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Cease Striving and Start Seeking
Posted on September 10, 2017September 11, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

A Time to Search: Cease Striving, Start Seeking

Reconciling the Biblical call to cease striving with the command to continually seek is tricky when you’re in the midst of searching out God’s will... 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

A book review of Almost There by Bekah Difelice. Perfect for people in transition and searching for home
Posted on July 12, 2017June 21, 2017 Book Reviews

Finding Home in the Midst of Change

He and his groomsmen marched to the altar with General Patton’s March playing. Shortly after, we clasped hands, bowed our heads, and prayed for the... Read more

Posted on April 30, 2017May 3, 2017 Growing in Christ

View from a Mountaintop

What is it about mountains? Moses met with God there. The Samaritans and Jews argued over which one people should worship on. People have called... Read more

Posted on February 26, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t Unchanging (2/6)

  This post is the 2nd in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available... Read more

Posted on January 22, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

Last year, I had my wisdom teeth removed *gag.* The surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory... Read more

Posted on January 1, 2017April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

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... Read more

Posted on October 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 4: Sin Can Be Conquered by Effort

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Submit by October 30th if you want to be featured in a... Read more

Posted on August 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

God’s Reliability: Updating to 5.0

{This post originally appeared on My Faith Radio} We know all too well the adrenaline rush of a beloved phone fizzling out or breaking. Updates... Read more

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