Ten Things Turning 35 Taught Me

by Amanda Wells // January 23, 2018 // 6 Comments

Turning thirty-five brings back memories from a birthday ten years ago. I’d looked forward to turning twenty-five ever since my first car accident when I wasn’t old enough for a rental. Who knew it would be eight years, a wedding,... Continue reading →

Do you want to ride a school bus? by Karen Smith on farmwyfe.com. Encouragement and inspiration for homeschooling moms

Do You Wanna Ride the School Bus?

by Amanda Wells // January 8, 2018 // No Comments

By Karen Smith Remember the song, “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” that was made so popular by the movie Frozen. Homeschool mamas could make a song famous entitled, “Do You Wanna Ride the School Bus?” Go ahead and be... Continue reading →

2018 Word for the Year: New

by Amanda Wells // January 1, 2018 // 13 Comments

I heard a crash from the kitchen, several things breaking, my husband’s groan, and one of the kids say, “Uh oh, Mama’s going to be mad at you now!” My excitement, as I finished getting ready for a mom’s night out,... Continue reading →

Becoming a Prayer Warrior, not a Prayer Wimp

by Amanda Wells // December 10, 2017 // 4 Comments

This post contains affiliate links. It was a Hail Mary pass kind of prayer. My day started full of frustrations, difficult obstacles, and children challenging my authority at every opportunity. Disheartened, I locked myself in the bathroom, praying for energy... Continue reading →

Self-care isn’t self-seeking, it’s seeking God first

by Amanda Wells // December 8, 2017 // No Comments

I don’t like self care. It sounds self-ish. Nail and hair appts, girls nights out, exercising, Starbucks, Target trips, and more. The focus is on me. Do not misunderstand me. Moms need a break now and then. So do dads... Continue reading →

The Power of Prayer by Jill Power on farmwyfe.com

Real Faith in Prayers

by Amanda Wells // November 6, 2017 // 8 Comments

By Jill Power My husband and I had been married for 9 years (‘03) before we decided to have kids. After all, I was an educator, and since I was with kids all the time, it took a long time... Continue reading →

A farmer’s crop destroyed, but God’s promises remain

by Amanda Wells // October 19, 2017 // 10 Comments

I couldn’t believe it. I mean, I could; I’m a farmer’s wife. Our livelihood depends on the weather, so when the drought drags on or the rushing rains flood our fields, we pray and wait. And wait. And wait some... Continue reading →

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