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Posted on October 28, 2020October 22, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

Lord, Help My Countenance!

Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not... Read more

Posted on September 30, 2020September 7, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

What Can Separate Us?

Words like those in Romans 8:35-39 tend to come to mind and comfort us in deep hardship, like when facing death, demons, uncertain futures, and the... Read more

Posted on September 2, 2020August 29, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

3 Ways to Get Truth from Your Head to Your Heart

You might have heard the famous quote: “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” 18... Read more

Posted on August 5, 2020August 1, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

The Promise of Presence

A promise. Several generations passed. 400 years of captivity. 40 years wandering the desert. The Promised Land in sight, then out of sight, then in... Read more

Posted on July 8, 2020June 20, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Your No Is As Important As Your Yes

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”  Matthew 5:37 Are you afraid of saying no? I... Read more

Posted on June 10, 2020April 27, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Why Did You Bring Me Here, God?

I remember the excitement when the phone call came. “We just have to finalize it, but you can schedule that moving truck,” the Midwestern man’s... Read more

Posted on May 13, 2020April 15, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

Waiting Isn’t Passive

Our days and lives are filled with waiting. For good, for bad, for new, for people, for change. (For pandemics to end!) Waiting is a... Read more

Posted on April 15, 2020March 24, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

The Milestone That Wasn’t

Months in advance, I plan which previously published posts I’ll share on Recharge Wednesday. When I saw the date this was planned for, I thanked... Read more

Posted on April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

5 Encouragements When All You Can Do Is Pray

I wrote the following post before COVID-19 was an issue. How much more real this is today, when we feel helpless in the face of... Read more

Posted on March 18, 2020February 28, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

When I had me wisdom teeth removed (gag), the surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory details.... Read more

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