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  • BREAK TIME

    BREAK TIME

    I had full intentions of writing this past weekend, but I had something completely different and unexpected come up. This unexpected thing is something I feel God is calling me to focus on right now. After a lot of prayer, I have decided to take a break from blogging. This calling is a little bit […]

    Amanda Filkins

    February 20, 2019
    Encouragement & Faith, Lifestyle
  • Six Ways to Spend Time with Jesus

    Six Ways to Spend Time with Jesus

    Do you have a desire in your heart to spend time with the Lord, but just have no idea how to? Do you hear people say that they “hear” Him, but don’t really understand how that happens? Do you want to know what it looks like to spend time Jesus? I put together a list […]

    Amanda Filkins

    February 13, 2019
    Encouragement & Faith
  • Easy Dinner Idea: Cauliflower Rice Bowl

    Easy Dinner Idea: Cauliflower Rice Bowl

    Another measure with your heart meal! Cauliflower rice is new to me and so far I’m addicted. I’ve been eating it with different things because it’s an awesome way to get a serving or two of veggies while my brain is thinking I’m eating actual rice. It’s genius! I love this dish because it’s packed […]

    Amanda Filkins

    February 8, 2019
    Health
  • Shouting Loudest For Jesus

    Shouting Loudest For Jesus

    A few months ago I bought a children’s Bible. For those who don’t know why, I wanted to understand the Bible better on a simpler scale. I wanted to know the chronological order of stories that I’ve been told since I was young and I wanted to learn the basics in words that I would […]

    Amanda Filkins

    February 6, 2019
    Encouragement & Faith
  • Seven Easy & Healthy Snack Options

    Seven Easy & Healthy Snack Options

    Do you struggle trying to find healthy snacks? It seems easy to grab the packaged stuff because it’s fast and ready to go. I think most of us can figure out what a healthy meal looks like but the snacks are what can get tricky (in my opinion). Here I listed some of my common […]

    Amanda Filkins

    February 1, 2019
    Health
  • To Those Who Are Struggling to Pursue A Calling On Their Life

    To Those Who Are Struggling to Pursue A Calling On Their Life

    Some days when I sit down and decide I’m going to write, my mind goes blank. I have a really hard time thinking of what topic I want to cover, how I want to say things, and where I want the blog to go. Other days, the message is clear as can be and I […]

    Amanda Filkins

    January 30, 2019
    Encouragement & Faith
  • The Perfect Summer Potluck Food: Turkey Kale Pasta Salad

    The Perfect Summer Potluck Food: Turkey Kale Pasta Salad

    Here’s a fun recipe that turned out super good. I made it for a family event in the summer and got awesome compliments. I apologize that I don’t have measurements. I literally just throw things together and experiment sometimes. So, that’s what I recommend doing with this! Change, add, takeaway according to what tastes good […]

    Amanda Filkins

    January 25, 2019
    Health
  • How to Find Your Own Kind of Worship

    How to Find Your Own Kind of Worship

    What do you think about when you think about worship? Sunday morning songs? Hands reaching for the ceiling during service? Time spent at the alter? Luke 4:8 And Jesus answered Him, “It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve.’” What is worship exactly? It is defined as […]

    Amanda Filkins

    January 23, 2019
    Encouragement & Faith
  • Six Personal Tips If You’re Considering Training For a Half Marathon

    Six Personal Tips If You’re Considering Training For a Half Marathon

    As some of you know, last winter I ran a half marathon. I had an amazing life changing experience that you can read about here, and also learned a thing or two about discipline and pushing my body farther than I thought it was capable of. I’m not a runner. I’ve never been good at […]

    Amanda Filkins

    January 18, 2019
    Health
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Jumping right in head first. Here we go. The truth is, I had been waiting for a day where I was all dressed up looking my best to take a photo to post to kickstart this page. But then I realized that’s not what this page is about. Sure, pretty pictures will be a part of it. I love looking good and feeling good and talking about the happy stuff. But the reality is we don’t talk about the broken stuff enough. It’s easier to paint the “life’s all good” picture and put on the face to the world that our struggles don’t exist. But they do and we all know it. Therefore, I figured a photo where I’m undone with a naked face with grown out roots on hair wash day was more appropriate to show the face of my reality: a hot mess trying my best to be a good wife, sister, daughter, friend, Christian, etc. and trying to maneuver the chaos that life throws my way. This is the picture that more accurately reflects the content I’m hoping to share with you.
 

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