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It’s Not About the Fish: A Memoir

As someone who struggles with weight issues, it’s hard not to feel judged. Here’s what I learned about that from the book of Jonah. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t really about the fish. 

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 24, 2019January 24, 2019Posted inUncategorized1 Comment on It’s Not About the Fish: A Memoir

Finishing Well

King Solomon said, “Better is the end of a thing than its beginning.” But finishing is much harder than starting. That’s because in between the start and the finish we inevitably encounter setbacks, and how we deal with them determines whether we will finish well or just walk away in pursuit of yet another beginning. 

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 8, 2019January 8, 2019Posted inUncategorized2 Comments on Finishing Well

Join #prayforWaCoMe – A Prayer Movement to Combat Addiction

Author’s note: This post is a departure from my usual subject matter, but it’s important. As someone without personal experience with drug addiction, I’ve struggled with knowing how to help. It’s […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldNovember 18, 2016January 28, 2019Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Join #prayforWaCoMe – A Prayer Movement to Combat Addiction

Growing Pains

As a kid, I experienced growing pains. As near as I could tell back then, this was my mother’s label for any pain she couldn’t immediately attribute to my clumsy kid […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldApril 19, 2016January 8, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags: amwriting, authentic faith, real lifeLeave a comment on Growing Pains

The Great Pumpkin (Bread)

My outstanding military career was hopelessly sidelined before it even began. Because I’m fat, and I can’t run. Nevertheless, I’ve always considered myself a fighter — more champion than advocate […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldJanuary 29, 2016January 8, 2019Posted inThe Race, UncategorizedTags: faith, obedience, weight3 Comments on The Great Pumpkin (Bread)

Christmas Past

I spent some time recently reminiscing about our small-town Christmas traditions.  “With Nana and Grampa both gone now, that part of our Christmas tradition has faded, replaced with new gatherings […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldDecember 24, 2015Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Christmas Past

About the … Author?

My earliest memories are of grace and pencils. I have been obsessed with writing implements from the age of 2, when I insisted upon carrying a pencil in one arm and […]

Posted byAmy McDonaldDecember 4, 2015December 4, 2015Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on About the … Author?

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