October 27 It’s been a busy, colorful, autumn month. Here are a few things I especially enjoyed in October: Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson I mentioned this book in last week’s Snippet and finished a few days ago. I’m certain it will be one I pick back up again soon. Adorning the Dark is … Continue reading October Smiles
October 20 If you’ve followed my blog for more than a few weeks, you know Andrew Peterson is high on my list of favorite writers. I’ve been waiting a long time for the release of his first non-fiction book—Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making. It hit retailers last Tuesday … Continue reading Adorning the Dark
October 13 Last night, I pulled on a jacket and walked out into the night. For the first time, October made me shiver. I stood and listened. Silence. Shadows. Cold. I turned and looked up the slope to my home. Yellow light poured from the windows and music floated from somewhere inside. Laughter. Light. Warmth. … Continue reading A Glimpse of Home
This month marks two years since I launched Bethany J’s Journal and became a blogger. Since October 2017, I’ve made pages of mistakes. I’ve fought discouragement. I’ve tried to craft better sentences. I’ve been enraptured by who God is and how he chooses to use me. And this month, I’ve realized it’s time for a … Continue reading Why I’m Rethinking My Blog Schedule
October 6 My friend asked a question last week that got me thinking: “Bethany, if you weren’t a Christian, where do you think you’d be today?” The more thought I gave it, the more sobering the question became. I started sensing just how much my faith infiltrates and informs me. I tried wrapping my mind … Continue reading A Serious Question
September 29 Can I just say, September flew? Here I am at another month-end, ready for October bonfires and pumpkins and coffee. But first, here are a few things that made me happy in September: The Gray Havens This husband-wife duo has been making music I love for a long time. This month, they came … Continue reading September Smiles
This article was first published on TheRebelution blog, where you can read it in its entirety. Hey, you—dude in Vans and denim, brushing paint across canvas and concrete—I want to talk to you. You—the girl sipping coffee, spinning stories across your laptop screen—listen up. Teen brimming with inspiration, searching for outlets to spill yourself—let me … Continue reading Christian Teen, Don’t Waste Your Creativity
September 22 I’m a busy person, and I’m guessing you are too. My days are short and my lists long, so I like to multitask. While I’m writing, working, cleaning, or walking, it’s often with earbuds in and a podcast playing. Today, I’ll share a few of my favorites: The Gospel Coalition Podcast hosted by … Continue reading My Favorite Podcasts
September 15 I’ve been reading lots of online articles lately from a few of my favorite websites. Today, I’ll share three. I hope you can find time this week to read and be uplifted by them. Fill Your Heavy Heart with Heaven: Counsel for the Downcast by Michael S. Lundy “Sometimes filling our mouths with … Continue reading 3 Articles to Read This Week
Two months ago, a friend emailed me for advice on finding a solid church. I wanted to respond that I was the wrong person to ask. I’ve never “church hopped” or “church shopped.” I’ve never had to hunt down a healthy congregation. My Dad became a pastor in 2001, the year I was born. Not … Continue reading 10 Things I Love About My Church
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