Bethany McIlrath

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

Tag: books

  • How to Talk to People

    How to Talk to People

    “Christian college,” was sandwiched in the middle of the sentence I said to the hair dresser as she sprayed and combed. We were about two minutes into my haircut and she was asking why I’d moved to the area and what my husband’s new job was. Her flinch was made more noticeable by twitch of…

  • Jesus’ I AM Statements and Your Identity

    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 to, to embrace, to struggle with. But when we know the great I AM, we have someone to rely on always. What a gift that the unchanging, completely trustworthy, everlasting…

  • Taking Fear Personally

    Taking Fear Personally

    Someone lied to you and you found out. Someone rejected you flat out. Someone ignored you, someone hurt you, someone who was supposed to care for you didn’t. We all have our someones. If we’re honest, everyone we know is a someone; everyone gives us cause for suspicion. I’m not paranoid- many of our fears…

  • Peace for a Lifetime Review-It’s Possible!

    Peace for a Lifetime Review-It’s Possible!

    You and I pick up books for a variety of reasons. To be entertained. To understand more deeply something we know. To get lost in a story. There are many reasons to delve into Peace for a Lifetime. The one that compels me to encourage others to read it most is that this book will…