Bethany Jett - Latest Comments

Re: How to Have a Great Day

Christy — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:10:17 -0000

Lol :) thank you! I'm so honored that you read it! Oh, absolutely! For whatever reason that didn't even occur to me. And I'll probably stop to say hi again; I plan on following your blog from now on. God bless!

Re: How to Have a Great Day

Bethany Jett — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 12:34:37 -0000

Nothing is ever too silly....unless you ask Justin, and then he would say that the combination of my sister and I is too silly...but what does he know?? :) I loved your post! What a beautiful review. I appreciate it so much!! Would it be too much trouble for you to post it on Amazon?? <3 And...if we ever get the privilege to meet in person...I'll be jumping up and down, too!

Re: How to Have a Great Day

Christy — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 23:25:09 -0000

Of course! It's at
http://theteentheme.wordpre...
I'm so happy you'd like to read it! I didn't want to leave the link earlier because I didn't want it to seem like I was only commenting so I could leave the link. (I don't remember what that's called...)
By the way, I want to add that upon reading my last comment, I feel like I sounded kind of subdued. I just want you to know that if we ever met in person, I would be jumping up and down and telling you how much I love-love-love your book! In fact, I'm super excited right now just to hear from you! Lol, I hope that doesn't sound too silly!
Thanks! =)

Re: How to Have a Great Day

Bethany Jett — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 21:26:43 -0000

That's so sweet, Christy! I'd love to read the review!

Re: How to Have a Great Day

Christy — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:34:50 -0000

I had a great day today because I just finished reading your book! I'm already on my second time through, and I want to thank you so much for writing it! I've never dated (which isn't a complaint, btw), but it really inspired me in many ways. It had the honor of being the first book review I've ever done on my blog (lol) :) and I was truly blessed by it.
God bless!
Christy

Re: Skype Session Awesomeness

Katy Kauffman — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 23:40:42 -0000

That is great! I love how we can use the internet to connect with people, and that's wonderful they wanted to ask you things. Your book is on my to-read list!

Re: When God Says “No”

Bethany Jett — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:46:11 -0000

I'm excited for those three special daughter-in-laws, too!! Glad you got your boy!! :)

Re: When God Says “No”

Bethany Jett — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 15:45:43 -0000

Thanks for sharing that, Amy. I'm sorry you're not in Florida, too!

Re: When God Says “No”

Lindsey Brackett — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:17:54 -0000

Those boys do claim your heart, don't they? I had no idea how much until Gus came along after three girls. I know what it is to be sad though when you want to be able to rejoice and not take for granted the gifts you have. I cried buckets of tears just finding out I was pregnant. Thanks for sharing your heart. And maybe it's encouraging to know that someday you have the potential for three daughters who love your boys as much as you do!

Re: When God Says “No”

Amy Woodrum — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 14:26:42 -0000

The last time Dave started to look for a ministry, we prayed that we could find one in Florida. I especially wanted so very badly to be back near family. We applied to so many churches with "no" after "no". Sometimes with people we thought were good friends never even responding after Dave applied, not even to say "sorry, no thanks". It took a while for us to accept that it was God, not the individual churches or ministers, telling us "no". Looking back now, we can both see the plan He had for us, and just why we are in the exact location we are. And I, at least, would have never followed His leading had He not slammed the door to Florida shut

Re: Lesson Learned from Coffee and Counters

Bethany Jett — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:52:11 -0000

I hear ya!

Re: Lesson Learned from Coffee and Counters

Maya Crane — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:00:23 -0000

This was good Bethany! I too tend to think I am above expectation; this morning I not so lovingly blamed my hubby for something without hearing him out. Daily learning to die...

Re: Memorial Day Perspective

Kim Gifford — Mon, 26 May 2014 16:19:34 -0000

Gunny Sgt Jonathan Gifford. MARSOC Marine KIA 7/12. Father to 6, 5 left behind. Husband, brother, friend, warrior.

Re: Memorial Day Perspective

OutnumberedMom — Mon, 26 May 2014 11:53:13 -0000

Dave Lyon, husband of a loved former student of mine.

Re: What You’re Hiding with Your Pink Bra

Amber — Wed, 07 May 2014 16:13:06 -0000

This post breaks my heart. I've cried for her too. Goodness, I've been her! Praying against the lie that the best thing we have to offer is on the outside. Not even close!

Re: First Fights…What was Yours?

