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Posted on October 1, 2017September 6, 2017 Growing in Christ

Why The Best Route Isn’t Up For Debate

God was looking out for my safety the day Google Maps was invented. Before I could ask Siri to give me a detailed real time... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s (Not) Going to Get Better

I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more

Posted on September 19, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Maybe God Doesn’t Want Your Best

We’re an ambitious bunch. Reach for the stars. Be all you can be. Unlock your potential. This fits with Scripture right? Let’s see… Noah’s greatest... Read more

Posted on May 29, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ In ___ We Trust {Series} Loving Others

In Medicine We Trust

{The third installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Disclaimer before the outrage: I go to the doctor. I believe the Lord blessed us with... Read more

Posted on May 9, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

My Mess, His Order

There are days life is a mess. Like the morning I spilled three glasses of water, got hot chocolate all over my clothes, ripped my... Read more

Posted on November 2, 2015April 8, 2017 Faith Throwback Posts

HE is More Than [Fill In the Blank]

Photo from: Piaxbay We need to “love the Lord, not just the idea of the Lord” said my dear friend (SkillzUSA). AKA: Don’t reduce God... Read more

Posted on October 20, 2015 Faith Growing in Christ

What Your Broken Heart is Worth

Photo from: Pixabay I’ll admit, this idea hit me when I misheard the lyrics to “First” by Lauren Daigle. I thought she was singing: “before... Read more

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