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Only a Tiny Pebble

Only a Tiny Pebble

by Bryan Ruby, Bethel Christian Writers Do you find a passion . . . or does a passion find you? Something you love so much it calls you to lace up your Mizunos at 4:35 a.m. to hit the running path?  I was in my happy place. AirPods pumping music loud enough to...

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Dancing With My Friend, King David

Dancing With My Friend, King David

by Bryan Ruby, Bethel Christian Writers Scene One Opening Night Jitters  The evening had finally arrived when I walked into the 5:00 call for volunteers at 4:50 p.m. It wasn’t a surprise to find the foyer and auditorium already abuzz with excitement—Night to...

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A Bethel Family update, from our Bethel elders

A Bethel Family update, from our Bethel elders

A Bethel Family update, from our Bethel elders:  This Sunday we shared an important announcement about a strategic pivot in our multi-site approach. You can check out that announcement here if you missed it. One value we’re striving for as a leadership team is...

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My Own Jesus Revolution

My Own Jesus Revolution

by Bryan Ruby, Bethel Christian Writers October 1972 The clock above the blackboard froze at 11:50 a.m. and my early morning instant breakfast was long gone. The October sun called to me through my third-period World History class.  Ring . . .ring. Finally,...

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The Other Side of the Coin

The Other Side of the Coin

A GO Trip Transformation Story by Earle Kennell from visiting our Global Partner, AIM, in Cambodia Up by 5 am and breakfast at the hotel. Following a team meeting and devotion our mission team loaded into a van for the trip to another church and school in Phnom...

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Team Sheep vs Team Goat

Team Sheep vs Team Goat

by Bryan Ruby, Bethel Christian Writers If you haven’t taken advantage of the new year’s 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, it’s not too late. By kicking off 2023 with three weeks dedicated to Him, we’re giving God free rein in our personal lives, families, Bethel body,...

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Waiting for You

Waiting for You

by Jane Toth, Bethel Christian Writers I was waiting for you to wake up, watching you sleep. I saw your eyes open, your thoughts slowly take shape as awareness brought you fully awake. I was hoping you would say “Good morning,” but you didn’t as thoughts of your to do...

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Dial-A-Prayer

Dial-A-Prayer

by Gabe Lyons, Bethel Christian Writers Prayer – one of the foundational tenets of a Christian Life. When I was young, Dad, who was Jewish, and Mom, who was Episcopalian, would deposit me at church on Sunday mornings, drive away, and then retrieve me when the service...

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