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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

Do you ever wish the lid on jar would come unstuck? Being inflexible isn't usually a good thing. But God won't budge- and that's good news for us!
Posted on February 21, 2018January 25, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

God Won’t Budge

“Come oooooonnnn,” is a phrase I mostly use in the kitchen. By the fridge. Holding something with a lid. Twist-off tops and I don’t get... Read more

Forgive them they know what they do Bible verse reflection
Posted on February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Growing in Christ

Why We Should Forgive the Know-Nots

Some of Jesus’ dying words have befuddled me for a long time. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” –Lk 23:34 Umm,... Read more

Watch out that you do not deceive others with intentions like the Bible warns against
Posted on February 4, 2018October 14, 2017 Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2018January 15, 2018 Life of Faith

Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more

Faith failure? God has encouragement for you just as He did for Elijah...
Posted on January 24, 2018January 13, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Do You Feel Like a Faith-Failure?

He blessed a child and saw God raise him from the dead. He survived and played a leading role in one of God’s big droughts.... 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

Uncovering Ulterior Motives
Posted on January 14, 2018October 18, 2017 Growing in Christ

Uncovering Ulterior Motives (A Free, Simple Formula)

Sometimes our motives are obvious. Other times, we have ulterior motives guiding us, affecting our decision-making and discernment. For me, guilt has often been an... Read more

Posted on January 7, 2018October 18, 2017 My Faith Radio

To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls

“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on December 3, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come Next Year Immanuel

“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more

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