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    How to Respond to Lysa Terkeurst's Divorce
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Jun 15, 2017
    • 4 min

    How to Respond to Lysa Terkeurst's Divorce

    Yesterday the President of Proverbs 31 Ministries, and best-selling author Lysa Terkeurst announced her intended divorce from her husband...
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    3 Ways to Survive When Your Future is Suddenly Erased
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Jun 2, 2017
    • 3 min

    3 Ways to Survive When Your Future is Suddenly Erased

    Linking up with#fiveminutefriday today! Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No overthinking. Just write! Today's word is:...
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    When It's Time to Stop Yearning for "Normal"
    Amy L. Boyd
    • May 22, 2017
    • 4 min

    When It's Time to Stop Yearning for "Normal"

    "Nobody wakes up thinking, "my world will explode today. My whole world will change." Nobody thinks that. But sometimes it happens."...
    231 views0 comments
    When Your Students Call You "Mom": And You Love It
    Amy L. Boyd
    • May 12, 2017
    • 2 min

    When Your Students Call You "Mom": And You Love It

    Linking up with#fiveminutefriday today! Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No overthinking. Just write! Today's word is:...
    103 views0 comments
    5 Things You Should Know About My Divorce: Five Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • May 5, 2017
    • 3 min

    5 Things You Should Know About My Divorce: Five Minute Friday

    Linking up with #fiveminutefriday today! Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No overthinking. Just write! Today's word...
    1,021 views0 comments
    When You Need More Time: Five Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 28, 2017
    • 2 min

    When You Need More Time: Five Minute Friday

    Linking up with #fiveminutefriday today. Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No overthinking. Just write! Today's word...
    119 views0 comments
    I Probably Don't Need Your Help, Right?
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 25, 2017
    • 4 min

    I Probably Don't Need Your Help, Right?

    Life as a pastor's wife can be lonely. Surrounded by many; known by few. Attempting to fly under the radar, pick up slack behind the...
    157 views0 comments
    When It's Time to Change Your Tune: Five Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 21, 2017
    • 2 min

    When It's Time to Change Your Tune: Five Minute Friday

    Linking up with #fiveminutefriday today. Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No overthinking. Just write! Today's word...
    117 views0 comments
    Growth by Trials? No thanks God.
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 18, 2017
    • 4 min

    Growth by Trials? No thanks God.

    In sixth grade I was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. My doctor was convinced that without daily shots of extra hormones, I...
    179 views0 comments
    That Time I Realized I Was An Immature Believer
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 10, 2017
    • 4 min

    That Time I Realized I Was An Immature Believer

    Spiritually speaking, I am 25 years old. In 1992 when I turned my heart over to God, I was just a twelve-year-old following the Holy...
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    When is Enough, Enough?: Five Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 7, 2017
    • 2 min

    When is Enough, Enough?: Five Minute Friday

    Linking up with #fiveminutefriday today. Five minutes of uninterrupted writing...no editing. No second-guessing. No overthinking. Just...
    83 views0 comments
    Time to Grow Up Part 2: Beyond Bible Reading
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Apr 3, 2017
    • 4 min

    Time to Grow Up Part 2: Beyond Bible Reading

    In March of 2011 I was just your average Bible college graduate. Married to a youth pastor for nine years. Leading Bible studies....
    125 views0 comments
    Defined by Divorce: Five Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Mar 31, 2017
    • 3 min

    Defined by Divorce: Five Minute Friday

    Linking up with #fiveminutefriday today on the word 'define'. No editing. No elaborating. Just five minutes of writing. GO! I recently...
    327 views0 comments
    A Time to Grow Up: Part 1
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Mar 26, 2017
    • 3 min

    A Time to Grow Up: Part 1

    Growing up, I wanted to be just like Debbie Gibson. The popular 80s singer was the coolest person EVER. Her jean jacket. Her blonde,...
    195 views0 comments
    Five Minute Friday: Friend
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Mar 17, 2017
    • 3 min

    Five Minute Friday: Friend

    **This post was constructed in five minutes without any* editing! Linking up today with #fiveminutefriday My divorce was on a Tuesday. I...
    127 views0 comments
    The Important Book: 5 Minute Friday
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Mar 3, 2017
    • 2 min

    The Important Book: 5 Minute Friday

    Every year as a second grade teacher I read The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown to my students. They were preparing to write an...
    108 views0 comments
    When God Blows Up Your Too Small Agenda
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Feb 24, 2017
    • 5 min

    When God Blows Up Your Too Small Agenda

    I've always lived in the future. Soon I'll be able to read like all of the big kids. Soon I'll be able to drive and get a job. Soon I'll...
    403 views0 comments
    The Love We Really Need Today
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Feb 14, 2017
    • 5 min

    The Love We Really Need Today

    Divorcing at the age of 31 causes one to lose a great sense of identity. I'm constantly wondering who I am without him. Who have I been...
    370 views0 comments
    Stolen Safety
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Feb 10, 2017
    • 2 min

    Stolen Safety

    Linking up with the wonderful writers at #fiveminutefriday today! The challenge to write for five minutes on the word "safe" means no...
    64 views0 comments
    A Celebration of Joyful Sorrow
    Amy L. Boyd
    • Jan 26, 2017
    • 3 min

    A Celebration of Joyful Sorrow

    “So...is your joy back?” her far away voice asks me over the phone. Silence. I blink. And blink again. “Well, is your joy back, or what?”...
    210 views0 comments
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