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Posted on October 2, 2021 Growing in Christ

3 Signs You’re Forgetting You’re Not God

If someone walked up to you and addressed you as “Lord” or “God of the universe,” I suspect you’d think it absurd. Most of us... Read more

Posted on September 17, 2019September 13, 2019 Faith

The Grace of Choices

 “It’s no big deal,” I told myself and others when I failed to make edible bread- again. On the one hand, it wasn’t that big... Read more

Posted on April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 Faith Paying the Price

Has This Already Been Paid For? (Mini-Series Part III)

One time, I accidentally stole. I was a kid in a bookstore and someone else was paying for my bundle. Reaching my hand up to... Read more

Posted on April 2, 2019March 15, 2019 Faith

Don’t Flush!

Rushing down the sidewalk after a few too many hours on road with stops, I couldn’t wait to reach the bathroom. Slamming the stall door... Read more

Happy Independence Day!
Posted on July 4, 2018June 15, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Happy (In)Dependence Day!

On this independence day, I’m happy to be reflecting over at Soaring with Him for Recharge Wednesday. Join me there? Click here.  This post may... Read more

Where Love and freedom meet
Posted on September 24, 2017September 20, 2017 Loving Others

Where Love and Freedom Meet

Love and freedom are inextricably connected. That’s the way God designed it, and the implications are many:  Because He loved us, we are free “The... Read more

Posted on November 20, 2016 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 8: Sin Should Be Left In The Dark

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We don’t like to look sin in... Read more

Posted on October 10, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 2: Your Sin is Special

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Join me in exposing sin’s lies to God’s Word in this 8... Read more

Posted on August 7, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Growing in Christ

What God Has For You Today

It’s a new day. What if it’s a good one? God has a few things for his followers today (and everyday.) They’ll make whatever your... 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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