by Beth Vice | May 15, 2026 | Death, Faith, Family, Hope, Jesus, Sickness, Waiting
My sister-in-law, Kathy, passed away April 27 after nine grueling months of chemo, emergency hospital stays, hope for recovery, and finally the news that her body was giving out. It was heartbreaking to see her suffer. She wanted to live with her husband into old age,... 
by Beth Vice | Feb 25, 2026 | Heaven, Hope, Nature
There’s nothing better to lift my spirits than getting “out in the green.” It renews my body and spirit to breathe the fresh air and see all the wonders God has created. I feel God’s presence all around. There’s just something about mountains and trees, ferns and... 
by Beth Vice | Dec 12, 2025 | Christmas, Easter, Faith, Hope, Jesus
I love Christmastime! The lights, music, decorations, nativity scenes, and opportunities to give to the needy are everywhere! Peace and goodwill abound, right? Well, not always. Have you ever gotten a sideways glance or experienced the sudden awkward pause in... 
by Beth Vice | Nov 27, 2025 | Christmas, Faith, Gratitude, Holidays, Hope, Thanksgiving
We hope for so many things in life, but are often confounded and confused when: Our boss takes the company in a whole new direction than we’re prepared to go. When our pastor shuts down a ministry, we feel is essential. When our spouse has a completely different... 
by Beth Vice | Jul 11, 2025 | Crisis, Depression, Divorce Recovery, Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Grief, Growth, Hope, Integrity, Jealousy, Jesus, Love, Suicide, Waiting
I’m currently reading The Keeper by Charles Martin. Bones, one of the main characters, was sexually and physically abused as a child by priests who had been entrusted with his care. After years of imprisonment in a dark labyrinth of crypts carved beneath the church,... 
by Beth Vice | May 29, 2025 | Crisis, Death, Depression, Divorce Recovery, Hope, Understanding the Bible, Waiting
The Valley of Achor literally means “Valley of Trouble.” It was named after a guy named Achan. The Israelites had just won an astounding victory in Jericho by following God’s crazy battle plan. He told them to walk around the city once every day for seven days, and...