Open books laid out on a surface with the text 'turn the page' overlaid in large, stylized letters.White coffee mug with text 'coffee is always a good idea' placed on top of a stack of books on a white surface with sunlight and a green plant in the background.
Blank, vertically oriented rectangular frame with irregular, jagged edges on a white background.

Blog

I'm sharing my knowledge and experience to you through my blog. I hope you find it useful and interesting

Smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a red blazer, navy polka dot blouse, and pearl necklace standing outdoors near a body of water.

Family, Community & Relationships

Building strong family bonds and a supportive community is essential in military life. Through my experiences, I've learned how to nurture relationships and create meaningful connections. In this section, I share tips and stories to help you strengthen your family ties and build a supportive network. Let's work together to create a thriving community for our military families.

Beth Runkle
Aug 30th, 2024
1
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

10 Steps to overcome bitterness and resentment as a military spouse

This post shares a 25-year military spouse’s personal journey from resentment to peace in her marriage and military life. It explores how bitterness damages relationships and faith, while offering 10 practical, faith-based steps to overcome it such as recognizing deceptive emotions, prioritizing self-care, managing expectations, and surrendering grudges to God. Through Scripture and real-life wisdom, it encourages military spouses to find purpose, gratitude, and healing in their unique calling.
10 Steps to overcome bitterness and resentment as a military spouse
Beth Runkle
Sep 20th, 2020
1
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

5 Best Ways to Share the Gospel with Kids - Everyday

This post tells a memorable story about a child sharing the gospel and uses it to highlight why believers should preach the gospel to themselves and their children daily. It explains the biblical foundation for sharing the good news regularly and offers five simple ways parents can weave gospel conversations into everyday life, from talking during discipline moments to using colors, stories, Bible reading, and everyday signs to point kids to Jesus.
5 Best Ways to Share the Gospel with Kids - Everyday
Beth Runkle
Aug 12th, 2020
1
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

Fly Birdie, Fly!

This post reflects on the emotional and spiritual journey of releasing a son into adulthood as he leaves for college. The author compares letting go to allowing an eagle to soar, trusting that God will use both joys and hardships to shape her son’s faith and character. Though letting go is bittersweet, she rests in prayer, God’s sovereignty, and the belief that her son is ready to grow and fly on his own.
Fly Birdie, Fly!
Beth Runkle
Jun 5th, 2020
1
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

Life is Not Fair!

In a world filled with injustice, chaos, and pain, this reflection reminds us that life is not fair and that is actually the beauty of the Gospel. Our sin earns eternal separation from God, yet His grace offers us life through Jesus. As we face national tension and racial brokenness, we are called to check our own hearts, pursue reconciliation, speak up for others, and root our hope in the mercy of Christ.
Life is Not Fair!
Beth Runkle
May 29th, 2020
2
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

More Ideas to Help Your Children Act Out the Lessons from the Jesus Storybook Bible+

A hands on activity that lets kids act out the story of Abraham and Isaac from the Jesus Storybook Bible. Children build the altar, role play the sacrifice, and learn how God provides exactly what we need. The lesson points to Jesus as the real gift God gave to rescue us.
More Ideas to Help Your Children Act Out the Lessons from the Jesus Storybook Bible+
Beth Runkle
May 23rd, 2020
1
min read
Family, Community & Relationships

Are you Picking up the Scalpel?

A reflective look at Exodus 32 showing how quickly we forget Gods faithfulness and try to take control when we are tired of waiting. Just like the Israelites who made the golden calf, we often replace trust in God with self reliance. The post encourages readers to stay in the waiting room and let the Great Physician work instead of grabbing the scalpel ourselves.
Are you Picking up the Scalpel?