Author Archives: Bethany LaShell

By Still Waters

Psalm 23 is one of the most beloved passages in Scripture—but when was the last time you truly let it sink in? In Still Waters, you’ll receive a fresh perspective on the Shepherd who leads, restores, and stays with you through every valley. Let this devotion be your invitation to pause, breathe, and find soul-deepContinueContinue reading “By Still Waters”

Fight Like a Queen

Photo by Jared Subia on Unsplash Once upon a time in a land far, far away, a powerful king ruled most of the world. His name was King Xerxes (also known as Ahasuerus), and he and his beautiful queen, Vashti, lived in a palace in Persia. King Xerxes’ word was law, and no one daredContinueContinue reading “Fight Like a Queen”

Walk the Talk

Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com “Sure, I’d love to help!” Not really, but I don’t want to sound rude. “Yes, I have plenty of time to work on that last-minute project!” I’m going to have to work overtime now because I’m swamped. Ugh. “I’m so sorry I hurt your feelings.” Why are you soContinueContinue reading “Walk the Talk”

God Loves the Prodigal’s Mama Too

One beautiful, benign, spring day, my phone buzzed with an unknown number. I answered it anyway. “Is this Mercia’s mom? I’m  here with her in the college parking lot, and she’s about to drive her car into a brick wall.” As I raced out the door and through town, I begged God to spare myContinueContinue reading “God Loves the Prodigal’s Mama Too”

Hazardous Conditions Ahead!

I just wanted to kayak through the spider lilies. A section of the Catawba River about half an hour from me has the largest concentration of Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the world during May and June every year. I’ve paddled this section several times before, and the water level is usually quite low, causingContinueContinue reading “Hazardous Conditions Ahead!”

The Gratitude Journal

Research shows that having an attitude of gratitude has many positive emotional AND physical benefits. Need help getting started? I’ve got you covered for the next month! Weekly verses on thankfulness, daily practices, and 28 unique questions PLUS 7 BONUS days in 72 full-color pages. Only $4.99 for the PDF! Want a full-color paperback withContinueContinue reading “The Gratitude Journal”

Word Crimes

inspired by Psalm 51 and War of Words by P.D. Tripp Have mercy on me, O God,because you are hesed.I’m counting on your faithfulness,mercy, and steadfast loveto delete my sinful words andto wash my mouth out with soap. Not just my mouth,but also my heart attitude.You are the one who’s most offendedalthough others have been slicedContinueContinue reading “Word Crimes”

The Gratitude Journal Now Available!

Did anyone else start 2024 with intentions of being more grateful and writing down things you’re thankful for every day? Anyone else have two days and a few random things in your brand-new notebook? So, to help you keep your gratitude resolution, I created a gratitude journal for you! It’s 64 pages and can be printed—if youContinueContinue reading “The Gratitude Journal Now Available!”

Ditch the Baggage

If you’re anything like me, you’ve made resolutions to lose weight, do devotions daily, save more money, be nicer to your family, and have a home-cooked meal on the table every night by 5:30. While there’s nothing wrong with those resolutions, if you’re anything like me, you’ve already broken at least one of them—and we’reContinueContinue reading “Ditch the Baggage”