What We Do With Grace

We all could be better stewards of the grace that God gives us. Whether it be everyday graces or miraculous workings, we have a responsibility to ensure we are using any particular grace in the manner that God intended.

Encouragement, Faith, Gratitude, ScriptureAmanda HughleyMay 12, 2021Grace, mercy Comments

Cave Experiences

We often seek our own “caves” out of the same mechanisms David used - to protect ourselves and to find reprieve from desperation. Sometimes it may literally feel like we are trying to save our lives. In this respect cave experiences do often help us. They allow us to rest, to catch our breath, to get back on our squares. Sometimes caves make us appreciate the outside world more. Caves can offer us an opportunity to be honest with ourselves and with God about the states of our well-being. Sometimes God meets us in our caves and transforms our hearts, minds, and focus.

Encouragement, Faith, Scripture, Self-CareAmanda HughleyMarch 10, 2021Caves, David, Psalm, Psalms, LamentComment

Undoing Self-Sufficiency

In Christ, self-sufficiency is fruitless, even counterproductive. It leaves no room for grace, mercy, the Holy Spirit, or even salvation.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, Faith, Scripture, Self-CareAmanda HughleyJanuary 28, 2021self-sufficient, Word, reliance, faith, dependenceComment

Moving Mountains in 2021

We must strategically choose our mountains from this year forward.

Encouragement, Faith, Prayer, Scripture, StrategyAmanda HughleyJanuary 5, 2021mountains, new year, faith, prayer Comments

Finding Peace and Understanding Through Lament

We may not enjoy entering into lament, but coming out of it is an experience that we can delight in.

Encouragement, FaithAmanda HughleyDecember 22, 2020Lament, peace, understanding, Grace, gift, hopeComment

Finding Contentment at the Well

If you find yourself unable to find any type of peace right now, perhaps that means you need to have a “Well Experience” to come face to face with the Lord. It may be that you have allowed the weights of life become burdens again, rather than allowing Him to carry them. Maybe those springing waters within you need to be stirred up again.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, FaithAmanda HughleyOctober 13, 2020Chronic Illness, Contentment, Faith, The WellComment

It is Well

How do we sit in the mess, the calamity, and heart-wrenching events of this world while simultaneously declaring that the soul is untouched?

Encouragement, Faith, ScriptureAmanda HughleySeptember 29, 2020It is Well, Song, Faith, SoulComment

Switch Your Focus

When we get stuck looking at what others have in comparison to what we don't have, bitterness tends to take root.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, Faith, Gratitude, Scripture, StrategyAmanda HughleySeptember 15, 2020Word, Psalm, Envy, Jealousy, faithComment

Joy that Lasts

When we trust in God’s sovereignty and control over all situations and circumstances, we find joy. When we are content that God is working all things together for our good, we possess joy.

Encouragement, Faith, ScriptureAmanda HughleySeptember 1, 2020Joy, Happiness, Faith, Suffering Comments

A New You

Where I had health, I lacked joy, peace, self-confidence, and identity in God. Now, I have all of that plus so much more despite my health, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.