I never expected to turn into a couch potato. I’m one of those women who loves checking things off a to-do list. My days tend to spin by in a flurry of activity, as I complete task after task. I’m on my feet. Hustling.... Continue reading
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I have a love-hate relationship with the early morning hours in my home. The hate part comes the moment my alarm jolts me from sleep. It’s set to a soothing, soft melody, but it somehow feels like a marching band pounding into my eardrums every... Continue reading
go (This post is part of the Practice Makes Imperfect series. Click here to learn more.) Let’s start with a vending machine. It stood in an alcove at a hotel. I popped my quarters into the slot and surveyed the variety of high-calorie treats, then... Continue reading
(This is part of the Practice Makes Imperfect series. Click here to learn more.) At least there was chocolate. Those words summed up my feelings as I settled into bed after an evening with friends last fall. It wasn’t that my friends were boring or... Continue reading
I’m the daughter of an engineer. Many people find this hard to guess, since I lean more toward creativity and emotion than the rational, ordered pursuits of science. But there’s one sure way I’m confident that engineering blood flows somewhere through my veins: I... Continue reading
“Mom, can I get this?” My daughter holds a cheap, unicorn-shaped purse in her hands—a little treasure she’s discovered at the craft store, where I’m trying to find supplies for a classroom party. “Nope,” I reply with a quick glance at the price. “Did you... Continue reading
Does anyone else have a Bible stashed with random papers? Handouts from old Bible studies, encouraging notes from friends, thought-provoking quotes scribbled on index cards–these are just a few of the items that have been tucked into the back of my Bible over the... Continue reading
On a recent trip to Washington DC, I spent an afternoon taking in the sights of our nation’s capital. As I walked the streets, I thought about the power players at work all around me. Congressional leaders hashing out legislative deals. Lobbyists strategizing their agendas. Countless bureaucrats... Continue reading
Today I’m sharing a free printable for all my fellow bibliophiles: A set of 4 beautiful bookmarks featuring lovely watercolor flowers. (I know, I know. You’re so shocked I used flowers again, right? I just can’t help myself, friends.) These pretty designs were inspired by... Continue reading
I’m going to start this post with a picture today. Not the kind I paint with pretty words and heartwarming metaphors. Just an actual photograph I took recently. And when it comes to summing up my life, this one’s really worth a thousand words. Are... Continue reading
Meet Amy
Are you looking for a place where it’s okay to admit you don’t have it all together? Where you can take in a big, deep breath of Jesus and find grace to get you through the day? I hope you’ll find that here–and leave with a little more inspiration and courage to be all God created you to be!
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Use these free printable Scripture cards as bookmarks, Bible memory work, encouragement for a friend . . . well, you get the idea. Click here to download!
