Bethany McIlrath

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

Tag: christ

  • In Planning We Trust

    In Planning We Trust

    {The tenth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} For open words on life, faith, and the unfailing love of the Lord, visit Carly over at Life In The Spacious Place. So grateful for Carly’s honesty and simple, plain truth-telling way.  All my life I have been a planner.  I was always the child who…

  • Word of the Week: Works

    Word of the Week: Works

    Solomon declared that all of his works brought only vanity and vexation. He drew for us the conclusion that none of our works are meaningful under the sun. Later, He encourages us to enjoy what we do for God approves of those who fear Him and keep His commandments. But in all this, Solomon wasn’t…

  • In Jobs We Trust

    In Jobs We Trust

    {The ninth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Grateful to have Ashlee’ Perry here today. A courageous writer and serious student of the Word, Ashlee humbly shares devotional posts and thought-provoking questions focused on Scriptural truth over at her blog, The Maze. No, I’m not talking about Steve Jobs here. Our jobs are our…

  • Do #LivesMatter to God?

    Do #LivesMatter to God?

    Something breaks my heart extra as tragedy after tragedy arises. I wince over the propeller of much of the outrage being some agenda, not compassion. People are suffering at the hands of others… Terrorists. Radicals. Criminals. People of all races. Police Officers. Child Predators. Children. Parents. Even Wild Animals. Killed and killing. And People are…

  • Word of the Week: Cast

    Word of the Week: Cast

    “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7 Earlier this week, Liz shared about stepping away from anxiety to trust more fully in the Lord. Take a closer look at that word “cast” in this beloved verse. Here’s what it does not mean: Gently set Hand over carefully Share…

  • In Avoidance We Trust

    In Avoidance We Trust

    {The eighth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Honored to welcome writer Elizabeth Giertz to the blog. A veteran turned army wife, Liz is a strong and courageous proclaimer of the Lord’s goodness and truth. This post was originally featured on Liz’s blog and is shared in this series with her permission. Please join me…

  • Word of the Week: Will

    Word of the Week: Will

    Free will. My will. His will. I will do that. When will…? I’m not sure we often get through a day without using the word. At the same time, I wonder if we view it well? Perhaps its most famous context is this: “Not my will, but yours be done.” –Luke 22:42 As Lois shared…

  • In Outcomes We Trust

    In Outcomes We Trust

    {The seventh installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Glad to welcome Lois from Waxing Gibbous back to the blog today. A former journalist, Lois has a gift for telling stories while gathering facts- all leading up to the truth of Jesus Christ. So blessed to know her and share her words! Here’s the blunt…

  • Word of the Week: Complete

    Word of the Week: Complete

    Are you ready to rejoice in the freedom He offers us? Are you ready to feel free from long to-do lists, insane expectations, and accomplishing everything there is to achieve? I warn you: this might require a priority or perspective shift. Here it is: “And you have been made complete in Christ.” –Colossians 2:10 In…

  • In Lists We Trust

    In Lists We Trust

    {The sixth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} Glad to welcome Dana from Living in My Freedom to the blog today. She says: “I am a mother of four teenagers and married to an incredible man for 19 years. Life up to this point has been an adventure with so many stories to tell….