by bethwestcott | May 4, 2023 | Devotional, Faith, Inspiration, prayer
Simply said, prayer is talking to God. God speaks to us through His Word. We talk to God through prayer. I’m thankful that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, made it possible for me to have a direct line of communication to the Father when He gave up His life on the cross...
by bethwestcott | Jan 24, 2023 | Faithfulness, Inspiration, learning and life, resolution or word, the writing life
A Word for the Year Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, which usually fall by the wayside within a few days or weeks of the beginning of the new year, many of my friends chose a word for the year. I’ve done that several times, choosing words which I wanted to...
by bethwestcott | Jan 16, 2023 | Choices;, Faith, Inspiration, sanctity of life
God, the Creator of the universe, made mankind in His image. That image was marred when Adam and Eve sinned, opening the way for suffering and death. Cain, Adam and Eve’s oldest child, killed his brother Abel, in a fit of anger and jealousy–the first...
by bethwestcott | Dec 13, 2022 | Christmas, Christmas Hymns, Faith, Holiday, Hymn Stories, Inspiration, Music
The Hymns of Christmas I love the hymns of Christmas, songs of praise to God for the gifts of salvation and eternal life through His Son Jesus Christ. A celebration of Christ’s birth wouldn’t be complete without them. I also enjoy learning the stories...
by bethwestcott | Nov 28, 2022 | book characters, Choices;, Devotional, friends, Humility, Inspiration, learning and life, reconciliation
Regret, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” is a line from Eric Segal’s novel Love Story and subsequent 1970 film version. I don’t agree. A loving relationship means an apology for an offense is essential to maintain that...
by bethwestcott | Oct 25, 2022 | Faith, Inspiration, prayer, Thoughts
A teen boy once asked me if I thought it was all right to ask God for a camera. He didn’t say why he asked me this question. Prayer by a believer acknowledges God’s sovereignty, power, and faithfulness. It also demonstrated faith on the part of the person...
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