Category Archives: My Issues

The Edge of the Divine: A Review

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Amy

Recently, I was asked if I would review Sandi Patty’s new book, The Edge of the Divine. The deal with reviews is that you get the product for free in exchange for a blog post about it. Sure, it’s nice … Continue reading →

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Trading

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Amy

I’m just finishing Beth Moore’s Esther study and it has come at a great time. I’ve always enjoyed Esther, but I’ve gained new insights this time around for which I am so thankful. In yesterday’s assignment, she pointed out how … Continue reading →

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It’s what paralyzes me

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Amy

I saw this quote the other day: Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing. ~Harriet Braiker Then I found this one, In order to go on living one must try to escape the death involved in perfectionism. … Continue reading →

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Juggling

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Amy

The bottom line is, I have too many irons in the fire. (No, this is not an announcement that I’m canning WithPurpose.com. I don’t plan to do that.) But here’s my crazy pattern: Things fall through the cracks (ex. I … Continue reading →

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Blissdom in the Raw

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Amy

First, let me say, I am so grateful I got to go to Blissdom. I would absolutely recommend it to any blogger and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The whole experience was invaluable. Funny, I went thinking … Continue reading →

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Suffering vs. reaping what we sow

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Amy

Photo by ToniVC I was just listening to this sermon by Mark Driscoll. He makes a great point which is that many times we think we’re suffering when really we’re simply reaping what we sow. At a time of year … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Amy

Photo by tricky™ After all my blathering, self-pity, whining and carrying on yesterday, one of my dear friends sent me a beautiful email with a line that particularly stood out: Often what we covet in others would actually never work … Continue reading →

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Hidden talents & flow

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Amy

I was just reading these two articles from Skelliewag: Find Your ‘Flow’ and the Money Will Follow How to Find Your Hidden Talent These were timely articles for me and you’re about to get my raw stuff here. I’m puttin’ … Continue reading →

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I hate stuff.

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Amy

I spent several hours in the garage yesterday. (Let me just say up front that if I was a better person, I’d have before & after pictures. Sorry to disappoint.) I purged, I cleaned, I organized, I bagged up stuff … Continue reading →

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Oh my stars I’m a piece of work

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Amy

So. While school is generally going swimmingly, it does require all members of this household to be up and out before 7:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We have a few dilly-dalliers among us, so occasionally it makes for … Continue reading →

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