Bethany McIlrath

First and Second: Perspective On What Matters Most (Matthew 22:36-40)

Tag: work

  • In Control We Trust

    In Control We Trust

    {The fifth installment in the In ____We Trust Series} If I were in charge everything would be okay. People would do I want them to do, and since I generally care about some people, some people would be better off for it. I would have everything I think I need, really hard stuff wouldn’t happen,…

  • He’s Got the Battle If We’ve Got the Praise- The Word Works Series

    He’s Got the Battle If We’ve Got the Praise- The Word Works Series

    If there’s anyone I know who is comfortable being uncomfortable, it’s Christine. I mean that in the best way. She’s always bravely sharing about the gritty, not-so-fun parts of life on Precepts and Life Preservers. But she also always bluntly calls us to come with her, nearer to Christ, and to the comfort He provides…

  • He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    He Must Increase- The Word Works Series!

    Formerly a journalist, Lois approaches her blog, Waxing Gibbous, with facts. Facts about life, the facts of a story she is living, and the facts of who our Lord is and how He is working right now. She lives and writes truth, and I’m blessed to share this space with her today. When I was…

  • THE WORD WORKS

    THE WORD WORKS

    A simple “I love you” can take root in a person’s heart and change them. Hearing “I believe in you” or “you’re special” makes all the difference to children- and confident adults. Likewise, disparaging words can wreak havoc on anyone’s life. Our words are powerful. How much more are His? Over the centuries, people have…

  • Giving Our Best

    Giving Our Best

    “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” –Colossians 3:23 “He’s got a piece of my heart,” we say. “Do you want a piece of me?” we ask the confronter. Throughout the day, our schedules are divided into pieces: a half an hour block here, fifteen minutes there….

  • Bringing the Old Into the New

    Bringing the Old Into the New

      Living anew amongst old things is tough. Young people working in offices filled with pre-dominantly middle-aged adults know all about that. It’s hard to “be” the change when it seems nothing is changing around you. But it’s also hard to have a set way and to adapt when newness comes along. Middle-aged adults in…