Bethany McIlrath

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

Tag: blessings

  • Letting Joy Last

    Letting Joy Last

    I had good news. A bunch of it, actually. It seemed the Lord decided to bless my husband and I immensely all at once, in so many ways. As I told my friend, I smiled with joy…and then I moved on. Instead of praising the Lord with my friend and laughing and simply enjoying the…

  • Marital Spats and God’s Plan (Giveaway)

    Marital Spats and God’s Plan (Giveaway)

    **Giveaway details at the end of the post!** The day our premarital counseling workbook began addressing arguments, my husband and I were relieved. We have always been really good at arguing. It’s one of our unexpected spiritual gifts (ha!) We even told the pastor counseling us. He was surprised. Apparently, most couples get married believing…

  • Just For Me

    Just For Me

    As the speaker in the video wraps up her lesson, she prays. All of us in the room grow quiet, listening in. The screen grows dark and before anyone launches the discussion questions, a friend speaks up. “Sorry you all had to sit through that,” she grins, “because that was just for me.” I know…