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The light of summer is joyful, hopeful, and a taste of eternity
Posted on August 8, 2018July 20, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

The Light of Summer

This past winter, we let our car pretend it was a sled as we moved from the east coast to the Midwest. Now, we live... Read more

Are complacent or content? There is a big difference even though the two look similar.
Posted on July 29, 2018July 20, 2018 My Faith Radio

Differences Between Complacency and Contentment

Where does complacency put you? In short: stuck. When you choose to be complacent, you choose to stay right where you are and settle for... Read more

Book review of Battle Ready by Kelly Balarie
Posted on July 22, 2018July 20, 2018 Book Reviews

How to Take Thoughts Captive When You Feel Like You’ve Lost It

You wouldn’t think it’s possible to get lost in a stand-up shower. But for me, this is a regular occurrence. The cream-colored fiberglass is smooth,... 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

book review for the spirit led heart by Suzie Eller
Posted on July 1, 2018June 27, 2018 Book Reviews

Getting to Know the Holy Spirit

“The Holy Spirit isn’t an ‘it,’ but a person. You can say ‘He’.” I don’t remember who told me that, or when. But someone did,... Read more

Opportunity may not be visible, but it is still there.
Posted on June 24, 2018April 13, 2018 My Faith Radio

The Opportunity You Can’t See Yet

You look around and nothing seems promising. The only way ahead, it would seem, is to keep trudging along. It feels wrong and it sounds... Read more

Book review of High King of Heaven
Posted on June 17, 2018June 15, 2018 Book Reviews

Praise the Most High!

I got dizzy as I crouched in yet another spot and angled the camera again. Though I tried very hard, I just couldn’t fit the... Read more

A silly question and an insightful answer (it's a pun...you'll see...)
Posted on June 10, 2018June 1, 2018 Faith

A Silly Question and an Insightful Answer

It was our first trip away together post-honeymoon. We’d driven all day, stopped to see a friend, and had been on the road for hours... Read more

Posted on June 6, 2018May 18, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Seeing People as People

They didn’t see a man. They didn’t see his pain. They didn’t notice his need. They didn’t care that he was in the house of... Read more

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Posted on May 27, 2018March 9, 2018 Growing in Christ

If You Had a Superpower…

You’ve probably answered the question before: if you could have one superpower what would it be? That’s a fun question, and it’s one that many... Read more

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