by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Jan 28, 2013 | Blog
Gifted. That’s the word that comes to mind when I think of Ann Voskamp. Author of One Thousand Gifts, her writing has had a HUGE impact on my life. The other night I was scrolling through twitter when I noticed she had posted a link to her blog. “A Life... by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Jan 15, 2013 | Blog, Travel
Palm trees. Pouring rain. Plumeria blooms. Late night pillow talk. Pigeon jargon. Lion King trees. Wedding dress shopping. Tears of joy. Best friends. Pork. More pork. Rockn’ to reggae. Sunshine. Crazy sunset. Family. Sweet conversations. Rest. I’m so... by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Jan 11, 2013 | Blog, God, Prayer
Legs crossed, head bowed down, hands opened. Hearts being laid bare. Honest. Real. Raw. Heartfelt. Amen’s being proclaimed in my heart. I get to lead a small group of college girls every Thursday night. They come over, we eat, talk about life (and Downton Abby &... by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Jan 4, 2013 | Blog, God
After reading “Anything” by Jennie Allen, I had to write out my own prayer of anything. It’s messy. It’s scary. It’s vulnerable. But I pray that God uses it to encourage you. As God’s beloved, we have nothing to fear. He is for us.... by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Jan 3, 2013 | Blog, God
I’ve been living comfortably. Not that I haven’t had tearful nights and stressful, hard days—I have. But I’ve been clinging to my comfort. My desire to be in control. To know what’s next. To not risk too much because I know how deeply painful it is. I don’t like... by Jeff Bethke Bethke | Dec 31, 2012 | Blog
A new year is coming…so quickly. As I sit here reflecting on this past year, I’m in awe at my incredible God. 2012 held so many beautiful things. And 2013 is promising much excitement: 2 weddings, travels galore: Maui, Oahu, Uganda, Germany, Italy, California; Jeff’s...