Category Archives: death

They’re already here

Posted on February 19, 2017 by beth
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Mercy Killing Question

Posted on December 7, 2016 by beth

  My friend’s kitty has cancer. Kitty is really sick. Friend has decided not to do chemo treatments or other serious measures. Friend might have to decide whether or not to put kitty “to sleep.” Euthanizing, aka mercy killing a … Continue reading →

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Very Good Book Free @ Kindle Unlimited

Posted on July 19, 2016 by beth

Confessions of a Transformed Heart is a read-worthy, true account of a longtime missionary family told by Nancy, whose heart was remolded by God in the face of horror, disease and more. Even so, the book is encouraging and not a … Continue reading →

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At least I can pray…

Posted on August 12, 2015 by beth

I’ve been learning more and more about Christian girls being kidnapped by Muslims and sold as sex slaves.  Go ahead. Google it. It’s probably not gonna pop up in your town’s daily news feed. It sickens me to the core. … Continue reading →

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Get Knocked Conscious with Relentless Love

Posted on February 15, 2015 by beth

I’m selective about which books I read..and am so happy to recommend Relentless Love. It’s easy for me to read words but not pay attention to their meaning. It happens with fiction, non-fiction, instruction manuals…you name it. I can slip … Continue reading →

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Drummer is Wired for God

Posted on December 13, 2014 by beth

We’re heading deeper into the woods toward a drum circle – something I’ve never done before. Darkness swallows our flashlight beams. The path feels spongy with moss and fallen leaves. The sweet musty aroma of decay wafts on the chilly … Continue reading →

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Delete the Tapes

Posted on November 24, 2014 by beth

As always when I call Becky every four months or so for a catch up, we quickly delve into deep conversations. This call was no different. “I remember Mom enrolled me in a dance class when I was a little … Continue reading →

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My bad hurts others

Posted on November 17, 2014 by beth

“You cannot run from the Lord without inflicting heavy damage on other people.” * When we sin, we hurt other people. Can you think of an exception? Can any sin be innocuous? Even if the sin is “private” and unknown … Continue reading →

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Treated to the Word on Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2014 by beth

I bought a lot of candy bars for the Halloweeners that will arrive tonight at our front door. Then I began to feel wrong about condoning this tradition that has nothing to do with following Christ and everything to do with … Continue reading →

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What Are You Afraid Of?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by beth

I just finished reading Dr. David Jeremiah’s book (Kindle version), What are You Afraid Of? This bumper-sticker idea came to me: “If you do not fear God, sovereign creator of all, then it makes no sense to fear anything else. If … Continue reading →

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