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Posted on May 4, 2020April 3, 2020 Faith

Sometimes We Need Rain

On a blistering hot day last summer, I was drawn to the sun room although I knew it would be 10 degrees warmer still. The... Read more

Posted on April 20, 2020April 9, 2020 Faith Growing in Christ Life of Faith Loving Others

A Testimony to God’s Faithfulness and Thank You to YOU

Do you know the old hymn “Up from Grave He Arose?” It’s one of my favorites, and when I am bursting with excitement and praise,... 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 31, 2020March 27, 2020 Faith Life of Faith

Dealing With What You Didn’t Choose

One of the greatest evidences of sin, in my experience, is this: Victims must confess the crimes committed against them. For criminals to go behind... Read more

Posted on March 24, 2020February 28, 2020 Faith Loving Others

Lessons on Assumption

During college, I took a course on intercultural competency. The main point of the course was when we first encounter a new culture, we should... Read more

Posted on March 10, 2020February 25, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

Encouragement from Hebrews 11

God’s Big Enough for Our Little Faith I love when God weaves together what you’re reading with what is going on in your life. Recently,... Read more

Posted on March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 Faith

Dying for Christ Vs. Living For Him

Have you ever played the game “would you rather?” Someone offers two options, from the silly to the bizarre, and everyone takes turns explaining which... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

How do you celebrate the Easter season?

Early in our marriage, my husband told me Easter is his favorite holiday- and he wanted to really celebrate it. I was at a loss.... Read more

Posted on February 19, 2020February 14, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

No Way, No How

Standing on the edge of my own big, wild, crazy nightmares or dreams, I remember the words I’ve seen shared around the internet “When there... Read more

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