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The Gift of Peace: Receive Inner Rest
In John 14:27, Jesus tells us about a gift He wants us to receive—the gift of peace of mind and heart.
Mandy
Jul 113 min read
How to Love Your Neighbor: Finding Opportunities in Interruptions
"Love your neighbor" can sound like an overused catchphrase until you (or your child) are the neighbor who receives the love.
Mandy
Mar 93 min read
Assume the Worst or Believe the Best?
Big Takeaway: A prayer for deeper trust. Practice believing the best about God. Have you ever made up a worst-case scenario in your mind?...
Mandy
Oct 29, 20232 min read
Don't Settle
Big Takeaway: “Get into the Word until the Word gets into you.” I looked down at my watch. We had been standing in the same location for...
Mandy
Aug 24, 20232 min read
Our Concerns are God's Cares
Big Takeaway: Our concerns are God's cares. “That’s a great idea, but I don't think so," said every wife to her husband at one point,...
Mandy
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Are we there yet?
Big Takeaway: Our time spent behind the scenes is fertile ground for God. Have you ever been on a road trip with kids? If you have, you...
Mandy
Feb 19, 20232 min read
Invite the Mess
Big Takeaway: “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another...
Mandy
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Cleanse the Clogs
Big Takeaway: Let Jesus cleanse your spiritual clogs. Have you ever done a juice cleanse? I have not because let's be real, I like food...
Mandy
Nov 15, 20222 min read
Water your Roots
Do you have a “green thumb?” I love plants and flowers, but growing and maintaining them? A whole different story. My husband, on the...
Mandy
Oct 25, 20222 min read
A Woman at the Bar
“Take care of yourself!” A woman sitting by herself at the Bartaco bar said these words to me with passion and conviction. She was an...
Mandy
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Tomorrow's Trouble or Today's Joy?
Big Takeaway: God gives us the freedom to choose where we place our focus, on tomorrow’s trouble or today’s joy. Last week, Kyle and I...
Mandy
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Keep Being Kind
Big Takeaway: Keep being kind on the top of your mind. When Kyle and I were on a flight recently, I stood up from my seat to go to the...
Mandy
Jun 2, 20221 min read
moving to monthly
Hi friend! I hope you’re doing well and that you’re getting ready for a fun summer ahead! I wanted to share an important update about my...
Mandy
Apr 26, 20222 min read
savor this season
Big Takeaway: Savor this season. Have you ever asked God for a sign? Like that time you felt ready to leave your job but didn’t know...
Mandy
Apr 6, 20223 min read
"two coins" of time
Big Takeaway: Jesus isn’t concerned about the amounts we give. He’s concerned about the sacrifice and heart behind what we give. Do you...
Mandy
Mar 31, 20223 min read
need a hand?
Big Takeaway: “But God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive." Psalm 54:4 (NLT) Have you ever spilled coffee? I’m not talking about a few...
Mandy
Mar 15, 20222 min read
3 resources to help prepare your heart for Easter
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe Easter is just 4 weeks away from today! There's something sweet about seeing pastel colors in...
Mandy
Mar 8, 20222 min read
you're cool. be yourself!
Big Takeaway: We bring our Heavenly Father joy by being who He created us to be. Have you ever been to Cracker Barrel? Who am I kidding?...
Mandy
Mar 2, 20221 min read
calling all writers: you're invited!
I wanted to take this morning to invite you to an in-person event I'll be hosting with four other writers here in Nashville, Tennessee on...
Mandy
Feb 17, 20222 min read
reengage refreshed
Big Takeaway: Our willingness to disengage helps us reengage refreshed. We finally got hit. The good ole’ coronavirus hit my husband last...
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