Pause is Preparation.

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It started right after a gallery show featured exhibition of my artwork on July 5, 2019. A creative process that left me wondering…”What’s next?” Enter a time of “Pause.” What is ”Pause?” Well, for me, it was stillness. Listening from within - an inner turning instead of an external tuning.…
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Soft Faith

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I tried soft faith. But it didn’t work.  I call it soft because it’s the kind of faith that’s lukewarm and easy. It’s when you say you are a man or woman of faith, but still act in the world of convenience and ease. You DO when it’s easy. You…
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Stay True to Your Faith

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Some people won’t understand. Some people will think your choices don’t make sense. Especially in today’s material world for what “most people” view as important. But you know….when YOUR heart is changed and you believe in faith, you gotta stay true to it. It’s being authentic to you. It’s not…
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Moving Faith

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It’s easy to get off track. You have to keep reassessing your position and your goal. Like your own GPS - “I am here.” And asking: Where is your destination? Am I getting closer? A small shift of movement doesn’t take you completely off course, but with time, a simple…
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In Plain Sight

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This is the title of my First Friday Gallery show. My photography is being featured at a gallery in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District First Fridays on Friday, July 5, 2019! I am excited. THREE years ago this all started with a little idea to help a girl I’d…
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Fly on Faith

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“Oh my darling, but what if you fly!” As I’m working on finishing a big step towards a big goal, a transforming extension of my passion cross project, a quick thought popped in my head: “Amy, what if this is nothing.” And then, immediately my inner champion chimed in and…
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Our Faith Lens

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I’ve been called Aim, Ames, Aimsie, Aimer, Amy Sue (yes, my middle name), and four-eyes when I was younger (got glasses in 3rd grade), and I know the words to the great song ‘Aimee’ by Pure Prairie League. This younger photo is from the 5th grade, with the then “new”…
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Beginning Faith

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Where you start is called the beginning because that little mustard seed of faith grows. It weaves, meanders, stumbles, dances, and transforms all along the doing. Stepping out is an aspect of faith I’ve learned. For me, I started with an idea to help a little girl in Cuba. But…
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EVOLVE

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Last year my word was Follow. But I didn’t. Follow Faith. In many ways I did, but sin is sneaky and can overshadow the best attempts. I listened to words instead of The Word. This year my word is Evolve...it came instantly as I thought about the seasons in life…
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