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Life Lessons Through Death
March 11, 2019

It is time to “just start” processing out loud the life lessons from my brother’s death. Death is something everyone experiences. Let’s learn together. Real life works when people talk with one another.

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Thank Goodness for Grief
November 30, 2017

Grief is a part of life. Grief has no time limits. Grief can make life richer. I am thankful for grief.

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Dear Younger Mom Me
November 24, 2017

Recently I was asked to share a bit about being a Mom at a baby shower. The shower gave me a reason to stop and think what I wish I had known and would want the young women in my family to know as they are or may become Moms. (Bonus point: This applies to Dads too as well as life in general.)

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One Step at a Time – Lesson #1
August 30, 2017

No, when I woke up this morning the world was not all at peace, with people talking civilly to one another but you know what? I took a step in that direction. Will you take one step? I believe real change will only happen one step at a time. 

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Change, Celebration, Anxiety, Fear
June 17, 2017

Three weeks ago, the love of my life got down on one knee and asked to me marry him, and since then, as one can imagine, life has truly been quite the whirlwind.  In all honesty, the answer had always […]

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#BobierBlessings (Count Your Blessings)
April 5, 2017

“Count your blessings, name them one by one, Count your blessings, see what God has done! Count your blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” #BobierBlessings Every year since I can […]

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Her Song
March 18, 2017

We hugged, decided we would have mansions next door to each other in heaven, and she went on her way, more sure for God’s provision for her… than I am for me.

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The Lava Lamp
February 27, 2017

“That’s ok,” she says, “You can still put in on the shelf even though it doesn’t work, it’s beautiful.”

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American Idol or Relationship?
January 20, 2017

Every year, I participate in an online songwriting challenge called February Album Writing Month (FAWM).  You’re supposed to write 14 songs in the 28 days of February.  (You should join me this year!  You can write just lyrics, just music, […]

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Introducing Amanda – To Know and Be Known
December 1, 2016

Hello!  I’m Amanda, and I’m delighted to join the blogging team of the Treasure Chest Ministries.  You’ll be hearing from me in the upcoming months, so I’d like to give a brief introduction.  Here’s the basic get to know me […]

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