by Amanda Book | Jun 6, 2022
“Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.” Proverbs 13:3 (NIV) A week ago I wrote on my whiteboard: Hold your tongue so I can do my work – Jesus I thought it was weird as nothing crazy was going...
by Amanda Book | Apr 25, 2022
If you’re like me, you’ve experienced sadness in your life. Loss has caused me to overcompensate throughout my life by trying to be in control. I am safe when I’m in control. This chapter of life has proven, that I am not in control! We all have felt...
by Amanda Book | Mar 7, 2022
“I’m learning It’s a two-way street with God!” said my daughter after returning from youth group. I am amazed by how often she is my teacher. I sat with what she said and replied, “Yes, girl you are absolutely right. It’s so simple but we really complicate...
by Amanda Book | Jan 17, 2022
“You can’t outthink God!” chuckled my mother inlaw as I vented to her. I don’t like waiting on God! Sometimes I don’t even like trusting him if I’m being honest. I don’t like seeing all the dots and being unable to connect them. I often wonder, “What is God...
by Amanda Book | Nov 8, 2021
I don’t know about you, but the last seven days have been beyond rough for me. Anxiety has visited me more than I would like to publicly admit. I haven’t experienced warfare like this in a while! Marriage, parenting, health, and more have been attacked this week....