Photo by Foodie Factor on Pexels.com This morning, I exited our back door onto our deck to persuade our dear beagle, Walter, to come inside before we left for the grocery store. I glanced to my right, and, to my surprise, three asparagus stalks stood proudly next to our shed. I made a mental note … Continue reading Finding Grace in the Asparagus: Reflections on Sin and Self-Improvement
Author: Amanda Geidl
I'm a child of God, married to Dave, mom to Sam, Maryn, Lucy, Felix, Milo, and Leif, and I live near Kansas City, writing words that encourage others as well as myself.
The Journey with Jesus
Photo by Vittorio Staffolani on Pexels.com I've known Jesus most of my life. I haven't always stayed on the path with Him; sometimes I've gone my own way, only to be course-corrected by the Holy Spirit. He isn't going to let me go. Sometimes we worry about whether or not we're in the will of … Continue reading The Journey with Jesus
Brave Together
I've got a new idea. I wrote about this in my newsletter this week, but the idea continues to expand in my mind. What if we were brave together instead of trying to be brave alone? What if we said aloud what scares us? What if another person's story of bravery helps us be brave? … Continue reading Brave Together
Spent.
Photo by kira schwarz on Pexels.com We resumed homeschooling right after Labor Day (the irony is not lost on me), and I have been dead-dog tired ever since. I find myself pretty exhausted each day whether I actually get to exercise or not. There's something about teaching that is both rewarding and depleting. I feel … Continue reading Spent.
Fear and Imagination
We've all likely heard the phrase, "Don't make a mountain out of a molehill." The inherent meaning is that we shouldn't imagine a problem to be a giant mountain but recognize that, in fact, we can step over it because it is only a molehill. This has been something I've noticed about my imagination throughout … Continue reading Fear and Imagination
Trusting God Behind the Veil
Trusting God Behind the Veil: Trusting God when you can't see
The Conspiracy of Distraction
Photo by Francesco Ungaro on Pexels.com There's a plethora of conspiracy theories circulating in the United States presently. I don't even have to list them, because chances are, if you've utilized any type of social media over the last few weeks, you know what I'm talking about. What I've primarily noticed is that these conspiracies … Continue reading The Conspiracy of Distraction
Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Fear and Insecurity
Last week, I was writing about figuring out how God designed you so that you could have a better idea of what His purposes are for you in the Church. But like GI Joe said, "Knowing is half the battle." And while I've never really watched GI Joe, my husband quotes this from time to … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: Fear and Insecurity
Finding God’s Will for Your Life: His Design
There's a myriad of tools to discover your personality type, your dominant traits, your introversion or extroversion, and even what "Disney song embodies your life right now." These are a mixed bag when it comes to actual helpfulness, some are purely for entertainment's sake, and some actually help you evaluate yourself and how you live … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: His Design
Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God
When it comes to unearthing the treasures of God's will in my life, they all have a similar thread--His goodness to me. When I say "goodness," I do not mean a string of good circumstances that worked out in my favor, or that I've lived a life free from pain, suffering, or shame. Because I … Continue reading Finding God’s Will for Your Life: The Goodness of God