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Sometimes confirmation comes after faith
Posted on February 3, 2019January 30, 2019 Faith

Confirmation After Faith

Sometimes when we beg the Lord for confirmation or a sign, what we’re really saying is that: We don’t want to walk by faith- we... Read more

Posted on December 4, 2018December 4, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

What Taking Up Your Cross Might Look Like Today

When Paul became a follower of Christ, one of the results was that he became a pariah among his own people. He was beaten, tortured,... Read more

Prayer isn't always about the words you say.
Posted on December 2, 2018September 14, 2018 My Faith Radio

Prayer Isn’t Always About Words

The Bible doesn’t give us one succinct definition of prayer. We read in various passages about people praying on their knees or standing up. Others... Read more

Hope Your Heart Needs devotional book review
Posted on November 25, 2018November 16, 2018 Book Reviews

Hope Your Heart Needs Review

We’ve got a little dog with a lot of character. Every day, I’m reminded of his faithfulness when I get home and he’s happy to... Read more

Posted on November 18, 2018September 23, 2018 My Faith Radio

When Gratitude Isn’t Appealing

Oh, there are things we don’t want to be thankful for. Car problems. Bad days at work. Loved one’s disagreeing with us or pointing out... Read more

Into the Deep Christian Book Review
Posted on November 4, 2018October 19, 2018 Book Reviews

Deepening Your Faith

I’ll admit, I’m not much for water. Oceans are pretty, but I’d rather climb the side of a mountain than fight the tide. When we... Read more

A tree proverb about trust in God
Posted on October 21, 2018October 19, 2018 Faith

A Tree Proverb

Long into a serious and frustrating conversation about faith, my husband pointed at a familiar tree in the yard. It’s been there for decades longer... 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

Posted on October 10, 2018October 6, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Being Heavenly Minded for Earthly Good

Our car rolled to a stop on the side of the highway. The difference between 55 mph and 0 mph was startling. Inside and out,... 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

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