! Here’s why: “in” occurs twice in this verse: “But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit” –Jude 1:20 But each “in” is different. (1) The first is a definite article of speech. AKA,…

  • In The Midst of Trials- The Word Works Series

    In The Midst of Trials- The Word Works Series

      It always seems that Ifeoma has a timely lesson on her blog, Purposeful and Meaningful. Sharing practical tips on relevant topics, Ifeoma keeps Christ at the center of her writing. Grateful to have her sharing a challenge to grow in prayer based on God’s Word. One fateful night, after I had spent a splendid…

  • WordoftheWeek: Satisfy

    WordoftheWeek: Satisfy

    To have enough. What a mind-boggling concept. We live our days on “more,” not “enough.” Our time is spent seeking more time. Our appetites are never appeased for long. Our work earns what it takes to get by- but never enough to meet all of our needs and desires. We are the unsatisfied. And often,…

  • Memorizing the Mind of God- The Word Works Series

    Memorizing the Mind of God- The Word Works Series

    There’s always something to learn on Michele’s blog Living Our Days because Michele is a true learner. Writing frequent book reviews, commentary on Bible studies, and posts on lessons she’s learning, Michele is a sit-at-His-feet writer. Eager to plop down and dig in with her today! “I want to keep it handy in case I…

  • WordoftheWeek: Ordained

    WordoftheWeek: Ordained

    “Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” –Psalm 139:16 NIV Before you write a note, decorate, put the recipe together, or otherwise complete an activity, your mind is at work shaping. Fashioning. Forming. Determining your next steps and how…