Bethany McIlrath

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

Favorites of 2018

Favorite Books of 2018

Favorite Posts of 2018

Favorite Songs of 2018

Favorite Verses of 2018

  • “And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory.” –Colossians 1:27
  • “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience…” –Colossians 3:12-17
  • “In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;
    in the morning I lay my requests before you
    and wait expectantly.” –Psalm 5:3
  • “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” –Romans 12:2
  • “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” –Ecclesiastes 12:13
  • “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” –2 Corinthians 10:5
  • “And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left?” -Jonah 4:11

What have your favorites been this past year? I’d love to know!

8 responses to “Favorites of 2018”

  1. Lesley Avatar
    Lesley

    This is a great list, Bethany, and thanks for sharing one of my posts here! I loved It’s All Under Control too, and another favourite book of mine was A Place To Land by Kate Motaung. I look forward to checking out some of the songs you’ve listed here. A favourite of mine has been Living Hope by Phil Wickham. Hope you have a happy New Year and a great 2019!

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    1. mbethany Avatar
      mbethany

      I have so many of your posts saved, Lesley! You’re a blessing. I’ve heard great things about Kate Motaung’s book and I LOVE the Living Hope song, too. Have a great start of the new year, too!

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  2. Lois Flowers Avatar
    Lois Flowers

    I love your annual list, Bethany. Thanks so much for including one of my posts. As you know, I loved “It’s All Under Control.” And “God Only Knows” is one of my favorite songs from For King and Country this year too. 🙂 Hugs and happy new year, my friend!

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    1. mbethany Avatar
      mbethany

      Happy to, Lois, you bless me through your writing. (And, of course, your friendship!) Yay for great books and music. Happy new year to you!

      Reply
  3. Betsy de Cruz Avatar
    Betsy de Cruz

    Thanks for sharing your favorites, Bethany! I especially appreciated the Scripture list. My favorite books were Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Spirit-Led Heart by Suzie Eller. Favorite Scripture was Lamentations 3:21-25

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    1. mbethany Avatar
      mbethany

      Thanks, Betsy! I appreciated The Spirit-Led Heart, too! I’ll have to look into Elizabeth Gilbert’s book. And, amen to the verse!

      “Yet this I call to mind
      and therefore I have hope:

      22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
      for his compassions never fail.
      23 They are new every morning;
      great is your faithfulness.
      24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
      therefore I will wait for him.”

      25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him,
      to the one who seeks him;”

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  4. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Thanks for your list of go-to verses. A good reminder of things to hang on to when life tosses us for a tumble.

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    1. mbethany Avatar
      mbethany

      I’m so thankful for His Word too, Karen!

      Reply

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