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Posted on October 28, 2020October 22, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

Lord, Help My Countenance!

Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not... Read more

Sometimes confirmation comes after faith
Posted on February 3, 2019January 30, 2019 Faith

Confirmation After Faith

Sometimes when we beg the Lord for confirmation or a sign, what we’re really saying is that: We don’t want to walk by faith- we... 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

book review of Made like Martha
Posted on July 8, 2018June 29, 2018 Book Reviews Faith

God Made Martha

“What’s a Martha?” my husband asked when he saw the title of the book. “Martha from the Bible,” I replied, tapping the subtitle. He read... Read more

Posted on July 23, 2017July 19, 2017 Loving Others My Faith Radio

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Give That Advice

I had a problem. I called up a friend and in the midst of our chatting I determined to act on the words of Proverbs... Read more

Posted on July 9, 2017June 14, 2017 Life of Faith

Lord, Help My Countenance!

Sometimes all our favorite coping mechanisms fail us. Sometimes clearing our heads just makes the clutter in our hearts stand out more. Sometimes it’s not... Read more

Posted on May 14, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Loving Others My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles

Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). Often, harder than facing our own troubles is watching those we love... 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 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 16, 2016April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith

Overcome Failure Book Review

I’m one of those people who has regularly lived in fear of failure. Are you? I’ve made too many decisions based on what I know... Read more

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