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 →

The Power of a Mother’s Hug

by Amanda Wells // April 30, 2018 // No Comments

I’ve never been much of a hugger. If everyone respected my bubble and stayed out of my space, I’d be good with that. Except I have six kids and from the minute my first one began growing in my womb,... 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 →

The Farm Wyfe Fresh Challenge

by Amanda Wells // June 12, 2016 // 3 Comments

So the kids are home for the summer, anxious for tons of fun and food, and you want me to do what? A challenge? Yes! Staying fit and focusing on healthier eating choices while having fun doing it is a... Continue reading →

Are You Living a Fragrant Life?

by Amanda Wells // May 27, 2016 // No Comments

And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume. (John 12:3, NIV) The mountain of laundry beckoned to me, begging me to fold each piece and put it away. Sighing, I pushed away my half-eaten breakfast and started... Continue reading →

For the Overwhelmed Woman

by Amanda Wells // April 14, 2016 // 1 Comment

“You haven’t laughed in a long time,” my son solemnly told me. Surprised, I stared at him, “What do you mean? I laugh all the time!” “No, you don’t,” he insisted. “You only laugh when other people are around, not... Continue reading →

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