One of my projects this winter is to purge this one area of our basement. Come on, we all have that space. You know, that space you dump things where you don't know where to put them and just don't want to deal with them yet. Well our so-designated space was pretty filled up. When … Continue reading The Engineer and The Machine
Author: Tammy Anderson
Here I Am, 2021
What was lighting your inner fire last year at the beginning of 2020? What were you planning to accomplish over the next year? One of my goals was to "become a writer". I put that in quotes because I don't know if I believe anymore one needs to "become a writer" to BE a writer. … Continue reading Here I Am, 2021
Using My Voice
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!" Luke 2:14 CSB Are you like me and when you read that verse you hear it as a loud voice and with a feeling that warms you up inside? It is kind of like seeing a picture of Morgan Freeman … Continue reading Using My Voice
What Physical Therapy Taught Me
Oh man, there was that pain again. My knee was really bothering me as was my SI joint. I'd had reoccurring pain in my knee since my early 30s and in my SI joint since my early 20s. Physical therapy really helped me in both trouble spots, taking away most of the pain. It was … Continue reading What Physical Therapy Taught Me
Enough
Enough. When you read that word what comes to mind? “I’ve had enough”, “Enough already”, “I can’t do enough to help”, “There aren’t enough days in the week”, and “I don’t have enough time” are just some things I think of when I read that word. I think about the times I’ve been overwhelmed or I’ve felt I’m … Continue reading Enough
I’m Finally Saying Yes
The most common question I’m being asked these days is what do you mean when you say you’re in full time ministry. Believe me, I’ve been asking God that same question. I’ve been drawn to serve Christ for a long, long time. When I say a long time I mean from high school. However I … Continue reading I’m Finally Saying Yes
You Are Not Alone
Today I am writing to you. Yes, you who feel alone and unloved, even when surrounded by others. I want you to know that I see you and I have been you. I have felt that deep, deep pain. To know love and actually believe it is true can be very hard for some of … Continue reading You Are Not Alone
Overcome The Fear
Okay so what childhood fears did you have? I was afraid of the thing that obviously lived in my basement and was waiting until I turned off the lights to chase me up the stairs and take me down. Um, I was also afraid of my dad when he was hiding in some room off … Continue reading Overcome The Fear
Dear Past Self
I was asked recently what advice, encouragement or truth would I share in a letter with my past self. Oh there would be a lot! One thing stands out most right now since it has been a highlight for me over the last eight years. Dear past Tammy, Here at the age of 43 I … Continue reading Dear Past Self
Overcoming Obstacles
Do you feel heartsick for something you lost but never actually had? Are you longing for something you know isn’t meant to be? I’ve been there and it was a HUGE turning point in my adult life and my walk with Christ. When I was about 33 I began praying for something I really wanted … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles