Bethany McIlrath

First and Second: Perspective On What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

Tag: hope

  • WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    WordoftheWeek: Fulfill

    “The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of your hands.” (Psalm 138:8) A buzzword in the secular world and the Christian circle, “fulfill” is often used with the connotation of giving meaning. We enter certain tasks and ministries to feel fulfilled. We seek jobs…

  • WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    WordoftheWeek: ROCK

    “Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken… Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 62:2 & 6 What does it mean that Christ is our rock? That He is a Refuge Earlier this week,…

  • What God Has For You

    What God Has For You

    Today and everyday, there are several gifts the Lord offers to us. What will you accept with gratitude today? http://myfaithradio.com/2016/god-today/

  • Listening In Clarity

    Listening In Clarity

    Sometimes I think we’re more accustomed to noise than we are to quiet. The loud must be important. We think that if it is said often enough, it must be valid. In fact, our culture is so tuned into hearing everyone’s opinions that even competing views are now considered relative truths. Although we might often…

  • Listening Through the Static

    Listening Through the Static

    I drove past that familiar gnarled tree, and the yellow house I like. Approaching  that long stoplight, I slowed to a stop. It’s a road I know. A drive I make daily. I try to get near to the Lord on the trip. To help me tune in, I’ve usually got a CD and two…

  • What in Your Life is Ruthless?

    What in Your Life is Ruthless?

    The headache that comes back again and again. A chronic illness that knocks you off your feet without regard for where you’re headed or how much pain you’re already in. The thought in your head that you are not good enough, no matter how hard you’ve tried. A lie, on repeat, that you can’t ever…

  • The Freedom of Conviction

    The Freedom of Conviction

    Have you ever felt convicted about something? Conviction is actually all about your standing before the Lord…guilty. But not condemned. Read More Here: LoveRealm

  • 25. BEHOLD: The Christ

    25. BEHOLD: The Christ

    Behold, the warmth of a newborn baby. Behold, the peace in the stable. Behold, long journeys over that have only just begun. Behold, the world forever changed in a moment. Behold, the moment by moment blessing. Behold, the hope we have forever. Behold, the promise fulfilled. Behold, the victory over sin and death. Behold, the…

  • 23. BEHOLD: The Abundance

    23. BEHOLD: The Abundance

    How many lights have you seen in the past few weeks? How many cookies have you eaten? Are there people in your life that you’ve seen, cared for, and appreciated lately? What a blessing. What a gift. Is Christ in your life? Does the Lord ever provide for you? Are there moments when the Lord’s…

  • 22. BEHOLD: The Settling

    22. BEHOLD: The Settling

    Settle down. These are words children hear as they leap around the house in anticipation of presents, cookies, parties, and celebrating. They are also words many of us adults need to hear. Settle down. Take a rest. Be at peace. Don’t rush so much. More than that, though: be settled in your soul with the…