"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction; don't neglect your mother's teaching; for they are a graceful wreath on your head, and beads for your neck" Proverbs 1:8-9 Young, free, you can't tell me. We burst out of our families' bosoms at eighteen, ready to to take on the world. They tried to tell us, some…
Monday Inspiration {18}
Happy Monday! I'm not sure if it's the cooler weather lately, or the extra-long weekend, but I'm really excited about the fact that it's September. Because it's September, that also means that it's time for back-to-school everything. Tomorrow is the beginning of first quarter, so it is the very beginning of my school year. While…
Moving, Preaching, and Being Present | weekend reflections v. I
I've been trying to find a good format for blogging reflective posts. Sometimes my musings and "what is Amanda doing lately" posts can be incredibly drawn out, or just very boring for all (including myself). But I do think it is important to write these reflections down, and why do I have a blog, if…
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Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
A few nights ago, I texted my sister, who was scheduled to arrive for a visit the next day. "What do you want me to bake you?" She didn't text back for a bit, so I began perusing my cupboards for ingredients and scanning the internet for possibilities. I had no cream cheese and only a little…
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