Radical Faith

By Beth | April 12, 2013 |

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105 “Christianity is radical.”  These were my husband’s words to me when I first told him I had become one. I responded that it was too late for me to consider that.  The Hound of Heaven had pursued me and…

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The Kindness of Patience

By Beth | April 10, 2013 |

Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4   I am fascinated by God’s patience, not just with me, but with the church and with sinful people (that excludes no one) in general. In His…

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Sibling Revelry

By Beth | April 4, 2013 |

Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3   I feel I have done my own children a disservice. There are two of them. By that, I mean there are “only” two of them. I regret not giving them more siblings. Though the “fruit of the…

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Wondering, Waiting, Trusting

By Beth | March 28, 2013 |

                                                                            Glory in His Holy Name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!  1 Chronicles…

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Who’s Responsible?

By Beth | March 25, 2013 |

    Who’s Responsible, Football Players, Girls, the culture, or Parents? One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs  12:26 In the newspaper today was another short clip about a couple of high school football players accused of sexually assaulting girls. The details…

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Grace Reflected

By Beth | March 21, 2013 | Comments Off on Grace Reflected

  And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. John 1:16 My friend on the phone: “Hi, are we on for lunch today?” Me: “Ohhh! I forgot! I am so sorry I meant to call you yesterday to tell you I wouldn’t be home!”   She was so kind and forgiving. Her response to…

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