Grace for the Overwhelmed Mama

by Amanda Wells // January 17, 2019 // No Comments

She stared at me blankly and refused to move. It wasn’t defiance. She was giving me grace, a chance to redeem myself, a chance to remember she is only a child and I had asked her to do a woman-sized... Continue reading →

After the Flood Waters Have Receded

by Amanda Wells // October 17, 2016 // No Comments

Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary with my crying;... Continue reading →

Experiencing True Peace and Giving Grace

by Amanda Wells // April 11, 2016 // No Comments

I wanted to kick him in the teeth. How dare he divide us, creating disunity and disharmony, ruining relationships left and right? The reasons were ridiculous, everything from the singing not being their style to the pastor not loving... Continue reading →

When the Pain of Suffering is Too Much

by Amanda Wells // January 11, 2016 // No Comments

“My tummy hurts!” wailed three-year-old Jelly on our way home from church last night. By the time we arrived home, he had fat little tears sliding down his soft cheeks. I hugged him and sent him to change into pajamas.... Continue reading →