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Posted on December 30, 2020December 5, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

View From A Mountaintop

What is it about mountains? Moses met with God there. The Samaritans and Jews argued over which one people should worship on. People have called... Read more

Are complacent or content? There is a big difference even though the two look similar.
Posted on July 29, 2018July 20, 2018 My Faith Radio

Differences Between Complacency and Contentment

Where does complacency put you? In short: stuck. When you choose to be complacent, you choose to stay right where you are and settle for... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 17, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

(Could It Be A) Silent Night

Christmas cheer tends to be a cacophony. Joy is often boisterous; excitement and anticipation tend to cause exuberance. It’s during this season that we often... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 10, 2017October 29, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come All Ye Frustrated

In just a few weeks, someone or other will ask us: “how was your Christmas?” Chances are our answers won’t include words like “perfect” or... 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

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on November 26, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Little Town of Mayhem

It seems Bethlehem was busy the night Jesus was born. Many people were traveling for the census, so Joseph and Mary found no traditional lodging.... Read more

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

Posted on January 22, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

Last year, I had my wisdom teeth removed *gag.* The surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory... Read more

Posted on April 12, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

WordoftheWeek: Satisfy

To have enough. What a mind-boggling concept. We live our days on “more,” not “enough.” Our time is spent seeking more time. Our appetites are... Read more

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