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Posted on March 12, 2023 Faith

Who Do We Ask for Help?

Sometimes, when I feel particularly overwhelmed by problems of my own and others, I find myself wishing there was more I could do than pray.... Read more

Posted on January 12, 2022January 15, 2022 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Believing the Best of God

Have you ever told someone a story, only to have them remind you they were there? Sometimes, while we’re talking, we forget to whom we... Read more

Posted on August 17, 2020August 1, 2020 Faith

God’s Creative Answers to Prayer

A sweet friend of mine recently commented that God’s creativity is amazing- not just in nature but in the ways He does things, the ways... Read more

Posted on April 20, 2020April 9, 2020 Faith Growing in Christ Life of Faith Loving Others

A Testimony to God’s Faithfulness and Thank You to YOU

Do you know the old hymn “Up from Grave He Arose?” It’s one of my favorites, and when I am bursting with excitement and praise,... Read more

Posted on March 13, 2019March 7, 2019 Bethany's Guest Posts Faith

Don’t Quit Praying When It’s “Over”

We pray before we eat. Before our days begin. Before we go to sleep. Often, we pray before big events and decisions. We pray as... Read more

Prayer isn't always about the words you say.
Posted on December 2, 2018September 14, 2018 My Faith Radio

Prayer Isn’t Always About Words

The Bible doesn’t give us one succinct definition of prayer. We read in various passages about people praying on their knees or standing up. Others... Read more

Often we want our circumstances to change, but God is more focused on changing us!
Posted on August 12, 2018August 11, 2018 Growing in Christ

Is This the Change You’re Looking For?

Having just traveled a few states to work in the summer heat, it was admirable how upbeat the youth were. Their mission trip involved hard... Read more

Posted on November 16, 2016April 8, 2017 Book Reviews Faith

Marital Spats and God’s Plan (Giveaway)

**Giveaway details at the end of the post!** The day our premarital counseling workbook began addressing arguments, my husband and I were relieved. We have... Read more

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

Facing the Big “What If”

I recently had the privilege of sharing a brief devotion with a bunch of teenage girls. Weeks in advance, when I asked the Lord what... Read more

Posted on April 19, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

WordoftheWeek: In

Seriously? A word study on a preposition? Yes and more yes! Here’s why: “in” occurs twice in this verse: “But you, dear friends, by building... Read more

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