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Posted on May 21, 2017May 3, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Making Molehills Out of Mountains

We build our molehills into mountains. We heap on worry and doubt. Carefully balancing the worst case scenarios we conjure up, we suspend them on... Read more

Posted on January 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ My Faith Radio Throwback Posts

The Milestone That Wasn’t

In Genesis 27, we read about a milestone that should have been, but wasn’t. Imagine what Esau looked forward to the day his dying father... Read more

Posted on November 28, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Waiting Isn’t Passive

Our days and lives are filled with waiting. For good, for bad, for new, for people, for change. Waiting is a God-designed practice. However, as... Read more

Posted on August 23, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

God’s Reliability: Updating to 5.0

{This post originally appeared on My Faith Radio} We know all too well the adrenaline rush of a beloved phone fizzling out or breaking. Updates... Read more

Posted on August 7, 2016April 8, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith Growing in Christ

What God Has For You Today

It’s a new day. What if it’s a good one? God has a few things for his followers today (and everyday.) They’ll make whatever your... Read more

Posted on July 19, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith In ___ We Trust {Series} Word Studies

Word of the Week: Direct

Earlier this week, Carly shared about trusting in plans. She realized her “planning was not enough” and that she “needed God to…make it come together.” The... Read more

Posted on July 17, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Guest Posts In ___ We Trust {Series}

In Planning We Trust

{The tenth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} For open words on life, faith, and the unfailing love of the Lord, visit Carly over... Read more

Posted on December 15, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

15. BEHOLD: The Calm

Crazy days. Crazy illnesses, crazy injuries. Crazy times with students. Crazy plans to keep up with. Crazy lots to get done. Crazy excitement ahead. Everything... Read more

Posted on December 14, 2015 BEHOLD! {Series} Faith

13. BEHOLD: The Author and Editor

Oh, the stories that come with Christmas! Tales of wild festivities, hilarious memories, and sentimental moments. At Christmas we also face stories we’d rather not;... Read more

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