When the Israelites entered the Promised Land, Joshua asked them if they were really going to be devoted to God - and he wanted a real answer. You might have…
This Sunday, we landed on one of Amanda’s favorite preschool stories to teach: the Battle of Jericho. And she wants us to know: there’s a lesson on both sides of…
As we travel on God’s path, we can count on being pulled up from our slumps - because God goes with us. Living a life that’s dedicated to God’s path…
Amanda takes us to where the Israelites stand, just short of the Promised Land, after a long period of wandering in the desert. It’s a lesson in how God pulls…
“What are the gifts that we are bring to build up not just this church, but the entire kingdom of God?” Today’s scripture reminds Amanda of her childhood being a…
Epiphany is not about tidying up, having a beautiful Christmas card and placing it on the shelf for next year. Epiphany is acknowledging God's work in and through us and…
The story of Zechariah is a story of patience rewarded, of stepping out of the shadows into the light. Not just an ancient text, but a story of deliverance.
It’s a great time to pick up a new spiritual habit. Amanda shares some tricks from her seminary days about how to remember some of the more difficult terms, including…
It’s a wonder what we can do when we operate together. Amanda has an usual metaphor to describe what it is that makes up our faith, but she focuses the…
In the story of the loaves and the fishes, Jesus looks at a tiny amount of food and declares it enough for a multitude. Where others see lack, God sees…
What do we bring to our encounters with Jesus? The story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman is one focused on belonging. Amanda tells the story of what the Samaritan…
In the midst of the storms that surround us, how do we keep focused on Jesus?