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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 July 10, 2021July 3, 2021 Life of Faith

The Goodbye We Never Have To Say

“See you later, alligator.” “Speak soon.” “Until next time.” Why do we find all sorts of creative ways to say goodbye, even if we’re only... Read more

Posted on June 16, 2021May 30, 2021 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Conquering By Peace

Can you think of a victory in a game, a sport, or even a war that is owed to more to blunt force than to... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2018November 4, 2018 Christmas Praise Mini-Series

A Gift to You (Christmas Praise 3)

The Angel’s Good News “Do not be afraid.   I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in... Read more

Sometimes hardship lasts longer when we think. When it's not over yet, there is still hope.
Posted on April 1, 2018January 20, 2018 Faith

When It’s Not Over

“The end,” the story says. Script writers know that to successfully complete a TV series or movie, you must wrap up the loose ends. At... Read more

Guest post for God-sized Dreams
Posted on January 17, 2018December 22, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

God-sized Dreams Never Die

Someone tell me I’m not the only one! There are moments where the thought that I could die anytime at all strikes me silly. I’m... Read more

Posted on December 23, 2017October 15, 2017 Faith

The Gift That Satisfies

We have an unfortunate tendency of focusing on gaining satisfaction, especially during the Christmas season. From gift-giving to maintaining traditions “just so,” we seem to... Read more

Finding Contentment Christmas Series
Posted on December 17, 2017October 18, 2017 Finding Contentment Series

(Could It Be A) Silent Night

Christmas cheer tends to be a cacophony. Joy is often boisterous; excitement and anticipation tend to cause exuberance. It’s during this season that we often... Read more

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

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