So, I ended my last blog saying that although this move is more Derek’s dream than mine, it wasn’t actually him who was anxious, bothered, and losing sleep over pushing it off a year… it was me. Weird, right? Why would someone be anxious over not doing something that they had been resisting for soContinueContinue reading “MN to TN: The Day I Said, “Let’s go.””
Author Archives: Bethany Joy
MN to TN: Ok, So Here’s Why…
I promised in my last blog that I would explain what brought on this crazy life transition… Why would we pick up and move from Minnesota to Tennessee without a particular job or house currently calling us or waiting for us? One might wonder, seeing as we have been well settled in our adorable littleContinueContinue reading “MN to TN: Ok, So Here’s Why…”
From Minnesota to Tennessee: The Adventure Begins
I’ve decided to try and break my writers block by journaling a journey upon which we are about to embark. I feel like it could be an interesting story. I mean after all… We are picking up and moving cross country with three boys going on 2, 4, & 6.We are (Lord willing), making thisContinueContinue reading “From Minnesota to Tennessee: The Adventure Begins”
Can We Just Talk About Jesus?
Can I have a few honest moments with you here? Can I open up a bit about where I’m at? My life has been particularly chaotic these past few weeks for various reasons and often the crazier things get, the more I get caught up in the crazy and I begin sinking in the mireContinueContinue reading “Can We Just Talk About Jesus?”
The Day I Put My Phone Down
One day I put my phone down. At first I felt bored and a little strange. So, used to having it in my hand at every turn, filling every still moment or awkward silence. It was my lifeline, my entertainment, the world at my fingertips. Now I had to look at whatever was right thereContinueContinue reading “The Day I Put My Phone Down”
Do You Want To Go Away As Well?
Jesus looked at the twelve men standing in front of him, his friends, the men he’d chosen from all others to share in his journey. He’d just spoken some hard truths to the crowds that had flocked to him. What he’d said had been too much to handle and was certainly not popular or acceptedContinueContinue reading “Do You Want To Go Away As Well?”
“Staying Safe” No Matter The Cost
I was walking through the mall with my three rambunctious little boys. In the midst of a wintery pandemic, it’s the only place I could really take them to burn off energy. My mom came along to help me wrangle them. As we walked, we were discussing my mom’s inability to go and visit withContinueContinue reading ““Staying Safe” No Matter The Cost”
“But What About Our Children?”
“It’s not me I’m worried about.” I looked my husband dead in the eye and continued. “When I see what’s happening in our country, when I see what’s happened in just a year, when I think of what could be coming, I wouldn’t be nearly so concerned if it were just me or just us,ContinueContinue reading ““But What About Our Children?””
Yep, Joe Biden IS My President
I wonder what you’re thinking… Maybe you’re like, “Good for you, he’s not mine!” Maybe you’re like, “That’s right girl, I’ve been waiting for this!” And I’m over here like, “Gosh, that hurts to say out loud.” I know, I know, it seems like the prime time to puff out my chest and jump onContinueContinue reading “Yep, Joe Biden IS My President”
Live As People Who Are Free
Dear Christian, This is a gentle reminder, a loving encouragement, a message of hope and a few probing questions… talking to me, talking to you, talking to everyone who is in Christ… a few simple and maybe obvious truths that can be easy to overlook if we aren’t incredibly careful. Truths that we are inContinueContinue reading “Live As People Who Are Free”
My Family Freedom 