Stories, reflections, and faith for everyday life
Welcome to the Faith Lives Beyond Amen blog. Here you’ll find encouragement, reflections from real life, Scripture, and reminders to keep growing through every season. Each story begins with an image to help you find the message that speaks to you.
Latest Articles
Explore the latest reflections, mini-sermons, Scripture studies, poetry, and conversations below.
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New Mercy for This Morning
An encouraging reminder from Lamentations 3:22–23 that a difficult yesterday does not take away the mercy available for today.
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Love Has Room for Truth and Boundaries
A faith-centered reflection on honest communication, healthy boundaries, and the kind of love that honors both compassion and wisdom.
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One Step at a Time: Faith for the Path I Cannot See
A short, Scripture-rooted mini-sermon about trusting God’s Word for the next faithful step, even when the whole path is not visible.
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Faith Rising Through The Levels — Coming in 2027
A first look at Dawanda R. Dade’s upcoming book, Faith Rising Through The Levels: Growing In Relationship With Jesus Christ of Nazareth, planned for release in 2027.
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Release It, Then Make Room: Welcoming Jesus Into the Space You Cleared
A practical Spiritual Growth reflection on surrendering burdens, establishing healthy boundaries, and intentionally welcoming Jesus into the places we release.
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She Reached Anyway: The Woman Who Would Not Let Her Pain Define Her
A Spiritual Growth reflection on the woman with the issue of blood and the courage to reach for Jesus after a long season of suffering.
Start Here
Welcome to Faith Lives Beyond Amen: Where Real Life Meets the Living Word
A welcome to this space for encouragement, Scripture, spiritual growth, poetry, testimonies, and honest conversations about living faith beyond the amen. Read more
Coming in 2027
Faith Rising Through The Levels — Coming in 2027
Growing In Relationship With Jesus Christ of Nazareth
My upcoming book is an invitation to deepen your walk with Jesus, strengthen your faith, and keep growing through every season. Read the announcement
Scripture & Bible Study
Joseph: Faith in the Waiting Season (Part 1)
Explore betrayal, integrity, patience, and God’s presence when the promise feels far away. Read more
Joseph: Forgiveness and the Purpose of God (Part 2)
Study Joseph’s reunion with his brothers and the difference between forgiveness, trust, and healthy boundaries. Read more
Spiritual Growth
She Reached Anyway: The Woman Who Would Not Let Her Pain Define Her
A reflection on the woman with the issue of blood, her courage, and the moment Jesus called her Daughter. Read more
Release It, Then Make Room: Welcoming Jesus Into the Space You Cleared
Explore surrender, healthy boundaries, and daily practices that help us welcome Jesus into our thoughts, choices, and lives. Read more
Poetry & Videos
Faith Lives Beyond Amen
A reminder that faith continues in the way we live, choose, trust, and keep walking after the prayer is over. Read more
Roots Beneath the Concrete
For anyone growing through a difficult season and trusting that something beautiful can still rise. Read more
Heaven Hears the Quiet
A gentle reminder that the prayers we cannot put into words are still seen and held by the Most High. Read more
Conversations
Chats with Dawanda: Ask a Question, Share Your Heart
A place for genuine conversations about life, faith, relationships, personal growth, and the seasons we all walk through. Read more
New words, prayers, reflections, and conversations will continue to be added. I’m glad you’re here.
