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Jan 24, 20193 min read
surrender your fairy tale
Kyle and I met on November 3rd, 2012 at La Paz Mexican restaurant in Atlanta, GA. We were strategically set up by our mutual friend,...
Mandy
Jan 10, 20192 min read
happy birthday, palms of joy!
We are ONE! When I was a kid, my mom made birthday celebrations extra special for our entire family. I remember popping out of bed like a...
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...
Mandy
Oct 25, 20184 min read
why we should be talking about taking a break from traditions
Have you ever struggled with balancing family, extended family, work, a pet, children, marriage or singleness during the holiday season?...
Mandy
Oct 18, 20183 min read
am I more willing to represent my team than I am my faith?
Kyle and I LOVE college football. I’m talking (almost) never miss a Saturday, wake up early to tailgate, College GameDay kind of fans....
Mandy
Oct 11, 20185 min read
what Wikipedia won't tell you about Italy
Ciao! Bella! Pizza! Vino! Kyle and I experienced Rome, Florence and Venice for the first time in our lives last week, and I can truly say...
Mandy
Sep 27, 20181 min read
exciting updates!
Hi friends! I have some exciting updates to share this week! 1. Kyle and I are heading to Italy TODAY - this is a bucket list trip for...
Mandy
Sep 12, 20182 min read
my final thoughts on the invest series
Hi friends! This week’s post marks the end of our Invest series! I love sharing and writing on many topics, but this one truly stretched...
Mandy
Sep 6, 20185 min read
next level living: Kim's story
Hello! I’m so excited to be here, and grateful to Mandy for allowing me to contribute to this series! When she asked, my first instinct...
Mandy
Aug 30, 20183 min read
be the person you wish you had: Sam's story
What do the Migos, milly rock, “fye” and the three finger challenge all have in common? They’re all relevant rappers, dance moves, catch...
Mandy
Aug 23, 20183 min read
when I grow up, I want to be like Sue
men·tor: an experienced and trusted adviser. Have you ever met someone you immediately feel like you’re going to connect with? Meet Sue....
Mandy
Aug 16, 20184 min read
worthy investments: Ailie's story
Hey everyone! My name is Ailie and I hope my story is helpful wherever you may be on your spiritual journey. A few weeks ago, Mandy was...
Mandy
Aug 9, 20183 min read
invest in yourself
Pump the Breaks, or as my husband has coined, “P the B’s”, is one of my favorite terms to use when describing someone or something that...
Mandy
Aug 2, 20184 min read
you are who you invest in
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” Jim Rohn Prior to moving to Nashville, the act of investing money was...
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