Amy Poole

Christmas seems like a magical time when you’re a child—from the parties where we were allowed to stay up a little bit later, to the extra sugary sweets we consumed and the new toys we opened on [...]

Christmas has always been my favorite season…there is nostalgia—magic even—in the lights, decorations, music, and traditions. Family gathers for special get-togethers, winter treats are made and [...]

There is this weird, universal coincidence where artists release songs just when I need them the most. During my first semester in college Michael Buble’s hit song “Home” was released. The month [...]

This morning I am sitting at my kitchen table watching two Sears delivery men install my refrigerator in my new apartment. This appliance is a staple in every kitchen. It holds meat, vegetables, [...]

What do you want to be when you grow up? From the time we enter Kindergarten we are bombarded with this question. Who do we want to be? What do we want to do? Decide your future! Live your dream! [...]

I’m discovering that there isn’t some magic switchover that happens when you come to know Jesus where all of a sudden you just start winning at everything. In fact, as a follower of Jesus in this [...]

“I’m busy.”  I don’t know if you have noticed, but recently these two little words seem to describe the state of everyone. There is not one conversation I have had with another person, where when [...]

Girl friendships are hard for me. When I was in high school I had my core group of 4 other girls, and we did everything together. From the time the bell rang after school, as long as I didn’t [...]

Over the years I have become accustomed to heartbreak. I’ve learned that just because you’ve fallen in love, does not mean that it’s going to work out; that even in the best of circumstances, [...]

Every year around Thanksgiving something special happens in many churches, schools, and communities around the United States—Operation Christmas Child. For those of you who aren’t familiar with [...]