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”
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Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary
I used to be a complainer. I mean, like really. In spite of the sign I still (as an empty nester) have in my house that says No Whining. I complained to fellow worship team members about having to get up so early on a Sunday morning. (And totally missed the irony of that.) IContinueContinue reading “Satisfaction Is in the Sanctuary”
Introducing the Midlife Faith Group!
A few months ago, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Angie Baughman on her podcast Steady On. We chatted about all kinds of life stuff, especially what happens when we get to the middle-aged stage of life (defined by many as ages 40-65ish). I’m pretty sure I had a moment and totally forgotContinueContinue reading “Introducing the Midlife Faith Group!”
Behind the Mask of Health Mania
As we begin a new year, we often make goals or resolutions to improve our physical health—lose weight, exercise more, eat better, cook at home more, cut out sugar, etc. But we often forget about those goals before the end of the month. While there’s nothing wrong with improving our physical health and nothing wrongContinueContinue reading “Behind the Mask of Health Mania”
50 Things about Turning 50
Today is my 50th birthday, and to celebrate, I’ve listed 50 things I’ve learned in life (in no particular order). 50 is fabulous!Living 50 years is worth celebrating!Eat the chocolate.I am enough!!!Jesus has met my every need, and He’ll keep meeting every need.This, too, shall pass.Friends need to be cultivated and cherished.I’m feeling more settledContinueContinue reading “50 Things about Turning 50”
Crew: Anchor Series #4
Who’s your crew? You know, your people, your tribe, your group. A large ship can’t sail with just a captain; it needs a crew, and everyone needs to do his or her job well. Real life is the same; we are not meant to do everything—literally or metaphorically—ourselves. God created us with a rich diversityContinueContinue reading “Crew: Anchor Series #4”
How to Navigate the Uncharted Waters of Life
When my brother and I sailed with my grandparents for a summer when we were teenagers, I never worried about how we would get from one island to another. My brother and I would just be excited about time on the open sea and the upcoming adventures on a different island. Our Bibles are ourContinueContinue reading “How to Navigate the Uncharted Waters of Life”
Soul Anchor: Anchor Series Part 1
Life storms are inevitable although no one could have predicted anything like this recent worldwide pandemic, just like we have no way of knowing when life’s storms will hit us. But we need to be prepared for when our husband’s boss calls to say he had a stroke at age 52. We need to beContinueContinue reading “Soul Anchor: Anchor Series Part 1”
After the Storm: Part 4, Jesus in the Storm
The question now is, what will we do after the storm is over? Eventually, we will be unquarantined; eventually you’ll hold the divorce certificate in your hand; eventually you’ll find another job, another house, another church; eventually the drama in your children’s lives will settle down. But what lesson will you take away from theseContinueContinue reading “After the Storm: Part 4, Jesus in the Storm”
Praise Before Victory
It’s a dreary, chilly day here in North Carolina, but that’s no excuse to let my inside grumpiness be on display for everyone else. Although it may seem like no big deal, it’s not. Victory in small things leads to victory in bigger things. Learning how to have victory over a grumpy mood one dayContinueContinue reading “Praise Before Victory”
Bethany LaShell 