Author Archives: beth

About beth

I started this blog in 2011 shortly after I finally opened my heart and mind to Jesus as a last resort. My intent with this blog is to share what I learn and feel along my path with Jesus.

Grow-Your-Own Proverbs

Posted on October 17, 2017

Here’s a sampling of my Life Group’s home-grown proverbs. Below those, is the prompt you can use if you’d like to write some of your own.   He who talks but never listens will soon be talking to himself.   … Continue reading →

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Reason Rant

Posted on September 29, 2017

Let’s say something unexpected and unpleasant has happened to you.  Someone says, “Things always happen for a reason.” Is that a comfort to you? Or an annoying platitude? How do you respond to it? Things always happen for a reason. … Continue reading →

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Too Old to Cry

Posted on September 16, 2017

At age twelve, Zekie was too old to be seen holding his mother’s hand. He wrenched his palm from her grip and ran ahead to listen to Jesus again. Zekie’s mother wagged her finger. “Stay with me!” He knew he … Continue reading →

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Touching Your Robe

Posted on August 11, 2017

Human: By my faith, I am healed. Jesus, Son of David, heal me! Satan: Get real. If he didn’t pluck the thorn from Paul’s side, why would he heal you? Wisdom: God is no respecter of persons. Human: Right! The … Continue reading →

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Shut Up! A true story

Posted on July 4, 2017

Shut Up! The only other time her mother acts like this is when Daddy’s away and three women come over to play bridge. Then, from her bed, the child can hear the ladies jabbering and cackling like strange jungle birds. … Continue reading →

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They’re already here

Posted on February 19, 2017
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What Will You Leave Behind?

Posted on February 18, 2017

Stages in Israel’s (Your) Journey       Numbers 33: 1- 55 1Here are the stages in the journey of the Israelites when they came out of Egypt by divisions under the leadership of Moses and Aaron. 2At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages … Continue reading →

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