We invite you to enjoy articles and posts from our beginnings as we celebrate our Sixth anniversary on March 6th.

30 days of the best of BYNA

Afraid of Getting Old?

In our society today, many are afraid of getting old and take great lengths and expense to stage off the aging process. I was recently reminded of the following: “I will be your…

All things new

Have you ever had an unexpected guest come to visit your home with too little time to prepare for them? Someone important… someone that you respect greatly? If so, you probably rushed about…

Lest you forget

Deuteronomy 4:9 –   “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of…

Give Me Your Eyes

My husband and I were blessed to have the opportunity to paint the inside of a vacant house. The owners requested ceilings, walls & trim in all rooms (3 bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen,…

If My People

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive…

Abundance of the Heart

I was in a video conversation with some very good friends when one of them made a comment regarding a subject we were discussing. Instead of really listening to what was being said, I made…

Consider the Eagle…

Psalms 103: 1-5 – Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; Who…

The Fountain of Life

Psalms 36 This Psalm tells me of the Father’s love and faithfulness to me. It says that we find refuge in the shadow of His wings. Verse 9 begins, “They drink their fill…

I Want to Speak to the One in Charge

“I demand a new pair of jeans,” said the man holding a pair of Levi’s. I had to ask, “What’s wrong with those?” “They are flawed.  The fabric has come apart.  See?”  he…

Words

I’ve really never pondered how very sensitive I am to spoken words. Even when they are not directed towards me, they can encourage me or leave me feeling devastated. The effect of spoken words…

A Life of Faith

Suuqiina and I live a life of faith. I guess we all do whether we know it or not. Everyday our lives are in the hands of the Creator, whether we make it…

Do you hear the whistle blowing?

While spending time reading, meditating, praising, praying, and fasting I’ve listened closely for the guiding voice of my Heavenly Father. A childhood memory came to mind of being a young boy, hearing the…