Bethany McIlrath

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

Category: Fiction

  • Even Marcus Can’t Ruin Christmas {A Short Story}

    Even Marcus Can’t Ruin Christmas {A Short Story}

    “Is it standing straight?” Dad huffed from under the Christmas tree. “I think so…” Mom answered, hands on her hips as she eyed it from the other side of the room, “yeah, I think you’re good!” “Finally,” Marcus muttered, his six-year-old toes tapping impatiently. He felt like he’d been waiting for days for everyone to…

  • Keeping Christmas: A Short Story

    Keeping Christmas: A Short Story

    This Christmas, I thought I’d share something a bit different. I pray this short story about memories, friendship, and unchanging hope brings a little joy to you today! Fake Poinsettias and plastic evergreen decor signaled the arrival of the Christmas season. Agnes, quite attached to her traditions, kept a calendar to help her failing memory…