Author: Amanda Filkins
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To Those Who Have/Are Struggling with Divorce in Some Way
First let me say that I always promise to be honest. I’m going to share some personal things and I hope you take them for their purpose in sharing this message and look at the big picture. My parents got divorced when I was nine. I knew it was coming, but I hoped with all…
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Seven Tips on How to (Almost) Four Point College
It’s finally the last semester of college and looking over my transcript I have reflected on some of the habits that I created to earn myself the GPA I currently have. Let me give you a little bit of background. I started at two different community colleges. One was close to home and the other…
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How To View Adversity Through A Positive Lens
Do you remember when you were in your twenties and envisioned what you wanted your whole future to look like? Or maybe you’re in your twenties and currently do this regularly. You picture yourself going off to college or heading right into the work force after high school. You think about meeting the one you’re…
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Five Tips On Packing A Healthy Lunch
Are you stuck in a bad habit of buying your lunch everyday? Or maybe you pack your lunch, but have a hard time with the “healthy” part. Maybe you’re trying to practice new healthy habits and eating well is one of them. Let me give you a few tips on packing a healthy lunch that…
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What Are Your New Years Resolutions?
It’s finally a new year. Time to start fresh, build better habits, and be the best version of you. If it didn’t happen in 2017, or 2018, it will surely happen in 2019. Do you want to lose weight? Manage your money better? Quit smoking? Stress less? Take a wild trip? These are some common…
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The Reason For The Season: Giving When It Seems Impossible
Wow, it is definitely that time of year where life gets crazy! Hence, I haven’t posted in a minute. BUT, here I am with a message that’s been on my heart for a week or so that I can’t wait to share with you all. It is FINALLY the most wonderful and joyful time of…
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The Coziest White Chicken Chili Recipe
With all the snow we’ve had lately I thought it would be a good time to post a soup recipe! Gavin’s mom gave me the base of this soup and then I added some more goodies and it was delicious. Soups are by far my favorite cold weather food and I am constantly looking for…
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Finding the Blessings When Life Doesn’t Go Your Way
Tonight, I had a mental breakdown. And why did I have this mental breakdown you might ask? Anxiety, perfectionism, and stress. All things that I guarantee most people struggle with in some way or another. My reasoning was the most ridiculous one ever and moms WILL laugh in my face because my mental breakdown doesn’t…
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A Real Testimony of Encouragement For Those Experiencing A Season Of Trial
I was at the gym the other night blasting my worship music through my headphones (literally songs we sing on Sunday morning, it’s fine). Don’t get my wrong, I love my pop pump up songs too. But some days I use my workout or run as a time to connect with Jesus. It’s my personal…