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A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on November 19, 2017November 20, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

It’s Almost The (Maybe) Wonderful Time of the Year

Soon the roasted turkey will be packed away for future meals. The pie dishes will be rinsed clean. It often seems that all those thanks... Read more

Are your productivity levels so high you aren't appreciating what God gives?
Posted on November 1, 2017October 25, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

Shutting Down Over-Productivity

Lord knows I’m a planner and producer. Productivity could be my middle name. I’ve got files and folders physical and digital stretching my future hopes... Read more

Posted on October 1, 2017September 6, 2017 Growing in Christ

Why The Best Route Isn’t Up For Debate

God was looking out for my safety the day Google Maps was invented. Before I could ask Siri to give me a detailed real time... Read more

Where Love and freedom meet
Posted on September 24, 2017September 20, 2017 Loving Others

Where Love and Freedom Meet

Love and freedom are inextricably connected. That’s the way God designed it, and the implications are many:  Because He loved us, we are free “The... Read more

Posted on September 17, 2017September 6, 2017 My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

You May Build It, They May Not Come

There’s a popular saying is based off of a quote from the movie Field of Dreams:  “If you build it, they will come.” We hear... Read more

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

Book cover for Every Piece of Me by Jerusha Clark about identity in Christ
Posted on September 6, 2017August 16, 2017 Book Reviews

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... 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

Posted on August 6, 2017August 7, 2017 Life of Faith

Do Your Excuses Dishonor the Lord?

“Make the most of every opportunity” Ephesians 5:16 says. “Always be ready to give the reason for your hope” 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts. When we think of having an... Read more

Posted on July 30, 2017July 29, 2017 Growing in Christ

2 Good Reasons to Trade In Self-Esteem

I have a few qualms with the simplified self-esteem mantra “you are enough.” Mostly because the statement raises more questions than it answers. What are... Read more

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