Amy Riordan's Blog, page 5
August 6, 2019
Waiting with an Expectant Heart
I have to admit that I am not always the most patient person when it comes to waiting. I’m fine when I can see my destination ahead; but when a certain amount of time goes by without answers or a solution, I can all too easily become impatient and anxious. How often do you feel… Read More Waiting with an Expectant Heart
June 21, 2019
Laying Down My Idolatry of Women
I sat down to write this blog post several days ago, but I didn’t get much further than the title. I know by now that writing posts like this can stir up pain, offense, and put a finger on sensitive places in people’s hearts and lives. I write this post not as someone who doesn’t… Read More Laying Down My Idolatry of Women
May 9, 2019
Breaking Free from Strongholds (4-part video series)
I made a series of videos a little while back on breaking free from strongholds, and I recently put them together in a playlist on YouTube in case you missed any of them. You can also watch them on my Facebook page, if you would rather watch them there. In these videos, I talk about… Read More Breaking Free from Strongholds (4-part video series)
April 11, 2019
More Than Just Friends: When Women’s Friendships Become Enmeshed
“I have been married to my husband for 20 years, but I have fallen in love with my best friend. I don’t know how this happened.” “I have this one friend, and she has become everything to me. I have never felt this way about another woman before, and I’m not sure what to do.”… Read More More Than Just Friends: When Women’s Friendships Become Enmeshed
April 2, 2019
Pursuing Intimacy with Jesus
Oftentimes we can hear about intimacy with Jesus but not know how to pursue it. This is a topic I had never heard about most of my life, but now it’s something I could never live without. Developing intimacy with Him was scary for me at first (vulnerability and trust were always difficult for me),… Read More Pursuing Intimacy with Jesus
March 26, 2019
Identifying & Breaking Unhealthy Soul Ties
Soul ties is a topic you may or may not be familiar with. Who do you feel “tied” to from either a past relationship or a current unhealthy one that you can’t seem to break away from? These are possible indicators of unhealthy soul ties (among other things). At the end of the video (below)… Read More Identifying & Breaking Unhealthy Soul Ties
March 20, 2019
Breaking Free from Shame
Shame can be paralyzing. It affects how we see ourselves, it affects our relationships with others, and it puts a wall up between us and God. This is my video from Facebook Live where I talked about how we can break free from shame.
March 12, 2019
Are You Trying to Set Yourself Free from a Stronghold?
I recently gave a message regarding breaking free from sexual strongholds. I have received feedback from many of you who found that message helpful, so I have decided to discuss the 4 main points in that message more specifically in a 4-part Facebook Live series. In this series I will talk about: 1) Where is… Read More Are You Trying to Set Yourself Free from a Stronghold?
March 3, 2019
Breaking Free from Sexual Strongholds & Healing Sexual Brokenness
This is a message I recently gave about breaking free from sexual strongholds and healing sexual brokenness. Some points I shared: What is sexual brokenness? My story Matthew 6:33 – Seeking Him first (we cannot set ourselves free) Breaking free from shame Breaking sexual soul ties Cultivating intimacy with Jesus Prayer for those seeking freedom… Read More Breaking Free from Sexual Strongholds & Healing Sexual Brokenness
February 21, 2019
Conquering Strongholds: Being Led by the Holy Spirit
When we are trying to conquer sin or a particular stronghold in our lives, the bible shows us to be guided by the Holy Spirit (first) so we can (then) not fall into sin. But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then… Read More Conquering Strongholds: Being Led by the Holy Spirit
