Amanda Strauser
Coffee Mug Verse
I call this a coffee mug verse. You know the kind that fits so well on a coffee mug or some farmhouse sign from Hobby Lobby, probably in...
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Amanda Strauser
- Oct 6, 2022
- 5 min
Because He Loves
Out of all of the lessons that God has taught me—all of the areas that He has transformed—patience is one of the most difficult lessons...
Travis Habbershon
- Sep 29, 2022
- 3 min
Son of Encouragement
With an iced coffee in my hand and a slushie in Haven’s, we headed for a park to take a walk. It was a beautiful sunny day with birds...
Amanda Strauser
- Sep 22, 2022
- 4 min
Later, God
When I was a teenager I didn’t think that I wanted to be a mom. I wanted a career and a marriage but honestly, I wanted it to all be...
Amanda Strauser
- Sep 15, 2022
- 4 min
Gird Your Loins
Recently God laid it on my heart to study the Armor of God, which seemed quite redundant. I’ve studied this section of scripture more...
Amanda Strauser
- Sep 8, 2022
- 4 min
Stop the Sink
I could take the time to write some profound opening about how I don’t like to admit when I’m wrong, but honestly, I don’t see much of...
Travis Habbershon
- Sep 1, 2022
- 3 min
Even Those
No matter how far gone you may personally feel right now, Jesus is the hope you need. He is the hope of everyone…
Amanda Strauser
- Aug 25, 2022
- 2 min
For Such a Time as Today
There is a possibility that I might not be the most patient person there ever was…Okay, so let me rephrase that in a more truthful way…
Amanda Strauser
- Aug 18, 2022
- 4 min
God of the Consequence
I have a confession to make: I am terrible at making decisions. I mean seriously, you can ask my husband, it’s bad. The problem doesn’t...
Amanda Strauser
- Aug 11, 2022
- 5 min
Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
There was something about the order of operations in math class that my little rebel heart just could not accept. I hated that things...
Amanda Strauser
- Aug 4, 2022
- 4 min
The Best Pathway
There was a season about five and a half years ago when my husband and I were desperately looking for a place to rent. Like most people...
Amanda Strauser
- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
Peace Be Still
Recently while I was getting ready for the day the smell of rain came in through my window. While I’m not yet old enough to predict the...
Amanda Strauser
- Jul 21, 2022
- 3 min
Do It Tired
I love the story of the woman at the well, there are so many beautiful parts in it and when I come across it during my Bible reading I...
Travis Habbershon
- Jul 14, 2022
- 4 min
The Power of Eye Contact
Earlier this year, I had a dream where I was walking with a man who was still heavily bound by drugs and alcohol. I could tell by his...
Amanda Strauser
- Jul 7, 2022
- 4 min
We Aren't Home Yet
I’m not a happy crier, though I wish I were. I’ll tear up as much as the next one at a sad situation or movie. I will cry with you in...
Amanda Strauser
- Jun 30, 2022
- 3 min
Failure is Never Final
I hate failing. As I write that I realize that I’m sure most everyone hates failing but I really, really hate failing! I think there are...
Amanda Strauser
- Jun 23, 2022
- 4 min
Great is Thy Faithfulness
I grew up on hymns and while I thoroughly enjoy a lot of the new worship music that is coming out today there is still a special place in...
Amanda Strauser
- Jun 16, 2022
- 3 min
Do It Scared
I’ve been thinking a lot about courage for the last few weeks and was reminded of the night before my mom’s funeral. I was understandably...
Amanda Strauser
- Jun 9, 2022
- 4 min
#Selflove Revolution
If you do a quick internet search on “self-love” you will find a plethora of information: 41 Ways to Practice Self-Love, 13 Habits...
Amanda Strauser
- Jun 2, 2022
- 4 min
Beware of False Starts
I’m really not a sports girl. Not that I have anything against sports but they never were my thing. With that said, I must add that...
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