Author: Amanda Cunningham

He Moved the Mountains

I spent many, many mornings in my seat at church. I used to sit and fidget and wiggle. Some Sundays I was so tired from getting everyone up, fed, dressed, and out of the house that I would let my heavy eyelids fall and even close all the way. Just

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Underdog or Under God?

The plight of the underdog is easily found in books, movies, and our everyday lives. Maybe you have felt like the underdog before or you have known someone else who feels worn out, overpowered, tired, small, useless, or alone. Then life brings you a pivotal moment to remind you who

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Brave to Live Counter-Culturally

Are you taking a risk or making a sacrifice? If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season did not succeed in stealing your joy or frying your brain, January will try as well. As women expected to always be on top of our game, January can be a time

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God Carries Me

The last time I traveled to Europe, I suffered such culture shock, a deep yearning for home I never could have imagined, and a sense of feeling so small and lost that I promised myself I would never go back for work. (I left the door open for expensive vacations

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Because of YOU We Are Able To…

When Jesus told His disciples, “Go into the world and preach the good news to all creation (Mark 16:15),” His great commission, if they obeyed it, meant they would be apart. Our translators are apart as well. They are separated by continents, cultures, multiple time zones, and rely on the

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Take Out the Garbage, Take in the Truth

Years ago, I was traveling down a familiar road in my town and the stoplight ahead of me turned yellow before I thought it would. My mind waivered in that in between space – should I slow down to stop or keep going – for a few moments. I thought

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A Rare Opportunity of Great Hope

God would not have breathed His Word into the Bible through stories of hundreds of different people if He meant for us to live an isolated life. We are meant for community and Jesus is our example of The King who led by serving. He showed us the perfect way

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Work Your Garden

At the beginning of this letter, Paul praises the Thessalonians for their faith and reminds them their emboldened example is raised high. “For we know, brothers loved by God, that He has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the

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Healing like Honey

We know the words that break us down and leave scars behind. Whether someone has said them to you or you have said them to yourself, you know which ones are the worst for you to hear. But have you heard the words that build you up? The ones meant

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Run the Grace Race

As we sit in different seasons in our lives, it’s all too easy to want to race ahead. An exciting interview might lead to a better job, which will hopefully pay for a new car, and the car will be perfect for that trip we want to take. Before you

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