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Posted on June 11, 2019May 22, 2019 Faith

Grow in Grace

As a new mom, a friend of mine regularly reported sleeplessness. Sipping hot drinks while her infant alternated between fussing and sleeping, she told me... Read more

Opportunity may not be visible, but it is still there.
Posted on June 24, 2018April 13, 2018 My Faith Radio

The Opportunity You Can’t See Yet

You look around and nothing seems promising. The only way ahead, it would seem, is to keep trudging along. It feels wrong and it sounds... Read more

Posted on April 22, 2018March 30, 2018 Book Reviews

Ecclesiastes and The Wise Fool

“Have you ever read Ecclesiastes?” my friend asked. We’d been talking about philosophy and that question we all face sometimes: does any of this matter?... Read more

Biblical wisdom for setting and reaching goals.
Posted on January 3, 2018January 2, 2018 Bethany's Guest Posts

Recipe for a Wisdom Sandwich

Did you learn to write using the sandwich strategy? Although I’m sure Saul of Tarsus didn’t know this strategy, he did follow the pattern in... Read more

For Those who love to read or write...
Posted on October 15, 2017October 12, 2017 Loving Others

If You Love to Read or Write…

I’m not a spotlight person. My happy place is the softly lit corner with a book and a friend to share it with. Or the... Read more

A Tale of Two Men and Their Riches
Posted on October 4, 2017September 24, 2017 Bethany's Guest Posts

A Tale of Two Men (And Their Riches)

Two men, many years apart in history, were blessed with abundance. With more riches than they could enjoy at the time of harvest, the men... 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

Posted on April 17, 2017 Growing in Christ

Battery Operated Faith

My husband is a fan of gadgets and tools. No surprise, since he makes a living fixing stuff. One might think the man loves all... Read more

Posted on May 25, 2016April 10, 2017 Word Studies

Word of the Week: Understanding

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding”  –Proverbs 3:5 The verse is easy to memorize, but it’s... Read more

Posted on February 27, 2016 Faith My Faith Radio

What God Has For You

Today and everyday, there are several gifts the Lord offers to us. What will you accept with gratitude today? http://myfaithradio.com/2016/god-today/ Read more

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