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Hi, I'm Amy. I amwas the pastor's wife. And I have issues. 
Monthly Archives: May 2005
We’re Stylin’
One of my 4-year-old’s favorite activities of late is getting my 2-year old dressed. All I want to know is the formula that gets worked out in a 4-year-old’s brain when choosing clothing. As far as I can tell, it … Continue reading
Gotta Lasso That Tongue
I often say things I regret. It generally happens in one of three ways: Either I’m trying to be funny and I end up saying something inappropriate or I feel strongly about something and let my emotions rule my mouth … Continue reading
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Head’s Up
So I’m playin’ softball again this summer in a community league. It’s always interesting. We had our first practice last night. I’m pitching again, which I enjoy, but let me tell ya, that ball comes fast on occasion. Like it … Continue reading
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Wisdom
Wisdom is not primarily knowing the truth, although it certainly includes that; it is skill in living. Eugene Peterson in The Message Skill in living. That’s deep. Who do I know that’s skilled in living? What does being skilled in … Continue reading
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You’re Killin’ Me God
It’s 5 am. I’m slightly annoyed by that. I was minding my own business, sleeping peacefully, when I rolled over and woke up just enough to notice that my husband is not in bed. This is not unusual. He’s downstairs … Continue reading
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Rules. Bad?
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: Why would I want to become a Christian and have to live by so many rules? Well, my friend, because those rules are what gives you freedom and you’ll … Continue reading
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For the Record…
I am the victim of a very random thought on occassion. So as I was standing in the shower this morning, it occurred to me that the title of this blog, WithPurpose :: Not Your Typical Pastor’s Wife might be … Continue reading
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The Root of All Marital Conflict?
The last two days have not been particularly stellar for my husband and me. It started with a small argument, which we seemed to resolve after a lengthy discussion but has since flared up several times like a fire that … Continue reading
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The Black Hole of Faith
There’s a spot in the journey of faith that sometimes feels like a black hole. It generally occurs sometime between first “seeing the light” and then seeing the fulfillment of the thing we had faith for in the first place. … Continue reading
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Tired
I’m struck by the sarcasm and negativity in my recent posts and it’s gotten me thinking. The bottom line is that I’m struggling. I’m struggling with balance. My soul is thirsty and I’m neglecting it. I’m feeling spiritually dry and … Continue reading
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