Beth Ann Baus
Beth Ann Baus is a wife and mother of two adult sons. She is a freelance writer and author of Sister Sunday, My So Much More, and His Power, Our Weakness: Encouragement for the Biblical Counselor. In her writing, Beth often pulls from her own experiences of abuse, anxiety, depression and OCD. Beth has a heart for homeschooling, women’s ministry, and is an ACBC-certified Biblical Counselor. She loves serving alongside her husband and pointing couples to the Word for strengthening their marriages and home life. You can find more from her at www.bethannbaus.com.
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3 Ways to Reflect on God’s Faithfulness through the Changing Seasons
God’s sovereignty and faithfulness are elegantly displayed through the changing seasons. We see this as early as the book of Genesis through God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. Genesis 8:22...Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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15 Journal Prompts to Build a Life of Thankfulness
The following prompts are designed to help you focus on the Lord instead of yourself, to focus on the blessings you have been given rather than the bad things that have happened to you. May the...Friday, November 1, 2024
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How to Help Your Spouse Grieve
In our 23 years of marriage, my husband and I have had many opportunities to celebrate. We’ve also had many opportunities to walk with one another through grief.We’ve grieved over the death of...Friday, September 27, 2024
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Will I Recognize My Spouse in Heaven?
In our flesh, our focus is usually on ourselves, on our own desires, comforts, and fears. It's not surprising, then, that we look forward to Heaven because we want to see loved ones who have gone...Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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A Prayer for Fighting Suicidal Thoughts
When I feel alone, you are with me; when I feel invisible, you see me; when I feel worthless, my value is knowing you and being known by you.Thursday, September 5, 2024
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Prayers for Those Who Have Lost a Loved One to Suicide
Father God, I am consumed with guilt. I can't help but ask myself over and over what I could have done differently. If I had said, "I love you," one more time, would it have made a difference? If I...Wednesday, September 4, 2024
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10 Ways to Stay Connected to Your Church as a Senior
As a middle-aged woman who has grown up in the church, I have decades of church attendance to look back on and share how I've seen seniors do an excellent job of staying connected with their church...Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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5 Ways Screens Can Destroy a Marriage
Our cultural norm is to have our smartphones within reach all day, every day. And why wouldn't we? We rely on smartphones for much more than just phone calls and texting. This amazing device lets...Friday, August 9, 2024
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6 Creative Ways to Incorporate Prayer Throughout Your Day
If you saw the 2015 movie War Room, there's a chance you were motivated to turn a closet, pantry, or a corner of your bedroom into a dedicated place of prayer. And for good reason! Making time for...Monday, July 29, 2024
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10 Things Christians Shouldn't Say When Someone Dies
Most of us would admit that when our emotions get the best of us, we say things we don’t mean. Other times, we say exactly what we mean but we don’t choose our words carefully and end up implying...Monday, July 22, 2024
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7 Benefits of Mentorship with Another Couple
Not only is there no shame in seeking a mentor relationship for your marriage, it is actually a sign of wisdom. And the likely outcome will be that one day, you will take what you learned from...Friday, July 5, 2024
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What Does God Teach Us in Waiting?
As I write this, I am sitting with my mother-in-law in her private room inside an inpatient hospice facility. She is sleeping. We are waiting. Waiting to see when the Lord will take her home. I am...Thursday, June 13, 2024
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5 Mental Health Misconceptions in the Church
When I hear about misconceptions within the church regarding mental health issues, I can’t help but think there’s some misunderstanding, miscommunication, and misapplication of Scripture. I also...Friday, May 24, 2024
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4 Surprising Reasons Christians Are Happier People
When I think of individuals in my life, I know Christians who struggle with depression and maintain general happiness. I know non-Christians who seem to be happy-go-lucky regardless of their life...Thursday, May 23, 2024
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10 Things That Negatively Affect Your Intimacy
How do you define intimacy? Your mind might immediately go to sex, or you might picture going on a long walk while holding hands or cuddling up on the couch to watch a movie.Maybe intimacy to you...Monday, April 29, 2024
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5 Habits for Nurturing Your Marriage
Trying to out-serve your spouse should be a fun, joyful part of your marriage. If it feels like a chore, then you’re doing it wrong. But if you do it and do well, your marriage will flourish, and...Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Can a Grieving Heart Worship?
Remind your grieving heart that worship is not exclusive to your Sunday morning gathering. You can worship the Lord in your heart as you weep under the covers of your bed by surrendering to his...Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Should I Let My Kids Believe in the Easter Bunny?
Some believe great harm can come from a child being taught that a fictional character is real. Their concern is that children will come to an age of understanding the truth and, upon learning their...Friday, March 15, 2024