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 | 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... 
by Beth Vice | Jan 8, 2025 | Christmas, Faith, Holidays, Hope, Jesus, Understanding the Bible
Imagine you receive an invitation to a baby shower. You’re so excited this child is finally on the way that you immediately begin preparations for the journey. The parents live in another country, and while you have a general idea where to find them, you don’t know... 
by Beth Vice | Jan 11, 2024 | Acceptance, Crisis, Faith, Fear, Growth, Hope, Understanding the Bible
These are the darkest months of the year and many are floundering emotionally. Including me. I already struggle with seasonal darkness and occasional depression, but right now I’m going through what many believers call a dark night of the soul. We’ve been praying more... by Beth Vice | Feb 3, 2023 | Acceptance, Crisis, Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Hope, Jesus, Prayer, Understanding the Bible
He had talked to his mom about Jesus so many times. And every time she said, “No, it’s too late for me. He doesn’t want me after all I’ve done.” It didn’t matter how he pleaded and tried to reassure her God was just waiting for her to accept Him. That He loved her and... by Beth Vice | Nov 18, 2022 | Faith, Fear, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Growth, Hope, Jesus, Love, Praise, Prayer, Thanksgiving, Understanding the Bible
Have you ever read a passage or verse in the Bible and started to meditate on it, then have the Lord stop you short and give you a completely different message than what you first thought? That’s what happened to me this morning. I’ve just started the Old Testament...