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A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on December 3, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Come Next Year Immanuel

“At that time Mary got ready and hurried…” –Luke 1:39 Now that’s a line in the Biblical Christmas account we can relate to! Get ready.... Read more

A 5 week series on finding contentment in Christ during the Christmas season
Posted on November 26, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

O Little Town of Mayhem

It seems Bethlehem was busy the night Jesus was born. Many people were traveling for the census, so Joseph and Mary found no traditional lodging.... Read more

Posted on November 5, 2017October 19, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

10 Ways Smartphones are the Adult Version of Invisible Friends

Remember when you were five and had an invisible friend? It’s pretty normal, with an estimated 37% of kids hanging out with friends that don’t... Read more

Are your productivity levels so high you aren't appreciating what God gives?
Posted on November 1, 2017October 25, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

Shutting Down Over-Productivity

Lord knows I’m a planner and producer. Productivity could be my middle name. I’ve got files and folders physical and digital stretching my future hopes... Read more

Thoughts on understanding sanctification as a saved sinner.
Posted on October 25, 2017October 23, 2017 Book Reviews

Grappling with Sanctification

I was sitting on a sofa best described as peach in color, though I’ve never seen a peach that hue. The almost bare walls looked... Read more

The millennial generation and the goal of faith
Posted on October 22, 2017October 19, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

What The Millennial Generation Needs to Know About the Goal of Faith

For many millennials entering adulthood, the truth that we all compete for a prize is a shock. Painted high on the concrete wall of my... Read more

First heard about Jesus description THB book cover image
Posted on October 18, 2017September 18, 2017 Book Reviews

Remember When You First Heard about Jesus?

Do you remember when you first heard about Jesus? Or God? Or church? I mean the first, first time. When the words were brand new... Read more

For Those who love to read or write...
Posted on October 15, 2017October 12, 2017 Loving Others

If You Love to Read or Write…

I’m not a spotlight person. My happy place is the softly lit corner with a book and a friend to share it with. Or the... Read more

Don't let joy slip away
Posted on October 8, 2017October 3, 2017 Life of Faith

Letting Joy Last

I had good news. A bunch of it, actually. It seemed the Lord decided to bless my husband and I immensely all at once, in... Read more

Posted on October 1, 2017September 6, 2017 Growing in Christ

Why The Best Route Isn’t Up For Debate

God was looking out for my safety the day Google Maps was invented. Before I could ask Siri to give me a detailed real time... Read more

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