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our help comes from the Lord
Posted on September 5, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

5. Our Help Comes From the Lord {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:2) When we help someone, we assist them with the power or ability we have.  This verse proclaims a shocking and glorious... Read more

We need His help always
Posted on September 4, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

4. We Need His Help Always {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) There are questions we get tired of asking, but often ask repeatedly when we’re worn out. We wonder what... Read more

Posted on September 3, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

3. Where Does Our Help Come From? {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) Sometimes when we’re weary we find ourselves looking around a lot – for things we’ve forgotten, missed, or lost.... Read more

Posted on September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

2. We Lift Our Eyes to the Mountains {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

“I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from?” (Psalm 121:1) When we just want to close our eyes, but can’t, there’s one place we can always look for help.... Read more

Posted on September 1, 2023September 2, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

1. God Cares {I’m Tired, Lord Devotional Series}

Life is a journey, and when we’re tired, it can feel like a long one. Even if we know it’s worth it. Even if we’re looking forward to our destination: eternity with God. Even if... Read more

Posted on August 31, 2023September 29, 2023 I'm Tired Lord Devotional Series

I’m Tired, Lord {30 Day Devotional Series}

Tired minds tend to go in loops. You start with one thought, get lost on the way to the next, and come back to where you started.  Each day for the next 30 days, I’ll... Read more

Posted on June 19, 2023June 14, 2023 Faith

What Does It Mean to Glorify God?

Do you ever get stuck on a “but what does it mean?” train of thought? I got on this train while thinking about glorifying God after writing my last post about 1 Corinthians 10:31. The... Read more

Posted on June 14, 2023 Faith

It’s Very Simple, and Very Complicated

I love that God’s Word can handle both the really simple and the really complicated. For example, 1 Corinthians 10:31 says: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for... Read more

Posted on May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 Bethany's Guest Posts

One Mind, One Mission

What makes a group project so hard? Why is planning a family trip that everyone will enjoy so complicated? How is it that even when we’re all together we can still feel alone? People. We’re... Read more

Posted on May 13, 2023 Faith Life of Faith

From, Through, For (And what happens when we emphasize one over the others)

Romans 11:36 is one of those verses I come back to over and over again: “For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” The... Read more

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