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Mommy-hood

Posted on May 7, 2022 by amylinnea

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Moms are the most underpaid, under acknowledged, under revered bunch. Not only do we grow humans from within our bodies, we grow them in our hearts. Children, whether natural or adopted, are extensions of ourselves. We ache when they cry. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged children, Christianity, companion, constant, disappointment, God, joy, life, love, moms, mothers day, peace, sacrifice, strength, Truth

Sometimes Saying Nothing

Posted on April 30, 2022 by amylinnea

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But Jesus said nothing, much to Pilate’s surprise. Mark 15:5 When Jesus was before Pilate, He answered some questions, but He did not give a speech, defending himself. He didn’t dive into a tirade, justifying His actions. Jesus knew what … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged argue, God, Jesus, mark 15:5, parent, speech, talking, think

Canceling The Devil

Posted on April 9, 2022 by amylinnea

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Ever think about this: the devil knows he’s lost. He’s going to do everything he possibly can to take you down with him. Doesn’t care if you’re a Christian. If the devil can keep you down and depressed, full of … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Anger, depressed, devil, forgiveness, God, self-pity, sin

Small Sins

Posted on March 26, 2022 by amylinnea

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Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7 Not only does Satan want to silence your witness, he also wishes to crush your very existence. He always begins small. Tiny. Almost unnoticeable. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged authority, choices, devil, God, humble, James 4:7, resist, sin, temptation

Locked Up

Posted on February 19, 2022 by amylinnea

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The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 Are you locked up? Are you paralyzed with fear? Filled … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged choice, Christianity, fear, God, lock, peace, prison, Psalm 27:1, selfish, strength, Trust

Dear God, Help!

Posted on February 12, 2022 by amylinnea

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This is big. Too big. Too much. I can’t even wrap my mind around it, so there’s that. I’m going to call it simply impossible. Dead end, that’s where this situation lays. No literal way out. My mind is wrapped … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence, Faithfulness, Trust Tagged anxiety, control, fear, God, help, miracle, Trust, worry

Psalm 25:10

Posted on January 29, 2022 by amylinnea

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All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies. Psalm 25:10 When you keep walking on the path God has for you, you will experience His love and faithfulness. No, it won’t … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Faithfulness Tagged covenant, Faithfulness, God, love, obey, path, promises, Psalm 25:10, testimony

Zero Opportunity

Posted on January 22, 2022 by amylinnea

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And give no opportunity to the devil. Ephesians 4:27 That seems like a no brainer, doesn’t it? Why would we ever want to give the devil an opportunity to reign in our lives? To take anything over? Why would we … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Bible, child, choices, Christianity, devil, Ephesians 4:27, God, lie, life, spouse, Truth

Ephesians 5:15

Posted on January 8, 2022 by amylinnea

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Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise, but as wise. Ephesians 5:15 Are you walking wisely through life? Or are you subscribing to any whim you possess, acting as an unwise person? God asks us to look carefully … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Faithfulness Tagged dedication, Ephesians 5:15, flesh, focus, God, life, selfish, witness

Teeny Tiny Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2021 by amylinnea

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Thanksgiving, a time to be thankful. We have SO much to be thankful to God for. Life, our very breath breathed from God Himself. Family, those to whom we would do anything to help. Another day, pregnant with possibilities. God, … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Bible, breathe, God, joy, peace, Thankfulness, thanksgiving, wisdom

No Condemnation

Posted on November 13, 2021 by amylinnea

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There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. Romans 8:1 There is absolutely zero condemnation when you are His. God’s. When you have … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Christianity, condemnation, flesh, God, identity, loved, Romans 8:1, Spirit, valuable

Prickly People

Posted on October 23, 2021 by amylinnea

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You know the type. Recoils when you give a loving pat. Or even a loving word. They shun it, choosing instead to dwell on their own misery. Their prickles scream stay away or else. You don’t see them at first. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, significance Tagged attitudes, boss, Christianity, God, grace, Jesus, love, none of these things move me, peace, prickles, spouse, teenager, Truth

Acts 1:8

Posted on October 16, 2021 by amylinnea

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And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Acts 1:8 Are you living in the authority of one whom God has saved? Are you remembering God’s promises, … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Spiritual Tagged Acts 1:8, authority, choices, Christianity, Faithfulness, God, power, salvation, saved, Truth, witness

