Hi!
I’m Amy, it’s nice to e-meet you! I’m a ragamuffin at best, deeply in need of Jesus every day. I don’t profess to be an expert or an amazing writer. I’m just someone who can’t escape the nudge in my heart to share honestly, in case it may encourage someone to know they’re not alone, that they are deeply loved by Jesus, and that hope can be found even in the hardest of times.
I’m a listener, nurturer, and a light-seeker. I love helping others see the good in their stories and God’s hand in their everyday lives. I seem to have a gift for seeing the light even in dark seasons and helping others see it too. I sometimes write professional development content since my vocational passion is helping people thrive where God has them. I believe that regardless of whether you are someone who is a “stay-at-home-___” or you work in a professional capacity, whatever you do matters! And it very much matters to God. You are where you are— on purpose, and for a purpose.
Thank you again for stopping by. I hope this website is a blessing, and to Jesus be all honor! My prayer remains, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” (Ps 14:19 NLT)
PERSONAL
I love Jesus. I’m a proud Army wife and Army mom. In my spare time, when I’m not reading or writing, I love to be outside with my husband. He and I share our humble homestead with two rambunctious Australian Shepherds, a Great Pyrenees puppy, two sweet tabby cats, and an ever-shifting number of chickens. Over the years, we accidentally discovered we are great at renovating houses, although I love the place we’re currently in and hope we stay for a long, long while. If you love personality inventories like me, here are my scores: Enneagram 2w3, DiSC style Si, Myers-Briggs ENFP, my PI reference profile is Promoter, and my top 5 CliftonStrengths are Individualization, Empathy, Developer, Input, and Connectedness.
PROFESSIONAL
I am a human resources and organizational development leader with experience in consulting, coaching, and process improvement. Helping others grow and reach their potential is definitely one of my favorite things! My spirit of excellence is driven by a strong desire to honor God in all aspects of my life, especially my work. I truly believe as a Christ-follower, my influence and impact are a part of how I honor Him. My work-life verse is Colossians 3:23. Another fun fact about me professionally is that I have an M.S. in Psychology with a specialization in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. This degree has equipped me to have a research-based approach to client needs and corporate solutions.
What is “leading from light”?
Originally, this site was titled Leading From Light, where I shared professional development content in blogs. I’ve followed God’s call and stepped into this season as an author and speaker, which meant my website needed to be a place for others to connect with my books and ministry resources. Though Leading from Light is still dear to me, and how I live out the days I’ve been gifted with. I believe that every day, we have the opportunity to be leaders in the spaces where we connect with others. In our workplaces, communities, and families, opportunity abounds. Leadership requires intentionality, regardless of whether you have a title or not. Leading from light means challenging us to lead from the right source.
Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12), the source of light in darkness. To lead from light is a call to self-awareness: is our influence fueled by our desire for the spotlight, seeking to get ahead and be the best at all costs? Or—for those of us who are Christ-followers—are we leading from Light? May we remember to honor Jesus in our everyday lives so that we, too, are light in the darkness (Matthew 5:14-16). So let’s be light! Leading from our source, leading from light.
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