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Posted on June 1, 2020May 24, 2020 Faith

What Are You Willing to Sacrifice?

Biographies are some of my favorite books. I love to read the stories, to learn about the faith of those who are now among the... Read more

Posted on November 21, 2018October 26, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Clothing Ourselves as Christians

Blue, purple, and grey (and a little brown.) Some people’s wardrobes are reminiscent of summer shades or a fall feel. Mine most resembles a bruise.... Read more

Posted on October 14, 2018August 17, 2018 My Faith Radio

For the Rainy Days

“As the rain soaks into the ground, so pray the Lord to let His gospel soak into your soul.” – C.H. Spurgeon With rainy days come... Read more

But Jesus and how we're supposed to be different too
Posted on September 30, 2018July 20, 2018 Growing in Christ

But Jesus

There were big things to do. There throngs willing to listen who needed to hear. There were disciples seeking training and teaching. “But Jesus often... Read more

Watch out that you do not deceive others with intentions like the Bible warns against
Posted on February 4, 2018October 14, 2017 Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... Read more

Faith failure? God has encouragement for you just as He did for Elijah...
Posted on January 24, 2018January 13, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Do You Feel Like a Faith-Failure?

He blessed a child and saw God raise him from the dead. He survived and played a leading role in one of God’s big droughts.... Read more

My Favorites of 2017 (Books, Blog Posts, Songs, and Verses)
Posted on December 30, 2017October 25, 2017 Favorites

Favorites of 2017

Fiercehearted by Holley Gerth None Like Him by Jen Wilkin The Mortification of Sin by John Owen Joni: An Unforgettable Story by Joni Eareckson Tada... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on December 3, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come Next Year Immanuel

“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more

Worship by AW Tozer
Posted on November 15, 2017November 8, 2017 Book Reviews

Head-Turning Worship

Makeup reapplied after a day of missions service, she beamed as she stood at the front of the worship team, belting out the words in... Read more

The millennial generation and the goal of faith
Posted on October 22, 2017October 19, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

What The Millennial Generation Needs to Know About the Goal of Faith

For many millennials entering adulthood, the truth that we all compete for a prize is a shock. Painted high on the concrete wall of my... Read more

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