You Can’t Pull a Flower Open
Have you ever watched a flower begin to bloom? A tightly closed bud slowly opens. Day after day, the petals…
A Different Story to Believe
When I was sixteen, I wanted a job wrapping gifts at Lewis’s Department Store. Even now, I can see…
Redemption Has Always Been God’s Plan
Sometimes we read the Bible knowing the ending and miss the miracle unfolding in the middle. When we open…
Hold Contentment With an Open Hand
I believe God gave us the gift of dreaming. Dreaming is healthy for the soul. It allows us to…
“Why Would She Do That?”
There is a question that comes easily when we are standing on the outside of someone else’s life. Why…
The Direction of the Heart
As I looked at this photo, (yes, that’s me and my dear friend whose story beautifully reflects the heart…
Redeemed & Restyled: A Vintage Fashion Benefit Recap
There are evenings that are simply events. And then there are evenings that stay with you long after the…
Learning to See Yourself Through God’s Eyes
One of the hardest things about healing is that long after our circumstances change, the way we see ourselves…
Why Amadea?
People often ask me why I started Amadea. The answer isn’t found in a business plan, a program, or…
Redeemed Instead of Discarded
“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” — Ecclesiastes 3:11 I was working on tote bags for our upcoming…