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Posted on September 2, 2020August 29, 2020 Bethany's Guest Posts

3 Ways to Get Truth from Your Head to Your Heart

You might have heard the famous quote: “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” 18... Read more

What in your life is ruthless
Posted on April 10, 2019March 20, 2019 Life of Faith

Withstanding Ruthlessness

The headache that comes back again and again. A chronic illness that knocks you off your feet without regard for where you’re headed or how... Read more

Bible verse about sin and the consequences of sin. Post talks about how sin affects us long after it is done, but God's grace still applies.
Posted on August 26, 2018July 20, 2018 Growing in Christ

When Sin Trails Behind Us

The sins of some are obvious, reaching the place of judgment ahead of them; the sins of others trail behind them. –1 Timothy 5:24 Paul... Read more

Fear doesn't look as big when you measure it up against God
Posted on March 21, 2018February 28, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Proportionate Fear

Spiders and I have a tenuous relationship. As a little girl, I thought they were downright freaky. But my beloved grandmother loved to scoop up... Read more

Watch out that you do not deceive others with intentions like the Bible warns against
Posted on February 4, 2018October 14, 2017 Loving Others

Are You Acting Like a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

One of the questions we often ask when reading Scripture is “how does this apply?” We’re usually thinking in terms of what the Word means... 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

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

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

blog series of starting well and new beginnings
Posted on August 20, 2017August 16, 2017 Start Well Series

Starting Well Requires Forward Movement

Part of starting well- no matter what we’re starting- is pushing steadily through the process of learning new things. “First days” and “starting fresh” can... Read more

Posted on July 23, 2017July 19, 2017 Loving Others My Faith Radio

4 Things to Ask Yourself Before You Give That Advice

I had a problem. I called up a friend and in the midst of our chatting I determined to act on the words of Proverbs... Read more

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