Lord, let me be inconvenienced by my family

by Amanda Wells // May 11, 2019 // 3 Comments

“Amanda, I need you!” he called to me from the front porch. Normally, I’m glad to be called my own name and not so-and-so’s mama or Wesley’s wife or that mom of six or whatever. But this time, one of... Continue reading →

The Gift of Motherhood

by Amanda Wells // May 9, 2018 // 2 Comments

I never knew what it felt like to be a mom until the morning sickness sent me racing to the restroom, clutching the toilet, and relieving my nauseated insides. I hoped motherhood would be worth it. I never knew... 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 →

9 Ways to Calm a Cranky Baby

by Amanda Wells // November 13, 2015 // No Comments

Are your sleepless nights running together because you have a fussy baby? You feel like you’ve tried everything and he still won’t stop crying and you’re completely exhausted? Wouldn’t it be nice if motherhood came with... Continue reading →

What I Wish I Would’ve Known as a New Mom

by Amanda Wells // November 2, 2015 // 6 Comments

I spent my childhood playing with baby dolls, dreaming of the day I would finally be a mom. In my dreams, I rocked her and she contentedly cooed and smiled at me. When she cried (which she would never do!),... Continue reading →

No More Hoodwinked Moms

by Amanda Wells // October 9, 2015 // No Comments

Have you fallen for the lies that keep you from enjoying motherhood? Do your friends make mothering sound and look easy, natural, and instinctive? Do you believe the lie that you are your child’s choices and if they mess up,... Continue reading →

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