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A book about Christ as our anchor and how powerful His effect on our lives can be
Posted on September 27, 2017September 6, 2017 Book Reviews

Connecting God’s Power to Our Anchor in Christ

To me, Jesus walking on water isn’t the craziest part of the story recorded in Matthew 14. Peter’s response is. What would inspire a man... Read more

Where Love and freedom meet
Posted on September 24, 2017September 20, 2017 Loving Others

Where Love and Freedom Meet

Love and freedom are inextricably connected. That’s the way God designed it, and the implications are many:  Because He loved us, we are free “The... Read more

Posted on September 17, 2017September 6, 2017 My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

You May Build It, They May Not Come

There’s a popular saying is based off of a quote from the movie Field of Dreams:  “If you build it, they will come.” We hear... Read more

When your resume doesn't match your dreams and you feel unqualified
Posted on September 13, 2017September 6, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

When Resumes Don’t Match Dreams

Call me weird, but I love helping people with their resumes. It reminds me of those fun matching worksheets we’d fill out in school. Maybe... Read more

Book cover for Every Piece of Me by Jerusha Clark about identity in Christ
Posted on September 6, 2017August 16, 2017 Book Reviews

Jesus’ I AM Statements and Your Identity

The unchanging character of God is such an assurance. It seems like everything is always changing- which means there is always something new to adapt... Read more

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on September 3, 2017September 6, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Means Growing In Grace

When we got married one of our premarital counseling activities was sitting down with my in-laws to ask a few prescribed questions. One question went... Read more

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on August 27, 2017August 23, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Has to Do With Little Choices

We often feel less like we’re making choices and more like we’re just doing what we have to do to keep going. We’re so used... Read more

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on August 20, 2017August 16, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Requires Forward Movement

Part of starting well- no matter what we’re starting- is pushing steadily through the process of learning new things. “First days” and “starting fresh” can... Read more

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on August 13, 2017August 10, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well is a Decision You Have to Make Over and Over Again

Looking up to my older friends, it once seemed to me that women in their late twenties suddenly fell into good practices. Many I know... Read more

Posted on July 30, 2017July 29, 2017 Growing in Christ

2 Good Reasons to Trade In Self-Esteem

I have a few qualms with the simplified self-esteem mantra “you are enough.” Mostly because the statement raises more questions than it answers. What are... Read more

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