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 | 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 24, 2025 | Christmas, Faith, Growth, Holidays, Jesus, The Writing Life, Understanding the Bible
If you haven’t already purchased your copies of Messages from Heaven, or if you want to buy more for Christmas gifts, now is an excellent time to take advantage of a great deal. This is the perfect gift for your friends, family, pastoral staff, work friends, small... 
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 | Apr 18, 2025 | Born Again!, Death, Depression, Easter, Faith, Grief, Holidays, Hope, Jesus, Praise, Waiting
Today’s blog is about waiting—a perfect topic for Easter week. Before Jesus came, people were waiting for the Messiah. When He arrived, Jesus’ disciples waited for Him to make His move to claim the throne of Israel. Since Jesus’ resurrection, believers have been...