Amanda

For the Single and Discouraged

What happens when you feel stuck in the insecurity and loneliness that comes with living a single life? What do you do when rejection gets in the way of truly giving yourself to God? In her book, Savoring Single, Shelley Black points toward biblical truths that pull you out of discouragement and propel you into living […]

Book Review: Blessed Life by Kim Fields

In her recently published book, Blessed Life, Kim Fields opens her heart to readers in an authentic account of her life as a daughter, a child actress, a friend, a sister, a wife, and a mother. Her journey is a beautiful story to follow, where obstacles, seasons of waiting, and glorious triumph abound. Great Storytelling It […]

Dealing with Christmas Guilt

Where do I draw the line when it comes to guilt? As I’ve gotten older and come to work in a bigger city, I am much more aware of the needs of my community. This holiday season, in particular, I feel so isolated by the tinted windows of my heated car and my coat’s fur-lined […]

Restored and Renewed

The work God has recently been doing in my heart is two-fold: first in restoring and second in renewing. He reestablishes peace but does not stop there. Next is a renewal of my mind, encouraging me to live out an active love. As written in Romans 12:2, “Do not be conformed to this world, but […]