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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

A Tale of Two Men and Their Riches
Posted on October 4, 2017September 24, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

A Tale of Two Men (And Their Riches)

Two men, many years apart in history, were blessed with abundance. With more riches than they could enjoy at the time of harvest, the men... Read more

Posted on September 17, 2017September 6, 2017 My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

You May Build It, They May Not Come

There’s a popular saying is based off of a quote from the movie Field of Dreams:  “If you build it, they will come.” We hear... Read more

Posted on April 17, 2017 Growing in Christ

Battery Operated Faith

My husband is a fan of gadgets and tools. No surprise, since he makes a living fixing stuff. One might think the man loves all... Read more

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 My Faith Radio

Your No Is As Important as Your Yes

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.”  Matthew 5:37 Are you afraid of saying... Read more

Posted on February 6, 2017April 7, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

How to Discern the Voice of the Holy Spirit: 5 Truths from God’s Word

For a longer time than I’d like to admit, I avoided talking about the Holy Spirit because somehow the Spirit seemed weirder, wackier, and harder... 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 October 30, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 5: Your Sin Isn’t Your Fault

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the rest here.) We like to dismiss our sins as being... Read more

Posted on October 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 4: Sin Can Be Conquered by Effort

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Submit by October 30th if you want to be featured in a... Read more

Posted on August 31, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

#1 Way You’re Doing It Wrong

How does a Christian grow in their faith? We like to start by building ourselves up in the Lord when we work our praying and... Read more

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