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Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

What We Need Most When We Feel Left Out

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I... Read more

Posted on October 11, 2024October 11, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts

Kids Need to Know Faith Is More Than “Being Good” 

“Be good,” we say to little ones as the babysitter arrives. “Be good,” we say to school-age kids before they go over to a friend’s... Read more

Posted on October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

3 Ways to Encourage a Child Who Leans Toward Legalism and Perfectionism

“Ready, set, let’s head out,” I told my Sunday School group. Everyone clamored into line eagerly except for one little girl. I urged her to... Read more

Posted on July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts

Q and A with Lois Flowers

One of many ways God has wonderfully surprised me is through the community found when writing about Him publicly. Several years ago, I met Lois... Read more

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

God is Sufficient for Your False Guilt

“I feel bad about…” I began. My husband joked it was time for my daily list of “things I feel guilty about that I probably... Read more

Posted on June 7, 2024June 7, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts

Helping A Child Through a Big Life Change

Change is messy. Even when we’re well-prepared. Even when we’re excited about it. This is true for kids experiencing seasons of transition, like when they... Read more

Posted on June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

3 steps to helping kids grasp God’s grace when they’ve messed up

She proudly led me into the hall, demanding I cover my eyes first. When she said “open them!” my jaw dropped. The surprise was a... Read more

Posted on May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts

Follow in Full

Follow In Full “I know the plans I have for you[.]” (Jeremiah 29:11) This verse is often cited (out of context) to encourage modern Christians... Read more

Posted on May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 Bethany's Guest Posts

One Mind, One Mission

What makes a group project so hard? Why is planning a family trip that everyone will enjoy so complicated? How is it that even when... Read more

Posted on April 12, 2023 Bethany's Guest Posts

Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Call me morbid, but the first time I heard the famous song, “Live Like You Were Dying,” I thought, “Well . . . we are.”... Read more

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