Psalm 121:1-2

Posted on September 4, 2021 by amylinnea

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I will lift up mine eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 Need help? I know, we all do with anything and everything. This … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Faithfulness Tagged Christianity, God, help, power, Psalm 121:1-2

Re-Focus

Posted on August 14, 2021 by amylinnea

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When all the noise is stripped away, what is your focus? In the dark of night, what grips your soul? Worry? Dread? Fear? Or Jesus? In this world, we will have trials. But Jesus. In this world, we will struggle. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged dread, fear, focus, Jesus, pain, refocus, trials, Trust, world, worry

Psalm 62:1

Posted on August 7, 2021 by amylinnea

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Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Psalm 62:1 Summers are for rest. At least for teachers. We plan summer projects and accomplish home things, but we are in rest mode. We become like old … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Christianity, God, peace, rest, teachers

Other’s Opinions

Posted on July 24, 2021 by amylinnea

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Why do we allow others to steal from us? We allow others to step into our minds, stealing one of the most valuable items we own. Our peace. Which affects our security. And our sense of being valued. Securely loved. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged God, loved, none of these things move me, peace, safe, security, steal, value

Crashing Down

Posted on July 17, 2021 by amylinnea

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When the world comes crashing down, just give me Jesus. When loved ones fall away from you, just give me Jesus. When family fails to value you, just give me Jesus. When you feel utterly alone, just give me Jesus. … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged alone, cares, Jesus, value, world

Psalm 37:8

Posted on July 10, 2021 by amylinnea

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Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. Psalm 37:8 Jesus never fretted. He knew He was completely loved by His father. Accepted. Cherished. Why do we fret? Yes, because we hold onto things, … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged choice, Faithfulness, fret, God, love, obey, Psalm 37:8, weed, worry

Psalm 101:2-4

Posted on June 26, 2021 by amylinnea

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I will walk with integrity of heart within my house. How does one walk with integrity of heart in his house? And is the Psalmist speaking of his actual house or inside his very self? Walking with integrity within yourself … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Christianity, evil, fear, God, Heart, integrity, Psalm 101, Truth

Psalm 25:14-15

Posted on June 19, 2021 by amylinnea

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“The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant. My eyes are ever toward the Lord, for He will pluck my feet out of the net.” Psalm 25:14-15 God, who … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged choices, Christianity, friend, God, life, Psalm 25:14-15, Trust, Truth

Loving Your Spouse

Posted on May 15, 2021 by amylinnea

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Communication is fundamental to any relationship. Not only communicating, but listening to the other person. Really listening. Not half listening while also paying attention to your phone. Not listening just to let them vent, then forgetting all of it and … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, love Tagged communication, love, spouse

Words

Posted on April 17, 2021 by amylinnea

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Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Proverbs 18:21 Wow, that’s a contrast. Literally, death can come through your words. Your words can eat through a person’s soul, confirming lies they might already believe. Words can crush … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Bible, death, encouragement, God, life, Proverbs 18:21, words

Pride

Posted on April 10, 2021 by amylinnea

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If we are all completely honest, pride is our number one problem. For most of us. Almost all of us. We are disappointed when others don’t see our needs. Pride. We are wishing others would go along with what we … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged 1 Peter 5:5, God, humility, pride, proud, Proverbs 16:18, sin

Fraud

Posted on March 27, 2021 by amylinnea

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I am a fraud. Flawed. Not perfect. You? If you’re honest, you’ll agree. Yes about me, but I’m referring to you. None of us are perfect. We all demand. We all seek number one (us). We all judge. Living for … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged fraud, generous, God, Jesus, judge, love, selfish

The Robe

Posted on March 20, 2021 by amylinnea

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Ever read The Robe? It was written in 1942 by Lloyd Douglas and has become an enduring classic for millions over the years. Sharing the story of a young Roman soldier, you are drawn into the story as this soldier … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged Bible, cross, forgive, Jesus, love, serve, The Robe

Wide Open

Posted on March 13, 2021 by amylinnea

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Jesus is forever our always. Forever, Jesus is our always. Always and forever, is Jesus to you. To me. To us. He is and always will be there for you. Always. For all things. Every little thing. There is no … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, love Tagged burdens, choose, God, Jesus, love, strength, wide open

