Amanda Gene Harris, author and owner of Harris’ InkWell

Learning to Trust God During a Trial

“…Count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” (James 1:2-3, New King James Version). January 2023 was a very challenging month. For those who are new to my blog, I want you to know that I suffer from anxiety. During the month of January,Continue reading “Learning to Trust God During a Trial”

2023: Introducing This Year’s Question

For those of you who have been long time readers, you know that I kick of each year by focusing on an area of growth to develop throughout the year. This year’s subject was inspired by a conversation that occurred while eating breakfast with a group of people one morning recently. Between bites of pancakesContinue reading “2023: Introducing This Year’s Question”

2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: December Edition

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) (NIV) First, butterflies,Continue reading “2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: December Edition”

Our First Anniversary

My Dearest Warrior Poet, I can’t believe we made it to our one-year anniversary! Sadly, my return policy has already expired. LOL just kidding, I wouldn’t return you for anything. Ever since I started talking to you as a friend, I just knew that I loved your personality. Your silly jokes, hard worth ethic, andContinue reading “Our First Anniversary”

2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: March Edition

“I the Lord search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.” Jeremiah 17:10 NIV This month had it’s up and downs. In some themes better than others. This month I learned more about being present and faithful more than anything else. DuringContinue reading “2022: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: March Edition”

2022 Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: February Edition

February has its challenges. God had used this time to help me learn to be present, faithful, and generous. This month God has reminded me time and time again that his timing is perfect. This morning my husband and I were talking about our wedding. We originally had plans to get married in March, butContinue reading “2022 Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous: February Edition”

Introducing 2022 theme: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous

I am so excited to see what this year brings for me. I chose the theme be Present, be Faithful and be Generous for different reasons. I chose to be present. I have noticed since my marriage I have been thinking about my past and about my life in Florida. I had dreams and goalsContinue reading “Introducing 2022 theme: Be Present, Be Faithful, Be Generous”