Raising relational kids beyond the rules

by Amanda Wells // May 3, 2019 // No Comments

“Oh you better believe I’m going to be there when my sister has a baby! I’m going to be there for ALL the special moments!” declared my 11-year-old at the breakfast table. We were imagining the future, 10 or... Continue reading →

I needed a friend but I had no idea how much

by Amanda Wells // April 22, 2019 // 2 Comments

My heart squeezed and I forced my tear ducts not to release any tears. Not again. Two girls I knew just planned another lunch date right in front of me and didn’t invite me. Maybe it didn’t matter but it... Continue reading →

5 Simple Ways to Restore a Broken Relationship

by Amanda Wells // November 15, 2018 // No Comments

The mess stared at me from the kitchen floor, cereal soaking in spilled milk, and not a kid in sight. Frustration filled me as I glanced at the clock. This inconvenient mess would make us late. Scared faces peered around... 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 →

Messy Relationships: 7 Steps to Reconciliation

by Amanda Wells // February 26, 2016 // 1 Comment

The sudden silence from the kitchen after raucous boys’ laughter and a clattering racket left no doubt what had happened in the next room. A crash. Likely a cereal bowl knocked over, spilled across the counter and floor. A hushed... Continue reading →

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Raising relational kids beyond the rules

I needed a friend but I had no idea how much

5 Simple Ways to Restore a Broken Relationship

Finding Friendship Covered in Flour

Messy Relationships: 7 Steps to Reconciliation