Category: Holy Beautiful

  • That Beautiful Space Between

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Over the years the Father has brought more ladies into our little group. Women once alone, alienated, isolated, abused, broken, sinful… you name it… women set apart, pulled apart, living apart.

  • The Naked Truth

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    Bethany Douglas
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    “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. As you sent me into the world, so I have sent…

  • A Prayer for Fear

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Lord, I fear so many things- pain, losing my children, the unknown, my future, the depravity and violence of this world. Money problems, marital fights, a sick friend… you name it, Father; in dark days, during hard times, I find myself fretting too much. God I know you tell me in your Word not to…

  • Counting Joy

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Joy is an odd thing. It’s hard to get my head around this feeling at times because, as we all know, feelings are fickle. As humans are feelings are almost wholly dictated by circumstances- by what is happening to or around us. We are happy when things go well, proud of accomplishments, sad with loss,…

  • Restless

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    Bethany Douglas
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    What costly graceThat my life should be so transformedBeyond that which is called comfortable!My heart is so charged With a restlessness to serve YouAnd feel that restWhich only laboring with You can give.What consternationThat my life should be so fullAnd pressed about with demanding crowds!My head is so challengedWith a restlessness to serve peopleBut not yet…

  • Pause and Ponder

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    Bethany Douglas
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    I wanted to catch a moment with just you, me, and a newborn baby this day. Just us. Together in a moment of time. There are probably children playing in the background, wrapping paper bits scattered about, smells of Christmas dinner wafting here and there. Or perhaps none of those- perhaps today is quiet or…

  • For Those Who Ache

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    Bethany Douglas
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    For Those Who Ache I imagine you feel like damaged goods. Like what little was there to start with is now irrevocably tarnished. So much so that you\’re not worthy of love or any goodness in life. People have started treating you differently- like your pain and wounds are just too much… too ugly… to…

  • A Change of Scenery

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    Bethany Douglas
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    I’ve been doing a lot of gardening lately and my poor front bed has been begging for attention. It’s got several bushes that, although beautiful, were just planted helter-skelter thoughout the location; neither blossoming well nor growing as abundantly as they should. Don’t get me wrong, none of them are dying, none are not NOT…

  • It\’s In Your Head

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    Bethany Douglas
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    It’s In Your Head In a world teeming with violent images, harsh news, back-biting, gossip, visions of terror, war and fear-mongering it is no wonder that many Christians find our sensitivities dulled by the onslaught of the filth we come into contact with. Living on this side of heaven should come with a warning label…

  • And the Soul Felt It\’s Worth

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Sitting in church this last Sunday we were singing the usual and expected Christmas carols. Having grown up in church I must admit that the majority of these beautiful classics I know well… most by heart even. However this last Sunday something struck me as we were singing Oh Holy Night. I confess though I…

  • Look Away

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Look Away As you walk today dear one do not linger by those who would ridicule you. I speak peace. Look away to Me. Do not open your ear or heart to that which entangles you. I am your light and your salvation. Look instead for Me. Do not cast timid eyes down to see…

  • Dear One,

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Dear one,You are a warrior princess. Daughter of the Most High. Adopted into the Creator’s family as honored, cherished, and chosen. Think like one who has the favor of Jehovah Jirah.Speak as one who has the ear of El Elyon. Act as if the Host of Heaven is watching your deeds as daughter of the King.Love like your…

  • Grinding It Out

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    Bethany Douglas
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    I must admit, I’ve never been one to make New Years resolutions, and yet this year for some inexplicable reason I’ve made <several>. I’m happy to announce I’m quite resolved to keep them and have done well thus far. 8 days down, 357 to go right?! Lately I’ve found myself encouraging quite a few young…

  • Mind Your Soil

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Reading through Luke 8 today and the parable of the Sower I was struck anew by the visual of all the different kinds of ground that the seeds were scattered on. “A farmer went out to sow seeds for a harvest. As he scattered his seed, some of it fell on the hard pathway and…

  • The Joshua Series- GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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    Bethany Douglas
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    I\’m excited to start a new series with lessons found in the book of Joshua. The Lord has been walking with me through the early books of the Old Testament for the last year and I\’m finally at a place that I can share all the insights God\’s been showing me. Join us weekly for…

  • You Are Loved

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    Bethany Douglas
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    I wanted to pause with you for just a moment today to tell you that I love you.We may have never met. We probably will never get the chance. For many, oceans separate us and miles of land stretch between our hearts. And yet you need to know today that you sister are precious. Your…

  • The Joshua Series- SCARLET CORDS

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Hebrews 11, the enviable “Hall of Faith” in the New Testament is chalk-full of formidable giants of the Bible. Abel, Moses, Abraham, Enoch, Noah, Isaac, Rahab, Jacob, Gideon, Samson, Sarah, David, Joseph, Barak, Jephthah, Samuel – the list is impressive to say the least. Most are well-known heroes of old who’s stories echo on the…

  • Jars of Clay

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    Bethany Douglas
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    We took in a new foster this week who was in a horrific car crash last year. It’s taken almost 9 months to recoup but she finally came home with me last Thursday. She is getting stronger but is quite fragile still. She had broken her jaw multiple places and will require extensive surgery in…

  • Playing Hide and Seek

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Lately my kids have been on a hide-and-seek kick. Generally from each other, though occasionally they just <love> to hide from me… especially when they\’re playing and I\’m not even aware that I\’m in the game. They think it\’s hilarious to hide when I call them. The other day after a particularly frustrating round of…

  • In His Time

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    Bethany Douglas
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    Lately I\’ve had a string of days where nothing has come easily. Actually I think I\’m going on more like a month. Having five kids, 3 of which are special needs, our calendar is literally jam packed with appointments, therapy, games, school functions, church stuff, with times in between to eat, sleep, and bathe if…

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