by bethwestcott | Jul 1, 2020 | Hope, Inspiration, learning and life
A NEW BEGINNING Commencement, new beginnings. We had a lilac bush growing in our yard when we moved in two years ago. It looked, well, pathetic, but it still had leaves, so I wanted to give it another chance or two. This spring I finally told my husband, “Cut it...
by bethwestcott | May 6, 2020 | Inspiration, learning and life, Nature and Creation, Thoughts
I’m thankful that it’s spring! How about you? Spring is my favorite season of the year as I watch the trees budding, the flowers coming into bloom, the grass turning from brown to green, and hear the birds singing. I enjoy the warm sunshine and the fresh...
by bethwestcott | Mar 18, 2020 | Devotional, Inspiration, learning and life, Thoughts
A TIME to WAIT When a baby’s hungry, he experiences hunger pains and demands to be fed, usually with cries that increase in urgency and volume, until he is satisfied. In keeping with the agricultural imagery in Scripture, James uses the farmer who has to wait...
by bethwestcott | Mar 4, 2020 | authors, Inspiration, learning and life
Today on my blog, I’d like you to meet fellow author Jessica White. Jessica’s romantic suspense, Song in the Dark, released yesterday. Drawing from Greek mythology, Jessica has created contemporary characters in a contemporary setting, adding the element...
by bethwestcott | Feb 11, 2020 | Caregiving, Family, learning and life
I prayed that God would make it possible for me to spend more time with my mother during her waning years. God answered my prayer, and I now live about 5 miles from her home. I’m not a full-time caregiver, but I share some responsibilities with my brother by helping...
by bethwestcott | Oct 28, 2019 | Inspiration, learning and life
What do you fear most? Failure Ridicule Rejection The dark Snakes or spiders, or both Dealing with the past Death Something else Although there are persons we may call fearless, most people fear something. Often fear is healthy because it keeps us out of trouble. For...
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