Reflection on Nehemiah 9:6
by Pastor Nate on October 24th, 2025
The first article of the Apostles' Creed states: "I believe in God, the Father, the Almighty, creator of Heaven and Earth." Have you ever thought about the implications of this statement? If we really believe that God created the entirety of this world then care for the planet should be a chief concern of all Christians. Unfortunately, the effects of pollution continually harm God's creation and t... Read More
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Stories of Bethany: Extravagant Love Mary Anoints Jesus (John 12:1–8)
by Pastor Nate on October 23rd, 2025
Acts of devotion to God are not wasted efforts that should be redirected toward service, Read More
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The Healing Power of Ritual: Finding God in the Rhythms of Faith
by Pastor Nate on October 22nd, 2025
Rituals connect us with God, and with one another, and with the long story of believers who found hope in these same prayers and songs.
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Finding Strength in Weakness: A Reflection on God’s Grace (2 Corinthians 12:9)
by Pastor Nate on October 21st, 2025
Grace isn’t a reward for those who get it right; it’s the quiet strength that meets us when we don’t. Read More
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When God Works Great Things in Small Places: A Reflection on The Canticle of the Turning
by Pastor Nate on October 20th, 2025
The same Spirit that spoke through Mary still moves quietly through us and the mundane moments of our day. Read More
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19th Sunday of Pentecost
by Pastor Nate on October 19th, 2025
Today is the 19th Sunday of PentecostWorship is an essential devotional practice. We encourage you to join in for worship at Bethany this weekend either in person or through our livestream. For an additional devotional reflection, listen to this sermon from Pastor Nate in 2024.... Read More
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Enjoy a Good Meal - Practice ResurrectionListen to Music - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Kings - Hope in ExileWorship - Practice ResurrectionAppreciate Art - Practice ResurrectionLaughter HelpsDrink Water - Practice ResurrectionWatch a Sunset - Practice ResurrectionStretch - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Corinthians - Hope in the TurmoilThe Lord is My ShepherdBreathe - Practice ResurrectionRead - Practice ResurrectionCreate - Practice ResurrectionWalk or Run - Practice ResurrectionCall a Friend - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 1st Chronicles - God's Presence in HistoryLove in ActionFor Aging GracefullyForgive - Practice ResurrectionLearn - Practice ResurrectionWash - Practice ResurrectionExplore - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Corinthians - The Importance of ReconciliationGod Our ParentAdvocate - Practice ResurrectionLight a Candle - Practice ResurrectionTaste - Practice ResurrectionTake a Nap - Practice ResurrectionDonate - Practice ResurrectionThe Book of 2nd Chronicles - Consequences of Unfaithfulness
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