Sin Stinks

By Beth | March 11, 2014

  Let marriage be held in honor among all Hebrews 13:4a Sin stinks, often leaving an ugly mess for someone else to clean up. It seems I am seeing it in marriages a lot these days. This is my own challenge, from God’s word and to the church, to come with a mop. I grew up…

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Spiritual Hoodie

By Beth | March 7, 2014

…the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.  Psalm 146:8   For the record, I have nothing against hoodies. My favorite sweatshirt is a hoodie. During a very long drive, following my husband to deliver the car he was driving to…

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One Flesh

By Beth | February 25, 2014

Math was never my best subject. Then I got married and I got confused because it was my husband who taught me that 1 + 1 = 1 and he is good at math. One night several years ago I went to my husband about someone I felt had wronged me in some way (it was so…

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Why? Providence

By Beth | February 21, 2014

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28   Why is it that when I speak of providence I want to say, “Divine providence” or “in the providence of God”? A few days ago I was thinking…

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So Many Books…

By Beth | February 17, 2014

Every word of God proves true; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Proverbs 30:5   Raise your children well. Be authentic. Resolve conflict. Encourage others. Find the perfect husband. Land the perfect job. Show hospitality.  You name the topic and I am sure you can find a “Christian” book to…

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Don’t Just Sit There

By Beth | February 12, 2014

Even if you ‘re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there. Will Rogers   I have heard this quoted but looked at it in a new light when relating it to Christianity. I can’t tell you how many times I have thought I’m just sitting here – I need…

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