The use of this word in my mind comes in two different forms. Firstly, as something fun to divert one’s attention from the daily grind and provide relief, and secondly, a military tactic used to keep the enemy from noticing your true target. I’m guilting of falling for both of these. When I get to […]
Author Archives: Amy
Compromise by Amy
What is it that’s really important? I know that I say God is my most important priority, as Lord of my life; but am I really reflecting that? How I spend my time doesn’t reflect that. The thoughts that run through my head don’t reflect that. My actions and accusations while I’m driving certainly […]
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Haircut Turned Therapy Session by Amy
Once upon a time yesterday, Amy wanted to get a haircut: nothing dramatic, just past time for a trim. She searched around on the internet, hoping to find a new “regular” place to go to often and get to know the people there. A salon was selected, an appointment was made, and she drove off […]
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Getting Settled in the Promised Land by Amy
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough for me. We sang this song at my church not long after I (Amy) had moved into my new apartment…in my new city…with my new job…surrounded by my new community… and I wondered if these lyrics were actually true. I knew them […]
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Storms by Amy
Once upon a time when I was in college, I started driving down the highway one night to get back to school, not realizing that I was driving straight into a very dangerous storm. Through my own stupidity, I kept driving instead of seeking shelter, despite how terrified I was. I found out later I’d […]
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“Shame” by Amy
How readily are we willing to believe that grace is actually free and that God always welcomes back His prodigal sons and daughters who’ve strayed? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve screwed up. When I think of Peter asking Jesus how many times he should forgive someone who sins against him and suggesting […]
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“Remembering”
It was supposed to be a special day. It’s one of those landmark days that you look forward to your whole life growing up. Incalculable hours of time and energy are spent planning for this day by multiple people: not just those directly involved, but caring friends and family, too. Of all the special days […]
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Rescue Mission – Memorial Day
You are in a war right now. If you, like me, designate yourself as Christian, then the enemy has you in his sights. He knows your weak points, he knows your fortifications, and he’s patient. He knows the right time to strike. He also knows who your leader is, but he wants you to be […]
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Fed Up With Fear
What is it in your life that consumes your mind with worry? It’s that thing that you can’t handle listening to someone else’s story about their experience with that particular thing, because it just gets in your head and won’t go away. It’s that thing that is waiting to haunt you first thing in the […]
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Personal Reflections for Easter
Sometimes I (Amy) forget that Jesus love and died for: the politician I don’t like the coworker I can’t stand the relative I don’t get along with the idiot in traffic I nearly hit that annoying person at church that person from my past that I can’t forgive that bully at school that person on […]
