Bethany McIlrath

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

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  • When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series

    When Loneliness is a Blessing -The Word Works Series

    Writing on her blog Fearfully Made Mom, Abby reveres the Lord and His workmanship in her words and life. Sharing stories and thoughts that many of us encounter in daily our lives, Abby is quick to point straight to the truth we need to hear. Listening in gladly today! I remember the first time we…

  • WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8) A buzzword in the secular world and the Christian circle, “fulfill” is often used with the connotation of giving meaning. We enter certain tasks and ministries to feel fulfilled. We seek jobs…

  • He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts of who our Lord is and how He is working right now. She lives and writes truth, and I’m blessed to share this space with her today. When I was…

  • WordoftheWeek: Loving-Kindness

    WordoftheWeek: Loving-Kindness

    As Jeanne shared earlier in the week, the Lord’s love is certain. His love for us is displayed in so many ways. For Jeanne, it became apparent that God’s love for her was complete, even through infertility. So complete, in fact, that His love for others never competes with His love for her. One of…

  • He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!

    He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not- The Word Works Series!

    You know the friend who always answers “how are you?” honestly but non-intrusively? That’s how Jeanne writes. Her blog, Where Faith and Grace Hold Hands, bids you welcome, shares an experience, and then turns the “how are you” into “How God is.” Grateful to welcome her today! Since I was a girl, I’ve struggled with…

  • WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken… Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 62:2 & 6 What does it mean that Christ is our rock? That He is a Refuge Earlier this week,…

  • Lessons from a Lobster- The Word Works Series!

    Lessons from a Lobster- The Word Works Series!

    Glad to have Niki and her candid, humorous storytelling kick off this series. Niki’s blog My Story, My God, is a brave place. There you’ll find frank, funny stories that point to the author of the One story we’re all a part of. She also offers a free eBook called Hearing God’s Voice – A…

  • THE WORD WORKS

    THE WORD WORKS

    A simple “I love you” can take root in a person’s heart and change them. Hearing “I believe in you” or “you’re special” makes all the difference to children- and confident adults. Likewise, disparaging words can wreak havoc on anyone’s life. Our words are powerful. How much more are His? Over the centuries, people have…

  • What God Has For You

    What God Has For You

    Today and everyday, there are several gifts the Lord offers to us. What will you accept with gratitude today? http://myfaithradio.com/2016/god-today/

  • The Kindness Kind of Fruit

    The Kindness Kind of Fruit

    Among the many fruits listed in Galatian 5:22, kindness is one that often seems to be overlooked. Patience? We’re glad to pray for more of that. Love, joy, faithfulness? Who doesn’t need more of those in their life? But kindness…kind of seems to encompass all these. How would you explain being kind to someone? Being…