Slow Slide

Posted on February 27, 2021 by amylinnea

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Satan rarely enters with a bang. He rarely announces his presence, coming through our choices instead. It’s usually one choice. That leads you to another. And another. And another. And before you know it, you don’t recognize the path anymore … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged choices, God, I Peter 5:18, justified, path, satan, sin, wisdom

Living with Jesus

Posted on February 20, 2021 by amylinnea

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Who is He to you? Jesus. Was He simply a nice guy? Model of morality? Or your King of Kings? Savior of your soul? Yes to all of the above. Although, He was and is more than simply a nice … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged everything, Faithful, Holy Spirit, Jesus, living life, Savior

I’m Sorry

Posted on January 30, 2021 by amylinnea

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What do those words mean to you? An apology? Heartfelt from you to the offended? Or a necessary evil? Something to get your loved one off your back? Apologies mean the world. They write the wrongs. Cover the faults. Restore … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged apologize, forgiveness, God, sincere, sorry

Imagine

Posted on January 23, 2021 by amylinnea

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I cannot even imagine life without Jesus. Living in absolute fear without the foundation of my all knowing God. Not sharing my deepest fears with the One who already knows. Not asking Him to remove my fear, replacing it with … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged death, fear, God, imagine, Jesus, life

Wonder Woman ’84

Posted on January 9, 2021 by amylinnea

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How are you blocking God from showing you what He has for you? How are you blocking your freedom from springing forth? How are you blocking God’s peace from covering every fear? How are you blocking the very presence of … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged blocking God, fear, God, none of these things move me, peace, Wonder Woman 84

Whose Are You?

Posted on December 26, 2020 by amylinnea

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Are you your own? Or are you God’s? Do you live for yourself? Or do you live under God’s breath? Living for yourself can be fun, I will admit. But it’s also sad. Lonely. And it’s a pit that never … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged choices, God, living, self

Morality

Posted on December 19, 2020 by amylinnea

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What is morality? Well, it’s when one is moral or has morals. What’s the definition of morals? Webster says “of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior- ethical.” Makes perfect sense. Especially when Webster continues: “conforming to … Continue reading →

Posted in America, choices Tagged abortion, America, fraud, God, lockdowns, morality, morals, right and wrong

Longing

Posted on November 7, 2020 by amylinnea

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What is the longing of your heart? The deep down longing? To win the lottery? To get married? To make it through the day? How bout to know God? To know the living God, who made ALL things? He wants … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, Faithfulness Tagged Christians, fear, God, longing, peace, submit

2 Timothy 2:26

Posted on October 17, 2020 by amylinnea

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2 Timothy 2:26 “…and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” I assume you want to come to your senses. To live honorably before … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged 2 Timothy 2:26, devil, God, living, Trust

Fed Up

Posted on September 12, 2020 by amylinnea

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Are you as fed up as I am? Fed up with the enemy trying to step foot into your life? Trying to gain a foothold in your home and with your family? How fed up are you? Enough to do … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged battle, enemy, fed up, God, God is faithful, Psalm 44:5, repent

An Example or Stumbling Block?

Posted on August 29, 2020 by amylinnea

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Let yourself be an example instead of a stumble. An example of Christ’s love instead of a stumble into sin. Man, that’s hard. Not always, but sometimes. Actually, usually it is, am I right? Especially when our flesh cries out … Continue reading →

Posted in choices, dependence Tagged bless, choose life, Christ, example, God, oswald chambers, stumble

Gifts

Posted on August 22, 2020 by amylinnea

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Rest in the knowledge that He is enough. That He, our Lord, holds all things in His hands. Are you resting? Or are you resisting? Matthew 7:11 reminds us “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged gifts, God, knowledge, Lord, Matthew 7:11, parents, rest

Devouring Your Family

Posted on August 1, 2020 by amylinnea

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Are you watching? Or are you blind? The devil is constantly looking for a way in. A way into your home, your children, yourself. He can’t stop the good gifts God provides; however, he can mess things up. He can … Continue reading →

Posted in choices Tagged 1 Peter 5:8, devil, devoured, enemy, family, God, lion, not today satan, satan

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