Skip to content

First and Second

Perspective on What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

  • About
  • Books & Resources
  • Connect
First and Second
  • About
  • Books & Resources
  • Connect

Tag: hope

Posted on July 2, 2024July 2, 2024 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

God is Sufficient for Your False Guilt

“I feel bad about…” I began. My husband joked it was time for my daily list of “things I feel guilty about that I probably... Read more

Posted on December 15, 2021November 20, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Good News When You’re Waiting

“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'” (Luke... Read more

Posted on January 12, 2021January 3, 2021 Faith

When Your Definition of Perfection Is Too Small

“You can never do anything all the way right.” It’s a line I wrote sarcastically while joking with a friend. The trouble is, it stuck... Read more

Posted on October 16, 2020October 15, 2020 Faith Life of Faith

Our Hope Is Built On Nothing Less Than…

I laugh at the memes featuring people peeking out from behind their doors, wild-eyed, saying, “what chapter of Revelation are we doing today?” I’ve chuckled... Read more

Posted on August 17, 2020August 1, 2020 Faith

God’s Creative Answers to Prayer

A sweet friend of mine recently commented that God’s creativity is amazing- not just in nature but in the ways He does things, the ways... Read more

Posted on May 4, 2020April 3, 2020 Faith

Sometimes We Need Rain

On a blistering hot day last summer, I was drawn to the sun room although I knew it would be 10 degrees warmer still. The... Read more

Posted on October 23, 2019September 25, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

3 Truths for the Overwhelmed

My calendar always ends up a mess. Circles highlight the things I didn’t get to, but need to. Scribbles hide the things that aren’t getting... Read more

Posted on June 18, 2019June 13, 2019 Faith

What We Are At The Mercy Of

The superhero show started out as expected. A tragic accident preceded the acquisition of superpowers. With the help of a lovable team, the superhero realized... 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

Hope Your Heart Needs devotional book review
Posted on November 25, 2018November 16, 2018 Book Reviews

Hope Your Heart Needs Review

We’ve got a little dog with a lot of character. Every day, I’m reminded of his faithfulness when I get home and he’s happy to... Read more

Posts pagination

1 2 3 … 8 →

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Topics

bible book book review change christ christian christian and insomnia christianity christmas church devotions for tired people faith fear god good book gospel grace grow growing growth heart help holiday hope how do I do devotions when I'm tired how do I pray when I'm tired Jesus joy life love peace Prayer psalm 121 purpose really short devotions relationship sin sleep deprived christian tired christians trust truth weary christian word work worn out christian

Categories

Archives

Be Encouraged on Facebook

Be Encouraged on Facebook

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 3,120 other subscribers

Pages

  • About
  • Books & Resources
  • Connect

Recent Posts

  • Peace in Jesus is Unique
  • Introducing Bite-Size Peace Devotions
  • For the Joy Set Before Him
  • Do Not, For the Sake of…
  • What We Need Most When We Feel Left Out
© 2025 First and Second / Powered by WordPress / Theme by Design Lab
 

Loading Comments...