Amanda Hamm

God Versus a Slanted Kneeler

Ignoring the distractions at Mass can be difficult, but it's always worth it.

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What's in a Name? (4)

A short romantic story in four parts.

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What in a Name? (3)

A short romantic comedy in four parts.

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What's in a Name? (2)

A short romantic story in four parts.

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What's in a Name? (1)

A short romantic comedy in four parts.

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A Short List of Things that Bring Joy

If nothing on this list fills your cup, consider getting a new cup.

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Joy in Leviticus?

God can help you find what you need, even when you're looking in the wrong place.

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Painting a Poor Copy

Sometimes what I cannot do helps me appreciate what God can.

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The Complexity of Jacob's Ladder (and His Pillow)

The depth of the bible never stops surprising us.

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God's Irony

God's sees everything, and he laughs with us when we can laugh at ourselves.

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What makes your soul sing?

I believe God smiles when we use God-given talents, even the ones he didn’t give us.

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6 Reasons Poison Ivy is Like Sin

I'm still learning to avoid both of these, and I guess that's a 7th reason.

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Personal Proof of God’s Omnipotence

A true story of the time God answered my prayer 20 years before I asked.

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The Joy of Failure

God controls what I cannot. And I can live with that even if my plants cannot.

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The Best Seats in the House

The back of the church is boring. Take the little ones where they can see the action.

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