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Posted on April 7, 2023 Faith Life of Faith

The Worst Thing

To fight fear, my mind usually goes to the greatest extreme. What’s the worst that could happen? I go there mentally and play it all... Read more

Posted on February 18, 2020February 13, 2020 Book Reviews Faith

The Big Picture of Fear

 On our first-ever house-hunting excursion, we walked into a little ranch with chalk paint on the cabinets in the kitchen. If it had been anywhere... Read more

Posted on July 16, 2019July 7, 2019 Faith

Childlike Fear

At a large event, I watched as a toddler played gleefully on the bleachers. She was unaware of her fancy dress and the decorum around... Read more

Fear doesn't look as big when you measure it up against God
Posted on March 21, 2018February 28, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Proportionate Fear

Spiders and I have a tenuous relationship. As a little girl, I thought they were downright freaky. But my beloved grandmother loved to scoop up... 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

Posted on July 19, 2017July 5, 2017 Book Reviews

A Reality Check on Fear: Book Giveaway!

It may seem a little strange for me to review a book written for moms. The 10 pounds of fur snoozing next to me is... Read more

Posted on May 8, 2017May 3, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

The Treasure of Finished

What happens when your fears come true before your dreams do? I faced this question recently when the very reason I’d avoided obeying the Lord... Read more

Posted on January 1, 2017April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others

Taking Fear Personally

Someone lied to you and you found out. Someone rejected you flat out. Someone ignored you, someone hurt you, someone who was supposed to care... Read more

Posted on July 12, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Works

Solomon declared that all of his works brought only vanity and vexation. He drew for us the conclusion that none of our works are meaningful... Read more

Posted on July 5, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series}

Word of the Week: Cast

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” –1 Peter 5:7 Earlier this week, Liz shared about stepping away from anxiety to... Read more

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