WORTHY Bible Studies

Join My Messiah on Mission WORTHY Bible Study

I know I said I would be taking a blogging break for the holidays, and I still am! 😉 It’s just that I wanted to let you all know about my latest Facebook Bible study, “Messiah on Mission,” before stepping away for my Christmas break. This study follows up my previous study—Messiah in a Manger (which…

BethSteffaniak

December 18, 2018

Bible Study, Bible Study Tools, Christ-Centered, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices

Bible Study, Bible Study Resources, Jesus’ Mission, Life of Christ, Messiah, Spiritual Practices, Spiritual Tools
How Can I Honor My Spouse When He Asks Me to Sin?

Recently, I shared a post on how I choose to submit to my husband. My article prompted one reader to ask me to write on how to honor our husband’s, even when they ask us to sin. That’s quite the challenging maze to successfully navigate through to the other side! But it’s so very important…

BethSteffaniak

December 2, 2018

Abuse, Accountability, Anger, Attitude, Authenticity, Blaming, Boundaries, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Confrontation, Deception, Expectations, Faith in God, Grace, Marriage, Negotiation, Openness, Patience, Perspective, Positive Focus, Prayer, Respect, Responsibility, Self-awareness, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Submission, Surrender, Truth

Accountability, Bible, Guard Heart, Guard Marriage, Honor Spouse, Prayer, Respect Spouse, Sin of Spouse, Spiritual Encouragement, Spiritual Practices, Submit to Spouse
3 Ways to Fix Broken Communication in Marriage

Today, I’m honored to offer one more post in my “Lessons Learned in Marriage Series”—this time on communication by guest blogger Crystal Twaddell. I hope you’ll read Crystal’s insights to find out how to navigate this challenge in marriage better. And be sure to check out her bio below, as well as supporting her with your…

BethSteffaniak

November 25, 2018

Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Attitude, Avoidance, Boundaries, Christ-Centered, Communication, Confession, Conflict, Connection, Conversation, Counseling, Differences, Discouragement, Emotions, Empathy, Encouragement, Forgiveness, Grace, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Listening Skills, Marriage, Negative Self-Talk, Openness, Pain, Perspective, Positive Focus, Proactive, Resentments, Self-awareness, Self-Reflection, Toxic Baggage, Unity, Validation

Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Filters, Grace in Marriage, Listening Skills, Openness, Processing Pain
My Book Review of Surrendered Hearts – An Adoption Story

It’s been quite a few years since I became acquainted with Lori Schumaker and her amazing blog. She’s been a sweet blogging friend and wonderful supporter of MM for quite some time. Ironically, my husband and I considered adopting around the same time the Schumaker’s went on their adoption journey in 2010. That’s why Lori’s…

BethSteffaniak

November 14, 2018

Adoption, Book Review, Faith in God, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenthood, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Surrender

Adoption, Book Review, Foster Parenting, Lori Schumaker, Parenthood, Prayer, Surrender, Surrendered Hearts, Trust in God
What Is The MOST Costly Financial Mistake You Can Make?

I’m excited and honored to have The Money Couple, Scott and Bethany Palmer, as my guests—bringing their financial expertise to my most recent blog series. I hope you’ll make them feel welcome by commenting, sharing and pinning all over the place! Check out their bio below! Do you and your spouse ever disagree about money?…

BethSteffaniak

November 4, 2018

Acceptance, Accountability, Bible Study, Bible Study Tools, Boundaries, Communication, Confession, Conflict, Differences, Discouragement, Encouragement, Expectations, Marriage Mistakes, Money Matters, Negotiation, Personality, Positive Focus, Priorities, Realistic Expectations, Respect, Self-awareness

Communication, Confession, Financial Mistakes, Honesty in Marriage, Money Matters, Personality Differences, Priorities, Realistic Expectations
How Jesus Helps Us to Navigate Suffering

