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Thoughts By Bethany Hayes

November 24, 2021

Forgiveness Frees

Suddenly, Jesus looked at the woman. Still speaking to Simon, He pointed to the love this forgiven sinner had been showing Him, in contrast to what Simon had failed to do. Simon gave Him no water to wash His feet.  This woman had used her tears. Simon gave Him no towel.  But she used her hair....

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August 23, 2021

We will not Fear

Prayer: Father, Thank You for being our refuge and strength. Thank You for Your abiding presence. Grant us the faith to trust You with our uncertainties. Grant us the faith that swallows fear, for Your Name's sake. Amen.

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July 28, 2021

When God Asks ‘Why’

“Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us.” (Psalm 62:8)

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July 21, 2021

100%

Is forgiveness through Christ final? Yes. 100%! Father, Thank You for this amazing truth. May we never dishonor You by accepting our standing cheaply.

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June 16, 2021

Distracted by Stillness

“Be still, and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10a One morning my heart felt like a lingering storm.  Numerous needs “my own and others” were crashing in on me like an unexpected whirlwind.

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April 28, 2021

Love Notes and Never Forgetting

I keep a running list of love notes. God’s love notes. Because unless He keeps telling me He loves me, my human heart stops believing it.

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April 16, 2021

The Hidden Place

“Consider your hidden life with God,” Oswald Chambers also said. That hidden life will bear up in the darkest seasons. T

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November 7, 2020

Five Reasons Why God Calls His People “Sheep”

Sheep need a shepherd. Sheep need a constant overseer. Other animals can fend for themselves. But not sheep. Sheep need a shepherd whose life work is to care for his sheep.

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July 30, 2020

When You Can Thank God for Breaking Your Heart

We all remember pains from the past.But our pain is valuable to Him. So valuable, He uses the pain to frame the beautiful things He’s making out of the pain.

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February 26, 2020

More than Faithful

I watched the sunset tonight. You know what thought never crossed my mind? That it

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