Author Archives: amyeaton

Stop Saying Yes – a holiday edition

Posted on December 17, 2019 by amyeaton

“I’m tired.” “I’ll be glad when the holidays are over.” “There’s not enough time in the day.” A few of the typical responses you might hear this time of year when you ask someone how they’re doing. Welcome to America. … Continue reading →

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Removing the Dead

Posted on May 19, 2019 by amyeaton

I’m sorry I’ve been MIA for several months. It’s been a whirlwind season of life. When we bought our fixer-upper last Fall, I knew we were in for A LOT of work. My husband and I lived with our only … Continue reading →

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Unexplainable Peace

Posted on August 29, 2018 by amyeaton

“No. I’ll go along, I’ll look at houses. I’ll even sign the papers to sell my beautiful home, with the confidence in Your kindness that I’ll have somewhere to call my own again soon. But I will not be choosing … Continue reading →

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Hospitality Is Not About The House

Posted on August 14, 2018 by amyeaton

(Hi! First time reading the blog? This is installment 5 of a series…if you feel a little lost, scroll back up and click here to go to the first installment so you can read them in order. You’ve kind of … Continue reading →

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Up Close, Houses and People Are Not What They Seem

Posted on August 10, 2018 by amyeaton

The internet is so great at making things seem perfect. But perfection doesn’t exist and when you come in close, you expose the mess within and behind the walls… I’ve come to realize that Zillow and Realtor.com are like Facebook/Social … Continue reading →

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When Your Safety Net Fails

Posted on August 6, 2018 by amyeaton

I had a plan, until the safety net failed. I am a natural risk assessor. It’s like it’s in my DNA. I have a hugely positive and sunny disposition, however I’m extremely good at seeing all the ways something will … Continue reading →

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Saying Yes, Miracles, and The Unknown

Posted on August 4, 2018 by amyeaton

I don’t know what I am doing. And I have no idea where I will be living in less than 60 days. Let’s rewind a little. For over a year God has been stirring in me a prayer for hospitality … Continue reading →

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What if we just said yes?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by amyeaton

“Anything. A prayer of surrender that will spark something.” – Jennie Allen Anything is a book that has been sitting on my desk for way too long that was loaned to me by a friend who has faith that inspires … Continue reading →

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Fear Is A Liar! (Part 2)

Posted on May 23, 2018 by amyeaton

In Part 1 of this series, I shared about my personal struggle in one of my callings where I have the honor of serving my local church through the worship ministry. (Read more about that here) Another calling I have is … Continue reading →

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You Are Not Alone

Posted on May 22, 2018 by amyeaton

The slick, conniving snake must have waited intentionally, seeking out the moment that the woman was alone. He must have been strategically waiting on the moment that he could whisper lies to her. “I will catch her alone, vulnerable, and … Continue reading →

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