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Posted on March 27, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Life of Faith

Here to Help

On any given day, my internet browser tabs featured Indeed, Zillow, Google Maps, and Bible Gateway.We were in a wilderness.The season we’d been in was ending,... Read more

Posted on March 16, 2022February 20, 2022 Faith

When Sin Trails Behind Us

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. –1 Timothy 5:24 Paul... Read more

Posted on February 20, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

What Do You Want God to Think of You?

Do you try to impress God? I admit there are times when I realize I’m trying to dazzle God, eager to hear not just “well... Read more

Posted on January 30, 2022January 22, 2022 Faith Life of Faith Loving Others

Who You Work For

“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 (NLT) A faded blue post-it... Read more

Posted on January 19, 2022January 2, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Is This The Change You’re Looking For?

Having just traveled a few states to work in the summer heat, it was admirable how upbeat the youth were. Their mission trip involved hard... Read more

Posted on January 12, 2022January 15, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Believing the Best of God

Have you ever told someone a story, only to have them remind you they were there? Sometimes, while we’re talking, we forget to whom we... Read more

Posted on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021 Faith

2021 Good List

 #2021goodlist (idea from the fantastic Laura Wifler – check out the hashtags for others!) Songs like “All of Our Tomorrows” help me trust God through... Read more

Posted on December 15, 2021November 20, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Good News When You’re Waiting

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'” (Luke... Read more

Posted on December 11, 2021 Faith Growing in Christ

The Total Sum of God’s Character

“Choose two words to describe yourself.” I cringe when this common prompt arises. Being quite literal, I immediately think of the exceptions and nuances to... Read more

Posted on November 17, 2021October 24, 2021 Faith Guest Posts

The Best Recommendation You Can Make

As the holiday season and Black Friday in particular approaches, I’m reminded that we are by nature promoters. In the coming weeks, we’re likely to... Read more

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