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Mandy
Aug 1, 20192 min read
she speaks recap
She Speaks is a conference put on by Proverbs 31 Ministries. I'm recapping my first She Speaks experience in today's post!


Mandy
Jul 11, 20192 min read
chasing dreams
What holds you back from chasing your big, scary dreams? When you cling to the promises of Christ, fear takes a back seat to hope.


Mandy
Jun 27, 20191 min read
when in Nashville
when in Nashville. How to see Nashville like a local!


Mandy
Jun 13, 20192 min read
our father
“Our Heavenly Father is everything our earthly father couldn’t be.” Dads come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they? Fur-dads, biological...


Mandy
May 23, 20192 min read
what do you expect?
Kyle and I will be married three years next Tuesday, and to celebrate our anniversary, we are heading to the beach! Marriage has been on...


Mandy
Apr 25, 20193 min read
fix your focus
Sam Sardone is one of the most faithful, wise and positive people I know. There are a lot of friends who tell you they’ll support you and...


Mandy
Apr 18, 20192 min read
identity in Christ
A few weeks ago, Kyle and I were presented with an unexpected opportunity to potentially move from Nashville to North Carolina. When Kyle...


Mandy
Mar 14, 20193 min read
prioritizing rest
Disconnect. Recharge. Slow down. Focus on being present. If you’re like me, these are lines you’ve heard from friends, authors, speakers...


Mandy
Mar 7, 20193 min read
bolt farm treehouse
Last week, Kyle and I escaped the rain in Nashville to visit one of our new favorite cities, Charleston! We loved Charleston’s colorful...


Mandy
Feb 21, 20194 min read
questions to ask if you're single
Where are my single friends? Today’s post is for you! I'm mainly addressing the ladies, but guys, I think you can find something in here...


Mandy
Feb 14, 20194 min read
surrender your spiritual expectations
Kyle and I went on our first date at Empire State South in Midtown Atlanta. The restaurant was dimly lit and filled with the perfect...


Mandy
Feb 7, 20194 min read
no one is out of reach
“What are the 3 most important qualities you’re looking for in a spouse?” I nervously asked Kyle this question over the phone about 11...

Mandy
Jan 31, 20194 min read
3 truths to remember in surrender
“Often times, the more we surrender to God, the greater our ability to see God’s hand in our life.” Charles Stanley How many of you get...


Mandy
Jan 3, 20193 min read
the fruit is coming
One of my best friends, Kelly Hayes (who has shared on Palms of Joy here) often says with a cheerful smile, “the fruit is coming.” Or in...


Mandy
Dec 20, 20183 min read
reflecting on 2018: how has God stretched you?
I’m sitting on our comfy couch with Dolly’s head on my lap, silently reflecting on 2018. At the end of every year, I take time to look...


Mandy
Dec 13, 20182 min read
full of grace and truth
“Love is all grace and all truth all of the time.” Andy Stanley If any of you know of Andy Stanley, you know he is an incredible speaker,...


Mandy
Dec 6, 20182 min read
what does Jesus' birth mean to you?
When you close your eyes and imagine the night of Jesus' birth, what comes to mind? Is it the typical nativity scene you see on display...


Mandy
Nov 29, 20183 min read
rediscovering Christmas
Christmas time. A season of Buddy the Elf hopping across our televisions, holiday parties and eggnog. Sugary Christmas cookies bake while...


Mandy
Nov 8, 20183 min read
the power of gratitude through suffering
Expressing gratitude through suffering is not neglecting your suffering; it’s choosing to give thanks in spite of it. If you’re like me,...


Mandy
Nov 1, 20182 min read
why expressing gratitude leads to joy
“You flourish when you’re grateful. If you don’t express your gratitude, it doesn’t exist.” November is here, and I can’t believe I just...
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