Bethany McIlrath

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

  • What God’s Word Taught Me About Comparison- The Word Works Series

    What God’s Word Taught Me About Comparison- The Word Works Series

    Gleaming with fresh perspective, Kristine’s blog and ministry More Than Yourself works lesson by lesson to shift perspective away from “me” and onto the reality of God’s design for our lives- and everyones’. She is also releasing a new book on comparison called Over It, so check out her blog for more information! Thanks for…

  • WordoftheWeek: (Pure) Joy

    WordoftheWeek: (Pure) Joy

    The NIV translation of James 1:2 says: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…” I love this verse. Abby shared it in her post this week about how loneliness can be a blessing. She describes a lonely season in her life and how, through it, she found…

  • When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series

    When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series

    Writing on her blog Fearfully Made Mom, Abby reveres the Lord and His workmanship in her words and life. Sharing stories and thoughts that many of us encounter in daily our lives, Abby is quick to point straight to the truth we need to hear. Listening in gladly today! I remember the first time we…

  • WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8) A buzzword in the secular world and the Christian circle, “fulfill” is often used with the connotation of giving meaning. We enter certain tasks and ministries to feel fulfilled. We seek jobs…

  • He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts of who our Lord is and how He is working right now. She lives and writes truth, and I’m blessed to share this space with her today. When I was…

  • WordoftheWeek: Loving-Kindness

    WordoftheWeek: Loving-Kindness

    As Jeanne shared earlier in the week, the Lord’s love is certain. His love for us is displayed in so many ways. For Jeanne, it became apparent that God’s love for her was complete, even through infertility. So complete, in fact, that His love for others never competes with His love for her. One of…

  • He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!

    He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!

    You know the friend who always answers “how are you?” honestly but non-intrusively? That’s how Jeanne writes. Her blog, Where Faith and Grace Hold Hands, bids you welcome, shares an experience, and then turns the “how are you” into “How God is.” Grateful to welcome her today! Since I was a girl, I’ve struggled with…

  • WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken… Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 62:2 & 6 What does it mean that Christ is our rock? That He is a Refuge Earlier this week,…

  • Lessons from a Lobster- The Word Works Series!

    Lessons from a Lobster- The Word Works Series!

    Glad to have Niki and her candid, humorous storytelling kick off this series. Niki’s blog My Story, My God, is a brave place. There you’ll find frank, funny stories that point to the author of the One story we’re all a part of. She also offers a free eBook called Hearing God’s Voice – A…

  • Peace for a Lifetime Review-It’s Possible!

    Peace for a Lifetime Review-It’s Possible!

    You and I pick up books for a variety of reasons. To be entertained. To understand more deeply something we know. To get lost in a story. There are many reasons to delve into Peace for a Lifetime. The one that compels me to encourage others to read it most is that this book will…