Bethany Jett — Wed, 07 May 2014 13:08:32 -0000

How funny! And it's true, nothing can prepare you for dating fights....and later, married fights! Thanks for sharing!

Re: First Fights…What was Yours?

Sunny — Wed, 07 May 2014 00:52:43 -0000

My first real big fight with my boyfriend was about how to clean dishes and counter tops that had had raw meat on them. I grew up in a family of nurses- we always bleach after cooking with raw meat because of the microbes that can make you sick. My boyfriend grew up overseas in a tropical country where his kitchen was half indoors and half outdoors. It's funny now thinking back about our fight over cleaning dishes, but at the time it wasn't so funny as I ended up crying. However, having this be our first major fight made us realize that we'd need to work through more cultural differences than we previously thought we would face. Even being close friends for several years didn't quite prepare us fully for the issues that pop up while dating. :-)

Re: My Hypocritical Self: Cussing

Heather Snodgrass — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:43:45 -0000

What I have observed in myself, as young and childish as I may be, is that, as I always say, "context is king". If I smash my hand, foot or really hit my head, I WILL cuss. When I was younger, I used made up stuff like, "son of a biscuit eating dog". The fact is, I don't feel convicted by this because by no means am I addressing anyone and I am much more cautious of what I say when I am around others because I don't want to offend.
Context of scripture that speaks of unwholesome talk is about gosip and cursing someone. Verses that speak on saying a vow and your yes be yes and your no be no, all of these have one thing in common: edification of the body of Christ and edification of preaching the gospel.
Therefore, these books... It depends on their edification. Is the ise of language benificial or not is my opinion. It's how it is used and the context of the writers purpose.

Re: My Hypocritical Self: Cussing

Clella — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 16:53:29 -0000

Bethany, Language is a difficult thing to discuss. I don't want to go all "teacherish" but in Shakespeare's time he was considered to be very risque with some of his statements..i.e "I bite my thumb at you" was a very offensive comment, but I can read it aloud in a classroom now and no one is offended. Meanings and language changes...Most of your age group find nothing offensive about the word "butt" when referring to a body location(ha) but when I grew up I was not allowed to use this term.. I would never have considered telling my children "I am going to whip your ...." although I did do that to them at times...not the telling, the doing. I am offended by any time God's name or Jesus is used as a swear word,and I believe this is Scriptural not hypocritical. And because of my age I am very offended by the "F" word, but we often have to overlook all of that and find the heart of the individual...especially the teen-ager as you well know.
Wish we could have had lunch. Keep going girl. I am so very proud of you.

Re: My Hypocritical Self: Cussing

Christina B — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:39:27 -0000

I have a hard time with "language" in general. I don't like to hear it from people I know or from people I don't know. Not that I would ever say anything to those people. And it's not from a perspective of judging others, I just feel very convicted when I am letting those things into my heart and head. I know God wants us to think about what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praise worthy...and for me, cussing doesn't fit the mold. And I also think about my kiddos. I don't want there to come a time in the future where I am telling them that they can't watch/listen/read such and such because of language, if I am okay with doing that very thing. Chuck, on the other hand, is much more laid back on the issue. He is okay with hearing/reading language as long as it isn't excessive or sexual.

Re: My Hypocritical Self: Cussing

Katalina — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 11:38:07 -0000

Not alone in this at all. I also have some imaginary line where some movies/shows/books will bother me, while others seem to be okay with me. I think it has to do with the abundance of it, meaning its okay in small doses but when its too much it just seems gratuitous. I sometimes wonder if it's because sex/cussing is SO prevalent in our culture that we become desensitized to some degree, and so it becomes easier to accept in small doses. Not sure, just an uneducated thought :)

Re: The Greatest Testimony

Lindy C — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 23:00:03 -0000

Keep shining bright...always knowing what is in you flowing out. I have not even heard you but I know you are a warrior.

Re: The Greatest Testimony

shyan — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 17:57:15 -0000

Its on youtube just type maddie rey and there will be many many episodes there

Re: The Greatest Testimony

windyc — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 09:20:01 -0000

Where can we view Maddie's TV show?? Great job, Maddie!

Re: The Greatest Testimony

shyan — Sat, 12 Apr 2014 13:07:43 -0000

Maddie its great that u are such a great example to all of us and Im glad to have u as my friend cus I look up too alot...."POP OUT"