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Looking ahead to 2013

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Posted on January 8, 2013 by Amy

What does the future hold? I wish I knew. Sans a crystal ball, I can only predict so much about what may take place in 2013. Here are things that I’m looking forward to. Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | Tagged 2013, active faith, christianity, expectations, fullness of life, God's love, peace, relationships | 2 Replies

A look back on 2012

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Posted on January 2, 2013 by Amy

I ended 2012 in a good place, thankful for the opportunities, challenges and changes God brought my way. Once again I see he is faithful to provide, protect and love me through everything.
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Posted in random thoughts | Tagged 2012, active faith, christianity, fullness of life, gratitude, love, relationships, trials | 2 Replies

Leadership Lessons from Paul

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Posted on March 25, 2012 by Amy

Recently, I studied Corinthians again. This time through, I found God speaking to me about leadership. Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | Tagged active faith, business, christianity, expectations, leadership, trials, work | 4 Replies

A small sacrifice

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Posted on March 18, 2012 by Amy

I’m currently very aware of how long 46 days really is since my fleshly desires are crying out for what is temporarily off-limits. Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | Tagged active faith, christianity, Holy Spirit, lent | Leave a reply

Praying Boldly

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Posted on February 7, 2012 by Amy

In James 5:16, the apostle encourages us to confess our sins to one another and pray for one another. It’s a sequence: confession and then prayer. Confession must come first. Today I share my bold prayers. Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | Tagged active faith, answered prayer, cancer, christianity, death, dreams, fullness of life, God's faithfulness, God's love, prayer, relationships, sanctification | 1 Reply

Shining Lights

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Posted on December 5, 2011 by Amy

I just returned from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, where the top cowboys and cowgirls in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) compete for championships and thousands of dollars in prize money.
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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged active faith, christianity, living with purpose, National Finals Rodeo, NFR, PRCA, testimony, witness, WNFR | 1 Reply

Conflicted

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Posted on October 23, 2011 by Amy

“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.” James 1:22 Continue reading →

Posted in devotion | Tagged active faith, change, christianity, horses, living with purpose | 2 Replies

A Life Unnoticed

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Posted on September 13, 2011 by Amy
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It’s sad to me. A man I knew died recently with no one gathered at his bedside. There was no wake or funeral to remember his days. No one shed a tear when he died. He passed away almost unnoticed. … Continue reading →

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Earning It

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Posted on August 19, 2011 by Amy

There’s a scene late in the movie “Saving Private Ryan,” when the captain strains to whisper his dying words to Ryan, “Earn it. Earn it.” In other words, live your life in a way worthy of the sacrifice others made. That idea … Continue reading →

Posted in random thoughts | Tagged active faith, death, God's will, living with purpose | 2 Replies

Repost: Living from the Heart

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Posted on August 13, 2011 by Amy

When I’m with my horse, I don’t want to miss who he is. He is a unique and expressive being. As a Christian, I don’t want to miss Jesus. Without his love working in me and through me, I’m just an educated unbeliever.
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