Bethany McIlrath

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

  • Not Getting Ahead of God

    Not Getting Ahead of God

    Photo from: leculentrelesdeuxchaises.wordpress.com From where you are standing, there is much ahead. It might be a ton of busy, crazy, chaotic, and rewarding. Maybe the future is daunting. On the other hand, when you look ahead, you might see a whole bunch of nothing or vast space that could be filled with –who knows? God does….

  • The Blessing of Endurance

    The Blessing of Endurance

    Photo from: (www.redletterchristians.org) Isn’t it interesting that we tend to count our blessings most when “bad” things happen? It is after a major accident that we are glad to be alive, or post loss that we are grateful for those who truly love us. It seems that we need disruptions to remind us that life…

  • When Communicating Seems Impossible

    When Communicating Seems Impossible

    Photo from: stevemehta.com Marriage is a place in which we learn just how difficult the basics of communication really are. I’ve learned in my marriage that what means one thing to him doesn’t mean the same to me. His use of words is often full of hyperbole and expression, I’m often literal. He says what he…

  • Recognizing the Voice of Truth

    Recognizing the Voice of Truth

    Photo from: www.tleecorp.com You wake up and hear your spouse’s voice. Then your pets. Probably your kids. As you head out the door, you hear people in the neighborhood. People on the radio talk and sing. Your co-workers and boss speak, play music, and send you signals of the verbal and nonverbal variety. Friends text you….