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Not Enough
We have had our home decorated for Christmas for a couple of weeks now. Hanging in our kitchen, I have a hand towel that says “Jesus is...

Amanda Crews
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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Receive + Give Him
My email has been bombarded with sales, deals, and up to 50% off specials for months preparing for Christmas shopping. I love to give...

Amanda Crews
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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More than Leftovers
Every year we pack up loads of food after Thanksgiving and Christmas and place it in the refrigerator. Sometimes we eat it for lunch the...

Amanda Crews
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Jesus First
Have you ever heard the question: What came first, the chicken or the egg? That can really spark a spiral of questioning. It’s similar to...

Amanda Crews
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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A Light in the Darkness
I remember the first time I climbed Currituck Beach Lighthouse in the Outer Banks. Its brick structure stands 162 feet tall. In order to...

Amanda Crews
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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Don't Stay Stuck...
I was reminded this week that we ALL have a story to share. A story where dreams don’t come true and where deep grief and hurt reside as...

Amanda Crews
Nov 9, 20242 min read
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Even if...
What’s your “even if…”? You know, even if _________ happens, I will still follow God. Take a second to fill in that blank. Even if I...

Amanda Crews
Oct 29, 20242 min read
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Comparison is a Thief
Have you heard of the comparison game? You know, the one where you look at what everyone else has going on and think, “I wish my spouse...

Amanda Crews
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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It's Time
It is my favorite time of year! I love all the seasons, but this is by far the most beautiful in Ohio. The leaves are changing from green...

Amanda Crews
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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Stay Connected. Stay Full.
Have you ever tried to treat God like a vending machine? Shooting up prayer requests when you need something, and not truly taking time...

Amanda Crews
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Tear the Roof Off
What kind of friend are you? Really, if you had to rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10, one being not good at all, and 10 being the...

Amanda Crews
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Is there really room for me at the foot of the cross?
I’ve heard a handful of people say they don’t go to church because “They don’t want to be judged.” I’ve even heard a couple of people...

Amanda Crews
Sep 27, 20243 min read
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Build.
Have you ever blurted something out and then had instant regret? Or maybe you’ve said things in the heat of the moment and meant them,...

Amanda Crews
Sep 20, 20242 min read
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Overflow of Love
It’s really important to take note of the fact that Jesus didn’t only spend time with people He agreed with. He took time to be present...

Amanda Crews
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Work in the Waiting
Throughout this past week, I’ve been reflecting on the people God has placed in my life. When I look around at each of them, I see...

Amanda Crews
Sep 6, 20243 min read
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Fall in Line
Wherever you are today, whatever weight feels too heavy to carry, and whatever your past, present, or future circumstances are, this is...

Amanda Crews
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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Picture-worthy Prayer Time
When I first became a Christian, I often felt discouraged seeing snapshots of other people’s “quiet times” with open Bibles and warm cups...

Amanda Crews
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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Keep Walking
Hi friends! Welcome to this week's encouragement! Thanks for reading! If we're not friends yet, please subscribe to my email list to get...

Amanda Crews
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Be a Changed Person
Have you ever lost something and then it just shows up? For me this week, it was a shirt that got tucked away in Mia’s drawers. I was so...

Amanda Crews
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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A Perfect Pair: Overwhelm & Anxiety
On Wednesday our daughter’s room was trashed. No exaggeration, just utterly destroyed. Usually, I would go in and clean it, but it was...

Amanda Crews
Aug 3, 20243 min read
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