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Posted on November 5, 2017October 19, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

10 Ways Smartphones are the Adult Version of Invisible Friends

Remember when you were five and had an invisible friend? It’s pretty normal, with an estimated 37% of kids hanging out with friends that don’t... 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

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Posted on October 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Book Reviews

Remember When You First Heard about Jesus?

Do you remember when you first heard about Jesus? Or God? Or church? I mean the first, first time. When the words were brand new... Read more

A book about Christ as our anchor and how powerful His effect on our lives can be
Posted on September 27, 2017September 6, 2017 Book Reviews

Connecting God’s Power to Our Anchor in Christ

To me, Jesus walking on water isn’t the craziest part of the story recorded in Matthew 14. Peter’s response is. What would inspire a man... 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

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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

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

Posted on July 23, 2017July 19, 2017 Loving Others My Faith Radio

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Give That Advice

I had a problem. I called up a friend and in the midst of our chatting I determined to act on the words of Proverbs... Read more

Posted on June 25, 2017June 17, 2017 Faith Life of Faith

In Case You Thought There Wasn’t Enough

A massive crowd gathers and listens to lectures for hours. As the hour gets later and later, they begin to get hungry. You have just... Read more

Posted on June 18, 2017June 17, 2017 Faith

The Promise of Presence

A promise. Several generations passed. 400 years of captivity. 40 years wandering the desert. The Promised Land in sight, then out of sight, then in... Read more

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