Tag: Friendship

• “I’m a Mess” . . . Allowing God to Work in and Through Weakness

  

  Today, I’m so excited to share my dear friend Emileigh Ziebka’s wise words with you! I’ve gotten to know Emileigh through my church and in my Facebook hosted Bible studies. Her heart for God has shined brightly, drawing me to her like a magnet. I think you’ll feel the same way after reading her very […]

  BethSteffaniak

  November 10, 2019

  Acceptance, Accountability, Authenticity, Brokenness, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Confession, Encouragement, Faith in God, Forgiveness, God’s Redemption, Grace, Humility, Love for God, Love of God, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenthood, Prayer, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Vulnerability, Weakness

  Accountability, Bible, Friendship, Mess, Motherhood, Parenthood, Prayer, Realistic Expectations, Spiritual Encouragement, Transparency, Vulnerability

• New Mind, New Marriage And WW Linkup

  

  I’ve discovered over the years that one of the most potent ways to affect change in my heart, mind and marriage is through the process of “renewing my mind.” This is the ongoing work that the Holy Spirit does as I surrender my sinful ways to the Lord. Don’t be confused … This doesn’t happen […]

  BethSteffaniak

  September 29, 2015

  Accountability, Attitude, Authenticity, Change, Choices, Christ-Centered, Confession, Confessional Culture, Encouragement, Faith in God, Forgiveness, Plank Hunt Series, Positive Focus, Prayer, Self-Reflection, Shame, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Practices, Surrender, Wedded Wednesday

  Abundant Life, Accountability, Confession, Confessional Culture, Faith in God, Friendship, God’s Word, Prayer, Renew Mind

• 4 Year Blogaversary, Giveaways and Linkup!

  

  I can’t believe it’s been four years since I launched Messy Marriage way back in October of 2010. Since then, much has happened in my life and in the life of this blog, but one thing has remained constant … my personal pursuit of a surrendered heart to God. That’s because I know a surrendered […]

  BethSteffaniak

  October 7, 2014

  Christ-Centered, Faith in God, Friendship, Give-Away, Love for God, Love of God, Positive Focus, Prayer, Support, Wedded Wednesday

  Friendship, God’s Love, Prayer, Support, Wedded Wednesday

• Blogging Friendships that Bless!

  A while back, I asked two blogging friends, Linda of Creekside Ministries and Sheila of Longings End if I could meet them in person over a cup of coffee after a conference that my husband and I were attending in New York. Linda wasn’t content with “just coffee” and suggested that we all have dinner […]

  BethSteffaniak

  May 21, 2014

  About Me, Blogging, Bonding, Expectations, Friendship, Vulnerability, Wedded Wednesday

  Authenticity, Blogging, Encouragement, Friendship