No Consequences – No Change

By Beth | July 28, 2015

  Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1   A few weeks ago a nutritionist told me that if I would stop eating gluten my gut troubles would go away. I was skeptical because it seems almost like a cliché’ today to be “gluten free.” The Consequences Well,…

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The Cure for Cowardice

By Beth | July 24, 2015

  Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13   There are many times when I have felt like a coward. Opportunities come for me to speak up for God and…

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Too Much, Too Soon

By Beth | July 21, 2015

  It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35b     I remember wanting to wear little heels with my Easter dress when I was eleven. My Mother would not have it, I was too young, according to her. Growing up I can’t tell you how many times I heard, “You can…

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Major Misconception

By Beth | July 14, 2015

Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 1 John 4:8   There seems to be a misconception in our nation. As bakers express a conviction not to bake cakes celebrating gay marriage and florists, who serve anyone who comes into their shops day to day, but draw the line…

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When I Am Afraid

By Beth | July 10, 2015

When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3   When my older granddaughter was  two or three she was afraid to climb open stairs. She and her family were visiting a friend who observed her fear and taught her to climb the stairs reciting Psalm 56:3 (top) as she went. With…

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Observant Kids

By Beth | July 7, 2015

The righteous who walks in his integrity– blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7   It was one of those adorable baby moments. My ten month old granddaughter initiated a game of “Peek- a- Boo.” She was “hiding” behind the arm of a chair, fully confident that if she could not see me, I…

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