Jeff Bethke Bethke, Author at Jeff and Alyssa
What Is Your Calling?

What Is Your Calling?

“Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don’t be impressed with yourself. Don’t compare yourself with others. Each of you must take responsibility for doing the creative best you can do with your...
To My Best Friend

To My Best Friend

To Jeff, I so distinctly remember meeting you for the first time. We were at a wedding, you were wearing a bright blue collared shirt and looking so tan. I had butterflies and my palms were sweating at the thought of you coming over to talk to me. After we met, I...
Be Brave

Be Brave

Have you ever loved doing something? Where when you do it, deep down you know that yes, this is what you were created to do. You feel alive. You feel cozy, like you’re at home- completely in your element. Not that it’s perfect- no, not even close. You still may have a...
A Father’s Heart

A Father’s Heart

Kinsley had her little hand wrapped around my finger as I sat with her in the backseat. We were on our way to the airport to fly home. Our friend was in the driver’s seat talking to Jeff when he pulled out a thick, leather bound bible. He handed it over to Jeff and as...
The Best Yes

The Best Yes

Decisions. Big ones. Everyday ones. Yes. No. Different time. We all are faced with decisions on a daily basis. What will I eat today? Should I have coffee with so and so? Do I really need to clean the bathrooms today? (Any one else a procrastinator when it comes to...