Our Second Day

Our second days can last anywhere from a moment to many years, and during that time our hope and faith can waver, we may come to acceptance, frequently get angry, attempt to make personal goals and changes, and so much more. Sometimes, we become comfortable with the dysfunction of the second day and end up living with no peace, little happiness, and minimal hope. And if we’re not careful, we will be so focused on what happened on our “Good Friday” and how it affected us, that we will miss our “Resurrection Sunday.”

Encouragement, FaithAmanda HughleyApril 23, 2019Hope, Comfort, Encouragement, EasterComment

The Encouragement Dilemma

We were not designed to live disconnected from God. We are to seek Him first and foremost as the source of encouragement. Our friends, family, spouses, even pastors and leaders, are all amazing people who can provide us with some of the support we need, but they aren’t always available when we need it, nor should we expect them to be.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, Faith, PurposeAmanda HughleyApril 16, 2019Encouragement Comments

Do You Have Peace?

I’ve come to realize through my own experiences that sometimes we think we have peace, but we really do not. I think we confuse peace with being happy or satisfied in a moment. And it’s not to say that that isn’t peaceFUL, but do you really have peace?

Encouragement, Faith, ScriptureAmanda HughleyApril 9, 2019Chronic Illness, PeaceComment

Is This Really My Life? Part 2

It would be so easy to type out some sort encouragement saying that my faith has always outweighed by fears. But, that would be a lie, because there have been days, weeks, and probably even months at a time where I had little to no belief in the unseen future of my life.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, FaithAmanda HughleyApril 1, 2019Encouragement, faithComment

Is This Really My Life? Part 1

Should be comfortable in our pain? Is it wrong to have moments, or even seasons, of anger, grief, or desperation even if it does have a purpose?

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, FaithAmanda HughleyMarch 26, 2019Chronic Illness, Medication, Hope Comments

Missing the Meaning

It’s a hard lesson to learn that being a believer doesn’t exempt us from experiencing deep pain and difficult problems. Even harder to grasp is the lesson that faithful Christians who serve and love God with all their beings are strategic targets of some of the worst trials and circumstances.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, Faith, PurposeAmanda HughleyMarch 18, 2019Purpose, Calling, EncouragementComment

But Have You?

Quality, intimate, distraction-less time with God is self care.

Faith, Self-CareAmanda HughleyMarch 13, 2019Time, Quality TimeComment

WTH?

If left unchecked, anger will inevitably usher in depression, anxiety, isolation, hopelessness, and, if the enemy is successful, the destruction of our faith in God.

We CANNOT Live in Fear!

We have to be intentional about not allowing fear to settle in our minds and hearts.

Chronic Illness, Encouragement, Faith, ScriptureAmanda HughleyFebruary 19, 2019Fear, Chronic Illness, Scripture Comments

Ummm Hello? Did You Hear Me?

God is our Creator and Father. He knows us better than we know ourselves- the good, the bad, and the ugly. He knows that because we are human, we fall victim to doubt and unbelief.

Faith, PrayerAmanda HughleyFebruary 12, 2019Prayer Comments