A couple weeks ago, I posted about my word for the year: still. I didn’t want to just choose a word for the year because, A.) I’m tired of making New Years Resolutions just because everyone else does and B.) I’m tired of feeling like I need to choose a word of the year because …
Being vulnerable is so hard but important, and OBO is all about facing the real life problems with real life truth and hope. That’s why I’m sharing about my own journey through depression and food sensitivities. These topics are hard and not fun, but important. I’m sure there are others of you that have dealt …
Yup, that’s right! You read the title correctly (well done, you literate person, you). Listen to your emotions! Now, here’s the caveat: you also have to decode your emotions. This is where I often fall flat. I ask myself, “Amanda: what should we do here?” And I do the magical, fairy INFP-thing and say, “Well, …
I AM SUCH A WORRY WART Literally ask anyone I know. Especially my family. The problem with me is that my brain never turns off. It’s constantly starting new tabs. Those tabs are often lists of possible terrible outcomes, ways I can fail, and how best to avoid those circumstances. Before the summer started, I …
After finishing the entire Old Testament, I figured hey: why not reread the New Testament? In typical Amanda fashion, I didn’t begin at “the beginning” but started in John because the first chapter is just so cool to me. I love the metaphors and the parallelism. I’m in chapter five of John right now and …
One of my favorite things to do is interact with you guys. Whether you’re a devoted magazine reader, fabulous magazine writer, internet surfer, or one of my Beloved Friends from church, I love hearing your thoughts about the blog. Even more so, I love hearing about posts that you want to read. Answers you need, …
All right so, first off, I just have to share this picture I snapped of all the goodies included in the PURPOSE Beloved Bundle because I’ve just been talking about this ethereal THING for goodness knows how long and y’all have had no reference. Well. Behold the reference: Get yours by clicking the image above …
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.—Psalm 84:11 At first glance, this verse is one of those that we should all make our life verse. Because who doesn’t want a good thing?! According to me, a good thing is never-ending snickerdoodle hot chocolates from starbucks free sassy t-shirts all the pressed flowers …
For me, anticipation of excitement is always better than the actual excitement. That’s why I love all of December way more than Christmas Day. That’s why on Christmas Eve, I’m already feeling a little sad: because I just can’t let go of the fact that all this joy is about to “go away.” This year …
Hello, my name is Amanda. And every time people ask how I am, I can’t stand it (that’s another post for another day). But, the easiest answer for me (especially around finals week) is a shrug of the shoulders, a melodramatic sigh, and the words, “I’m tired.” Hello, my name is Amanda. And every time …
