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A post examining Jesus' example of God making the small great
Posted on November 29, 2017November 29, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

God’s Glory in the Little Things

It’s the season of small. Tiny lights twinkle. Cookies substitute entrees at parties. Our song selection shrinks as we delight in repeating the same tunes.... Read more

Posted on August 6, 2017August 7, 2017 Life of Faith

Do Your Excuses Dishonor the Lord?

“Make the most of every opportunity” Ephesians 5:16 says. “Always be ready to give the reason for your hope” 1 Peter 3:15 exhorts. When we think of having an... Read more

Cover image of Never Settle for Normal by Jonathan Parnell
Posted on August 2, 2017July 19, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustrated with Normalcy

Normal. It’s something we at once don’t want to be confined to and at the same time wish to obtain. Some think it’s a mirage.... Read more

Posted on July 16, 2017June 21, 2017 Loving Others

Stop Apologizing for Your Joy

I was eating chocolate, wiggling around, singing out loud, and beaming early that morning. A simple answered prayer had me celebrating with the Lord, bursting... Read more

Posted on June 4, 2017May 10, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

The Instrument’s Purpose

Whew. What a flute. What a paintbrush. What a keyboard! …Said no one awed in a concert, enjoying an art show, or mesmerized by a... Read more

Posted on February 19, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Bloats (1/6)

This post is the 1st in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available here.... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustration, Faithfulness, and God’s Timing + CD Giveaway

One of the unique differences between Christian artists and the majority of other musicians is openness about the muse for music. Christian art is about... Read more

Posted on January 29, 2017April 7, 2017 Loving Others

Motivation for Long Days at Work

When I’m exhausted by the thought of putting one more second of time into producing something for someone else, to someone else’s standards, according to... Read more

Posted on October 13, 2016 Faith Growing in Christ Loving Others Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 3: Sin Defines You

(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 March 21, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts The Word Works {Series}

He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts... Read more

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