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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

Posted on November 17, 2021 Faith Growing in Christ

Is This Worship?

One of my best friends recently remarked that “we seem to think of obedience and disobedience as merely works, not worship.” This stopped me in... Read more

Posted on August 30, 2021August 21, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Produce Or Consume?

Patience. A fruit of the Spirit we’d much rather consume than produce. Sometimes when we pray for help to get through our own trials, we... Read more

Posted on August 18, 2021July 25, 2021 Faith Growing in Christ Guest Posts

A Sure Foundation

One by one. Ever so carefully. We stacked the pieces with fingers crossed. The tower stood tall, having occupied me, a teenage helper, and several... Read more

Posted on June 16, 2021May 30, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Conquering By Peace

Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to... Read more

Posted on May 19, 2021May 9, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

3 (Better) Forms of Comparison

Like it or not, life is made up of comparisons. We compare our food choices in order to make an informed decision about what we... Read more

Posted on May 10, 2021May 9, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Three Signposts to Help You Stay on the Narrow Way

While rereading Pilgrim’s Progress, it struck me how simple were the instructions given to the main character, Christian. Just stay on the narrow way. Go... Read more

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