Mandy Sloan

Mom. Wife. Knitter. Reader. Believer.


  • Stillness

    I don’t think it is an accident that this season of waiting in my life is aligning with the season of Lent. It is a reminder to practice trust, faithfulness, and humility. It is a reminder that I need to work for what I want but that I am not the one in control. It Continue reading

  • Enjoying the wait

    In this time of bustle and hurry, I have been playing this Advent Affirmation we were introduced to at church on repeat. It is a great reminder to slow down and enjoy the wait. To enjoy the small things, the everyday things, the ordinary things. It is a reminder to slow down and remember why Continue reading

  • A Prayer for Confronting Fear

    Heavenly Father,  When I feel crushed by my own worries, Lift my mind and help me to see the truth. When fear grips me tight and I feel I cannot move,  Free my heart and help me to take things one step at a time. When I can’t express the turmoil inside,  Calm me with Continue reading

  • How was your day? What did you do?

    Are you met with grunts after school when you ask what did you do today? I have been lately. I don’t know whether it is because I no longer have the little girls in this photo, they are all grown up and in the teenage years…but since I have been asking different questions I have Continue reading

  • Advent Is Here!

    Please join us every Sunday in Advent at FBCS. There are a lot of fun activities and free extras all December long. Everyone is welcome! Continue reading