2020 has been a year like no other in our history. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down. Racial unrest and systemic racism is at the forefront of our attention. As if that isn’t enough – let’s go ahead and throw in an especially tense and divisive election into the mix. I am…
Author: Amanda Fillebrown
Seasons
I love October. It is my favorite month of the year. It signals the arrival of Fall – my favorite season. I love the changing colors of the trees and the reds and oranges that fill the landscape. I enjoy the sound of leaves crunching under my feet and the cool, crispness of the air….
Ensure Justice
Here it is the middle of September and this is my first post of the year. I don’t have to tell you how crazy this year has been. About 6 months ago, COVID-19 hit and turned all of our worlds upside down. Back in March, everyone in my organization was sent to work from home….
Self-Care and Grief
Losing someone you love is hard. It effects every part of you – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Grief can feel different for each loss and sometimes it’s difficult to know that what you are experiencing is a result of grief. I have learned that it is important to do what you can to care…
Why Are You So Afraid?
I love being around water. I grew up in Southern Indiana which is separated from Louisville, Kentucky by the Ohio River. My dad worked on the river when I was a kid, so the water is present in a most of my memories from childhood. The river is usually calm and still. You can see…
The Grass is Greener
One of my goals for 2019 is to work on my public speaking skills. In order to do this I joined Toastmasters. The first speech that you give at Toastmasters is your icebreaker speech. It is a 4-6 minute speech that introduces yourself to the group. this was a difficult speech for me to write…
The God of Hope
Our church had a community worship night a couple of weeks ago. I love worship. It is one of my most favorite things. If you have ever had to sit next to me during church or a concert or gone on a road trip with me, then you know that I love to sing. You…
Living in the Morning After
The blog has been silent for a while. I apologize for that. Life has been rather busy lately, and I have been trying to adjust to lots of changes! I had a job change. We bought a house! I have also been dealing with an issue with my arm – I have been saving my…
Out of Control
I have a confession to make. I am a control freak. If you know me well then this confession comes as no surprise to you. However, it’s hard for me to admit it. I like to think that I have faith and trust in God completely, but my unwillingness to loosen my tight grip on…
Football and Faith
I am going to share a secret with you. I don’t really like sports. I know—very un-American of me. It has nothing to do with the sports themselves or even the teams. I like to watch IU basketball and go to baseball games with my husband. The truth is, I don’t like the fans. Teams…