Have you ever faced a season of suffering in life or marriage that left you wondering how or where to navigate out of the darkness? If you’ve lived for any time at all, you probably have! Difficulties, injustices, trials and pain come to all of us at one time or another. Today I’m excited and…

BethSteffaniak

October 24, 2018

Acceptance, Bible Study, Christ-Centered, Discouragement, Faith in God, Pain, Perseverance, Redemption, Spiritual Growth, Surrender, Trials

Christ’s Example, Faith in God, Redemption, Suffering, Surrender, Trials, Trust God
Blended Families – Biblical Love in Action

Today I’m excited to introduce you to blogger Donna Reidland, who is my guest today and is sharing about how to biblically navigate a blended family. Read her bio below to find more about her and be sure to make her feel welcome by sharing, commenting and pinning her post to all your favorite spots!…

BethSteffaniak

October 21, 2018

Acceptance, Alienation, Anger, Blended Family, Boundaries, Change, Christ-Centered, Commitment, Differences, Discouragement, Empathy, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Grief, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Love, Love of God, Marriage, Parenthood, Positive Focus, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Remarriage, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices

Blended Family, Commitment, Love of God, Parenting, Remarriage, Trust God, Wisdom
4 Reasons to Make Love Even When Angry at Your Husband

It was the eve of our one-year wedding anniversary, and my husband and I had one of our biggest fights. We went to bed angry. Rather, he went to bed, and I went to the couch. I wept through most of the night, mourning the death of the marriage of my dreams. Sprawled on the…

BethSteffaniak

October 14, 2018

Acceptance, Affection, Alienation, Anger, Attitude, Avoidance, Bonding, Choices, Christ-Centered, Commitment, Conflict, Connection, Desires, Differences, Discouragement, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Gender Differences, God’s Redemption, Intimacy, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Love, Marriage, Newlywed, Perspective, Positive Focus, Prayer, Priorities, Redemption, Resentments, Responsibility, Self-awareness, Self-deception, Self-Protection, Self-Reflection, Self-sacrifice, Sex & Sexuality, Sex-Drive, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Surrender, Withdrawal

Anger, Conflict in Marriage, Love for Mate, Prayer, Sacrifice, Sex in Marriage, Sexual Connection, Sexual Intimacy
3 Ways to Weather Seasons of Transition in Marriage

I’m excited to have as my guest this week blogger Liz Giertz, who is sharing personal insights on how to navigate a season of transition in marriage. She knows quite a bit about this as a military wife! You’ll find her bio and a link to her blog below. Please make her feel welcome by…

BethSteffaniak

October 7, 2018

Acceptance, Alienation, Attitude, Boundaries, Choices, Christ-Centered, Commitment, Communication, Connection, Differences, Discouragement, Encouragement, Expectations, Faith in God, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Marriage, Negotiation, Perseverance, PTSD, Realistic Expectations, Spiritual Growth, Stress, Support, Transitions

#marriagetransitions, #militarymarriage, Commitment, Communication, Expectations, Faith in God, God’s Love, Military Wife, Realistic Expectations, Transitions
5 Biblical Ways to Honor Your Spouse in the Midst of Parenting Conflicts

Today I’m excited to have Stacey Pardoe as my guest speaking about the challenges of parenting and how to navigate them with our mates. I hope you’ll make her feel welcome by commenting and sharing to all your favorite social media places. Thanks! No matter how like-minded we are when it comes to our relationships…

BethSteffaniak

September 29, 2018

Acceptance, Choices, Christ-Centered, Communication, Conflict, Confronting With Grace, Differences, Discouragement, Encouragement, Faith in God, Grace, Humility, Lessons Learned in Marriage, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenthood, Positive Focus, Prayer, Pride, Realistic Expectations, Self-Reflection, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Submission, Surrender

Conflicts, Faith in God, Honor Spouse, Humility, Marriage, Parenting, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Unified Front, Unity