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Sometimes hardship lasts longer when we think. When it's not over yet, there is still hope.
Posted on April 1, 2018January 20, 2018 Faith

When It’s Not Over

“The end,” the story says. Script writers know that to successfully complete a TV series or movie, you must wrap up the loose ends. At... Read more

Christ's example of conquering
Posted on March 4, 2018October 29, 2017 My Faith Radio

Conquering by Force

Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2018December 13, 2017 Growing in Christ

3 Ways to Swap for Better Comparisons

Like it or not, life is made up of comparisons. We compare our food choices in order to make an informed decision about what we... Read more

Video games and faith
Posted on January 21, 2018January 7, 2018 Faith

Faith Lessons from Video Games

Video game extraordinaire I am not. Recently, my husband was delayed in joining a video game online with a friend- so I thought I’d be... Read more

Guest post for God-sized Dreams
Posted on January 17, 2018December 22, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

God-sized Dreams Never Die

Someone tell me I’m not the only one! There are moments where the thought that I could die anytime at all strikes me silly. I’m... 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

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

Biography of the woman behind My Utmost for His Highest and other works
Posted on November 12, 2017November 8, 2017 Book Reviews

Her Utmost for His Highest

The greenish book seemed odd to me as I quickly paged through. “Thank you,” I murmured with confusion as the older woman patted my hand... 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

Living out our faith sometimes means admitting that it's not me, it's you. And that's okay. God's grace is enough.
Posted on October 29, 2017October 23, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s Not Me, It’s You (And That’s Okay)

“It’s not me, it’s you….” The bad breakup line always seemed so unfair. It’s been my habit to live life assuming there’s always something I... Read more

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