Steadfast on the Roller Coaster

By Beth | January 11, 2013 | Comments Off on Steadfast on the Roller Coaster

This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life. Psalm 119:50        “The tumors have shrunk!” “She’s in the hospital with an infection in her blood.” “The cat scan was clear!” “Her temperature was 104.5.” “The next round of chemo starts on Thursday.” “We have to postpone treatment so…

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Immobilized by Fear

By Beth | January 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Immobilized by Fear

“Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. Isaiah 51:7       Who is the most faithful, loyal friend you have on earth? She can’t touch the faithfulness and loyalty of God to His people.…

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Leftover Lunacy

By Beth | January 3, 2013 | Comments Off on Leftover Lunacy

…for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7   Leftovers from Christmas: Nonpareils, Trinidad truffles, M & Ms, Rice Krispie treats, Chex Mix Puppy Chow, and gluten free chocolate cookies. Oh yeah, and the Oreo Truffles from New Year’s Eve. For some of you…

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What is Righteousness?

By Beth | December 31, 2012 | Comments Off on What is Righteousness?

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8 “What is righteousness?” I was asked this question several years ago by a young woman who had recently come to know the Lord. The initial answer was easy. In an attempt to keep it simple…

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Christmas Church

By Beth | December 27, 2012 | Comments Off on Christmas Church

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Hebrews 10:24-25   Often, the class teaches the teacher more than she teaches them.…

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Call His Name Jesus

By Beth | December 24, 2012 |

Call His Name Jesus “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:29 I sat in a church worship service almost every Sunday of my life from birth to college. I heard the Bible read and learned the stories that were taught in Sunday School. I went to Vacation…

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