Philippians 1:12-30 Last week we looked at the first “faith lever” of our 60-Day Spiritual Growth Challenge: Be Confident. This week we turn our attention to faith lever number two: Be Hopeful. Paul’s enduring hope was a significant quality in his life. His perspective and approach were hope-filled. Hope is […]

Philippians 1:6 We are now in week two of our 60-day Spiritual Growth Challenge on how to RISE ABOVE the daily grind. Last week we focused on making the commitment to grow spiritually over the course of the next 60 days. This week we’ll focus on the first of nine […]

We Are BCA: Vision Weekend Last time we started talking about 4 characteristics of great teams as described by a study in the Harvard Business Review.  Interestingly, the Bible has featured these keys to great teamwork for a long time.  The Bible may use different words, but the ideas are […]

Psalm 46 Have you ever been stressed out? Ever wished you could stress less? Reports show that 44% of Americans feel more stressed than they did a year ago, and that stress is the basic cause of 60% of all human illness and disease. Think about that! And the worst […]

Psalm 27 There are four common foes we can face when we go through hard times: fear, hopelessness, pain, and uncertainty. Experiencing all four at the same time can be suffocating, blinding, deafening. When your marriage or finances are in a tough spot, or when someone significant in your life […]

Psalm 1 Written over a period of 1,000 years, ranging from the time of Moses to Ezra in the 4th century, the Psalms are a beloved portion of Scripture.  The 150 chapters, or psalms, are divided into 5 books, each concluding with a doxology, or praise to God.  7 different […]

Luke 15:11-32 I enjoyed a great Father’s Day with my family. I enjoyed a call from my son and daughter-in-law who live on the East Coast and was able to be with my wife and my two other sons. My dad and mom also came over to our house for Father’s Day […]

Genesis 12:1-4; John 6:1-14 “What is my purpose in life?”  That’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves on more than one occasion.  Abraham fulfilling God’s purpose for his life is a tremendously inspiring story.  In Genesis 12:1-4, God’s assignment for Abraham was no small feat. There are 4 key factors […]

Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” At Bethany, we believe that Christ has given us four primary purposes: To KNOW God through […]