by Amy Bretall | Feb 14, 2020 | Blog, Faith, Inspired
I had bike religion before I found my own personal faith. Cycling was my passion. A friend called it obsession. A fine line, yes? I see now how my love of nature and being outside, riding open roads, passing the miles with views of pastures, breathing in the seasons...
by Amy Bretall | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired
You don’t have to go anywhere special to find what you’re looking for. I didn’t to take a vacation even though I wanted to escape. I didn’t get a new car to go somewhere. I didn’t buy a new outfit. The externals we may find retreat. It’s just right there. My...
by Amy Bretall | Oct 30, 2019 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired, Life
It started right after a gallery show featured exhibition of my artwork on July 5, 2019. A creative process that left me wondering…”What’s next?” Enter a time of “Pause.” What is ”Pause?” Well, for me, it was stillness. Listening from within – an inner turning...
by Amy Bretall | Sep 20, 2019 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired, Life, Love
I tried soft faith. But it didn’t work. I call it soft because it’s the kind of faith that’s lukewarm and easy. It’s when you say you are a man or woman of faith, but still act in the world of convenience and ease. You DO when it’s easy. You trust when it fits...
by Amy Bretall | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life
Some people won’t understand. Some people will think your choices don’t make sense. Especially in today’s material world for what “most people” view as important. But you know….when YOUR heart is changed and you believe in faith, you gotta stay true to it. It’s being...
by Amy Bretall | Jul 26, 2019 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired
It’s easy to get off track. You have to keep reassessing your position and your goal. Like your own GPS – “I am here.” And asking: Where is your destination? Am I getting closer? A small shift of movement doesn’t take you completely off course, but with time, a...