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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 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 April 2, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s (Not) Going to Get Better

I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustration, Faithfulness, and God’s Timing + CD Giveaway

One of the unique differences between Christian artists and the majority of other musicians is openness about the muse for music. Christian art is about... Read more

Posted on August 10, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Blame First, Forgive Next

This post is one piece of a great collaborative effort. Head over to Kelly Balarie's post for encouraging excerpts and links to tons of bloggers'... Read more

Posted on July 8, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Loving Others

Do #LivesMatter to God?

Something breaks my heart extra as tragedy after tragedy arises. I wince over the propeller of much of the outrage being some agenda, not compassion.... Read more

Posted on June 4, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Acceptance We Trust

{The fourth installment in the In ____We Trust Series}  Acceptance plays an important role in our self-worth and our reception of love. Without acceptance, it’s... Read more

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