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Posted on July 16, 2019July 7, 2019 Faith

Childlike Fear

At a large event, I watched as a toddler played gleefully on the bleachers. She was unaware of her fancy dress and the decorum around... Read more

Posted on April 23, 2019April 16, 2019 Faith Paying the Price

What Does It Cost Me? (Mini-Series Part II)

He plucked at his fingernails with his arms crossed. Defiant young eyes averted and glazed over in anticipation of another scolding. At the end of... Read more

Posted on February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Why It’s Impossible to Keep God’s Love to Yourself

A sweet older lady sat in the middle of the sunlit room. Visitors gathered as she looked around the space lovingly. She spoke of the... Read more

Posted on February 13, 2019January 25, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Love Prays

Over the years in our marriage, I’ve watched my husband struggle with things. This shouldn’t have surprised me, but especially as a young newlywed- it... Read more

Who Isn't My Neighbor
Posted on September 9, 2018August 31, 2018 Loving Others

Who (Isn’t) My Neighbor?

Love. That’s the spirit of God’s law. Jesus made it clear, even saying that “loving others” is the second greatest command. When talking with Jesus... Read more

Questions about Loving Well from mini Bible Study on Philippians 1
Posted on August 29, 2018August 11, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Questions about Loving Well

Paul’s greeting to the church at Philippi warmly displays his godly affection for the fellow believers he was so invested in. Each expression of love... Read more

One kind of love i want to emulate this valentine's day
Posted on February 11, 2018January 20, 2018 Loving Others

One Kind of Love I Want to Emulate

7 ½ years ago, a goofy guy made an ice cream cone man using spinach leaves and other veggies. He walked up and introduced me... Read more

Posted on January 28, 2018January 15, 2018 Life of Faith

Self-Love: Biblical Fact or Fiction?

Ever wondered why loving ourselves well is so hard? The answer is simpler than all the “10 keys” and “tip sheets” let on. We seem... Read more

Posted on January 7, 2018October 18, 2017 My Faith Radio

To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls

“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in... Read more

Living out our faith sometimes means admitting that it's not me, it's you. And that's okay. God's grace is enough.
Posted on October 29, 2017October 23, 2017 Book Reviews

It’s Not Me, It’s You (And That’s Okay)

“It’s not me, it’s you….” The bad breakup line always seemed so unfair. It’s been my habit to live life assuming there’s always something I... Read more

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