Bethany Verrett
Bethany Verrett is a freelance writer who uses her passion for God, reading, and writing to glorify God. She and her husband have lived all over the country serving their Lord and Savior in ministry. She has a blog on graceandgrowing.com.
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Was Jonah Really Swallowed by a Fish?
When analyzing a story with about something as difficult to believe as Jonah being swallowed by a whale, it is important to remember that, while the Bible does have parables and metaphors in it, it...Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Can Christians (or Anyone) Manifest Good Things?
Manifestation, the act of willing one’s desires into reality, is not found in the Bible, potentially taps into the realm of the demonic, and ultimately allows someone to set themselves up as their...Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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Can Christian Women Work Outside the Home?
When considering what the Bible says explicitly, as well as examples in both the Old and New Testaments, we can see that God did not expect women to only remain in the home. In fact, we see many...Monday, April 22, 2024
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Is Our Faith Feelings or Fact?
Faith is seeing the facts, taking the next step to believe in the miraculous, and learning how to love God in a personal and emotional way.Monday, April 15, 2024
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8 Powerful Stories of Sacrifice in the Bible
People are, in their flesh, selfish creatures. They look out for their own interests first and foremost. But the Creator is the God of love and of giving. He gave life, purpose, and ultimately a...Friday, April 12, 2024
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7 Things Christians Get Wrong about Spiritual Warfare
Each person exists in the physical and the spiritual realms, and there are struggles in both of these aspects of life. When thinking about difficulties we face in the visible world – the physical...Thursday, April 11, 2024
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3 Things God Really Is in Control Of
One of the unique aspects of being human is that we can exert more control over our lives and the world around us than any other living being.Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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9 Christian Responses to Religious Trauma
Some people walk away from religions because of bad experiences, emotional pain, or even severe abuse. This occurs in every faith on earth, including cults, polytheistic religions, and the...Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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3 Things God Really Is in Control Of
One of the unique aspects of being human is that we can exert more control over our lives and the world around us than any other living being. Despite the unparalleled control anyone can exert over...Monday, March 11, 2024
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What Does the Bible Say about Sex before Marriage?
Love has many types of expressions, designed by God to be wonderful, to create bonds, and to be outward demonstrations about the depth of His love. Even romantic love is a mechanism for the world...Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Is Gentle Parenting Biblical?
This can be a tempting model for Christian parents because it models values like gentleness, patience, and love, which are Fruits of the Spirit and Christ-like virtues. However, we should examine...Friday, March 1, 2024
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5 Prayers for Happiness and True Joy
Happiness can be a complicated emotion in the Christian community. Some people sell happiness as the end goal of the faith with prosperity gospel messaging; earthly happiness is available to those...Thursday, February 15, 2024
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5 Wrong Ways to Pray
Prayer is one of the most important ways of building a relationship with God, it’s the way to have a direct conversation with Him. It is a time to build intimacy with the Creator, the Savior, the...Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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30 Verses Every Christian Should Memorize
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). Jesus Christ is the Living Word, who walks with those who call Him “Lord.” He also enshrined the story...Thursday, January 18, 2024
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What Does the Bible Say about Ancestor Worship?
The Bible is clear that only God is worthy of worship and praise, and Christians have a calling and a responsibility to share the Gospel with the people of the world who are still deceived by the...Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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How Our Limits Remind Us of God’s Limitlessness
Human beings live under many constraints, some visible and some invisible. God, on the other hand, does not exist under the same limitations. When people are reminded of what they cannot do, it is...Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Prayer for Election Day
Prayer is one of the most important actions during an election, next to voting. A vote made due to worldly concerns, overpowering emotions, or with cold logic that does not seek the guidance of the...Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Why Is It So Important for Christians to Marry Other Christians?
Commitment is a big deal. Marriage, one of the biggest commitments a person can make, should not be taken lightly. For Christians, there is a lot of guidance on how to look for the right person to...Tuesday, September 12, 2023