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Posted on August 19, 2018July 20, 2018 Growing in Christ

Will It Last?

Caught up in the moment. It’s an easy place to wind up, unaware we’ve veered off course. It’s the kind of host that refuses to let us leave on time. It’s a bit like the... Read more

Often we want our circumstances to change, but God is more focused on changing us!
Posted on August 12, 2018August 11, 2018 Growing in Christ

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 work laboring to repair homes and make helpful upgrades. They... Read more

The light of summer is joyful, hopeful, and a taste of eternity
Posted on August 8, 2018July 20, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

The Light of Summer

This past winter, we let our car pretend it was a sled as we moved from the east coast to the Midwest. Now, we live on the western edge of the Eastern Time zone. That... Read more

Review of the excellent Bible study He is Enough
Posted on August 5, 2018July 27, 2018 Book Reviews

Exceeding Limits

“Well that’s enough of that,” I’d smile and say to the sweet toddler I was watching after he guzzled a glass of apple juice but reached for more. I say the same words to myself... Read more

What if Jesus sent us texts?
Posted on August 1, 2018July 20, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Jesus Text

“buuuzzzz, buzzz.” “Who’s that?” I ask. It’s not my business. I don’t especially care. I’m just being nosy (usually because I’m bored.) My husband’s reply is often, “It’s Jesus.” I roll my eyes. He smirks.... Read more

Are complacent or content? There is a big difference even though the two look similar.
Posted on July 29, 2018July 20, 2018 My Faith Radio

Differences Between Complacency and Contentment

Where does complacency put you? In short: stuck. When you choose to be complacent, you choose to stay right where you are and settle for what you have. Life just is, and you’ve accepted it... Read more

Book review of Battle Ready by Kelly Balarie
Posted on July 22, 2018July 20, 2018 Book Reviews

How to Take Thoughts Captive When You Feel Like You’ve Lost It

You wouldn’t think it’s possible to get lost in a stand-up shower. But for me, this is a regular occurrence. The cream-colored fiberglass is smooth, except for droplets of water dripping slowly down. I stand... Read more

We are to be ambassadors for Christ
Posted on July 15, 2018July 15, 2018 Faith

Brand Ambassadors for Jesus?

Have you heard of Wegmans? If you’ve talked with me in person a few times, you probably have. I tend to bring up Wegmans when people mention eating out, grocery stores, saving money, specialty foods….or... Read more

book review of Made like Martha
Posted on July 8, 2018June 29, 2018 Book Reviews Faith

God Made Martha

“What’s a Martha?” my husband asked when he saw the title of the book. “Martha from the Bible,” I replied, tapping the subtitle. He read it out loud: “good news for the woman who gets... Read more

Happy Independence Day!
Posted on July 4, 2018June 15, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Happy (In)Dependence Day!

On this independence day, I’m happy to be reflecting over at Soaring with Him for Recharge Wednesday. Join me there? Click here.  This post may also be shared on: #MomentsofHope, #DreamTogetherLinkup, #TestimonyTuesday, #RaRaLinkup,  #TeaAndWord, #TellHisStory, #RechargeWednesday, #Thought-Provoking... Read more

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