I'm grateful you're here.

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I'm a writer and speaker, passionate about encouraging women with biblical truth we can relate to and get through. We all have a lot on our plates, so if I can write a devotional or article that you can read during your quiet time or in the carpool line, then that's a win in my book!

 

So, a little bit about my story—I was born and raised in Florida and began swimming competitively at six years old, and eventually earned a scholarship to swim long-distance events for Clemson University (go Tigers!). 

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After college, I moved to Atlanta, Georgia and worked in marketing for four years before moving to Nashville, Tennessee to work in sales for The Hershey Co.

 

Yes, chocolate! 

 

I met my husband, Kyle, right before moving to Nashville. We ended up dating long-distance until he moved into a small apartment one mile away from mine in Nashville, and the rest is history.

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We've been married since 2016, and now have two children, Luke and Caroline, who keep life sweet and unpredictable!

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Shortly after Kyle and I got married, I felt the Lord nudge me to pursue writing but to be candid, I did not want to. It felt like a huge leap of faith to quit my job with nothing guaranteed—no writing gigs, no book deal, no speaking engagements, nothing.

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But when God tells you to move, it's usually (always) best to move. So, eventually, I did! I quit my job to pursue a writing and speaking ministry for women, and here we are. God is good and He has been faithful every step of the way.

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If you've made it this far, I want you to know you'll find encouragement in this space.

 

A big part of my story was placing my identity in my performance and in what people thought about me, so it's wildly important to me that we talk about identity and that you know more about the God who made you. You are deeply loved.​

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In addition to biblical encouragement, you may read or hear me sharing about Esther Press, a women's imprint of David C Cook. I get to lead their online Bible studies and book clubs! It's a great way to connect with other women and I encourage you to check out their books and resources. You can also learn more about our Esther Press online studies here.

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The last important piece of my story is that I am a current seminary student. Yes, back to school! As I've been writing and speaking more, God placed it on my heart to dive deeper into learning about the Bible, not just connecting with it on a heart level but truly knowing and understanding its context. 

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Friend, I want you to know that everything I write is done with care, prayer, and a deep respect for God’s Word. More than anything, I hope you leave here reminded that you are seen, known, and deeply loved.

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Thank you again for joining me in this space! I'm truly grateful you're here and hope to see you in person soon.

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Love,

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Mandy

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