Finding encouragement from a boy and six turkeys

by Amanda Wells // October 16, 2017 // 12 Comments

My son’s been scattering corn in our backyard, hoping to draw in some turkeys. Every day, a little more corn appears in between the freshly cut blades of grass. His sisters asked why he keeps doing it. The turkeys... Continue reading →

4 Ways to Encourage Your Tween Girl: A Deeper Relationship with God

by Amanda Wells // October 7, 2017 // 12 Comments

This post may contain affiliate links, which means it doesn’t cost you anything but I may receive a few pennies if you click on it. 😉 Happy birthday! Today, we celebrated another year older with our firstborn! It’s crazy how time... Continue reading →

Little Darlings, Dry Shampoo Disasters, and Choosing Joy

by Amanda Wells // September 4, 2017 // 20 Comments

This morning, in the midst of apologetics for kids, a customer stopped by the farm for some livestock feed. He jokingly asked about all the kids and they proudly informed him we had two more at preschool. His... Continue reading →

The Most Important Thing your child needs this year (and it's not on their school list!)

The MOST important thing your child needs this school year

by Amanda Wells // August 7, 2017 // 10 Comments

Have we raised a struggling generation who finds their confidence only in their appearance? As the school year resumes, my feed is filled with moms spending their energy and 401k earnings on a wardrobe they’ll outgrow in six months.... Continue reading →

Finding Friendship Covered in Flour

by Amanda Wells // May 24, 2017 // 2 Comments

After my mom passed away, I hurt deeply. I’d lost my best friend, the one who prayed for me, encouraged me, lifted me up, and made me laugh. It felt wrong and all kinds of sad for her to... Continue reading →

3 Things to Remember When Your Kids Embarrass or Disappoint You

by Amanda Wells // May 14, 2017 // 21 Comments

Pride goes before a fall, and we certainly fell. In a decade of parenting, this has never happened. I’ve imagined it and wondered the consequences and repercussions but we’ve never experienced it until now. In fact, I’d chalk it up... Continue reading →

Encouragement for Every Exhausted, Impatient Mama

by Amanda Wells // March 26, 2017 // 23 Comments

I lift my eyes to the mountains, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 She glanced over at me, bouncing a toddler on my hip, and... Continue reading →

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