Bethany McIlrath

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

Tag: bible praying

  • Who Do We Ask for Help?

    Who Do We Ask for Help?

    Sometimes, when I feel particularly overwhelmed by problems of my own and others, I find myself wishing there was more I could do than pray. Prayer just doesn’t feel like enough. But when I recognize who it is that I am asking for help when I pray, I see how much better His help is…

  • 7 Ways to Turn Your Bible Reading Into a Conversation with God

    7 Ways to Turn Your Bible Reading Into a Conversation with God

    Silly as it may seem, I didn’t see a connection between reading the Bible and praying for a long time. Then one day in my regular Bible reading, I was desperate to understand what a challenging passage was saying. Desperation has a way of making our prayers more honest, doesn’t it? I smacked my forehead…