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The Only Bethany We’ll Ever Need

The Only Bethany We’ll Ever Need

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest,” says the Lord. // Matthew 11:28 (Alleluia verse) I swiped a tear from my...
November 06, 2024
To Serve, with Love

To Serve, with Love

The Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. // Mark 10:45 (Alleluia verse) Are you okay? There are several emails left...
October 19, 2024
Ask Him Anything

Ask Him Anything

But they did not understand the saying, and they were afraid to question him. // Mark 9:32  What does that mean, Lord? my bewildered heart implored as I wrestled with...
September 21, 2024
Not Just A Pretty Face - Blessed Is She

Not Just A Pretty Face

Seek always the face of the Lord. // Psalm 105:4b “You’re really pretty—stunning, actually.”  The statement surprised me as much as the person making it. But as I exited the...
July 09, 2024
Is Your Room Ready? - Blessed Is She

Is Your Room Ready?

“Wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, ‘The Teacher says, “Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ Then he will...
June 01, 2024
Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart - Blessed Is She

Love’s Got A Hold On My Heart

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” // John 14:1 I sucked in a breath and tried to remain as still as possible while the sunny-haired technician pressed the doppler...
April 25, 2024
And Now, Our Feature Presentation - Blessed Is She

And Now, Our Feature Presentation

Lent starts February 14, and so does the RESCUED Blessed is She Lent devotional. This year, you’ll be receiving an excerpt from the Lent devotional every day in your inbox (in...
February 01, 2024
Our Very Existence is A Gift - Blessed Is She

Our Very Existence is A Gift

And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked him. // Luke 17:15-16 ...
November 14, 2023
Feeding the Flames of Love - Blessed Is She

Feeding the Flames of Love

Jesus said to him, "Feed my lambs." // John 21:15  (Gospel from the Optional Memorial of Pope Saint John XXIII)  “The Body of—”  The priest stopped abruptly as I sank...
October 10, 2023
Sowing the Seeds of His Love - Blessed Is She

Sowing the Seeds of His Love

Those that sow in tears shall reap rejoicing. // Psalm 126:5  “Ricky’s gone,” were her first words when I walked into the office that Monday morning. My hand immediately went...
September 24, 2023
Feed Me, Lord . . . But Hold the Wheat, Please - Blessed Is She

Feed Me, Lord . . . But Hold the Wheat, Please

While Israel I would feed with the best of wheat, and with honey from the rock I would fill them. // Psalm 81:16  In my current season of life, I...
August 06, 2023
Clenched Hands, Generous Heart - Blessed Is She

Clenched Hands, Generous Heart

I swear by myself, declares the LORD, that because you acted as you did in not withholding from me your beloved son, I will bless you abundantly and make your...
July 05, 2023