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To accept or defy my age
This November I will be 35. It seems to be that any birthday that ends in a 5 or 0 is a bit more significant, and increasingly so the higher they get. Like we really need to celebrate that your still here. I am noticing a lot of changes in me. In some instances, with… Continue reading
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I Want To Start 2014 With A Porn Show
If all goes as I would hope it to, I will be starting 2014 by attending a porn show for the 5th year in a row. For the past 4 years I have lead a team with xxxChurch to the Naught But Nice Sex Show in Vancouver. We have given out over 12,000 Bibles that tell… Continue reading
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Five Bucks
I have a friend named Dave Dalley. He has given my kids and I the opportunity to get to know people of other faiths and also talk about what they believe and why. He often spearheads some really cool projects to bring people together and/or help people. The latest initiative is that they had donors give… Continue reading
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I am a pastor
I am a licensed and ordained pastor. I wrestle with my faith. I struggle with temptation. Every person has a calling. I have the title of pastor because part of my calling includes leading people. Leading others doesn’t mean I don’t have difficult times, or don’t ever question things anymore. I actually think it means… Continue reading
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Where to stick your bumper sticker theology
I recently read this blog about God not giving us more than we can bear by Nate Pyle. Honest, truthful, bold stuff. The last two years of my life have been filled with a lot of pain and this really hit my heart in a way I needed. I have been through many difficult things… Continue reading
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Look At Women
Just recently I read this blog http://earthtourist.org/2013/07/05/modesty-misunderstood/ by Travis Klassen. His viewpoint was not brand new to me, though it was not what I was taught growing up. The fact that it was coming from a man was new to me. The idea that a man’s lustful thoughts are the responsibility of the man, and… Continue reading
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Evidence to Convict
I remember there used to be a saying that, “if you were put on trial for being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict?” This saying made me think about all the good deeds I had done or maybe feel guilt over the non-Christian music I had listened to that week. What if… Continue reading
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I love the smelly guy
There is a guy at our church who really smells. I don’t think he showers regularly – well ok I know he doesn’t. I think he has some mental health issues that contribute to his outward appearance. Sometimes its really hard to be too near him. I had a really hard time especially when I… Continue reading
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Save the world
My best friend and I have an infliction, if you will, that we both clearly understand. We call it our “save the world” complex. Our hearts are moving hearts – they are hearts of action. If we see injustice or we see hurting we want to do something about it. This can be very serious… Continue reading
About Me
As a thriving survivor and registered victim of crime, Amanda Carrasco has used her experiences to impact the lives of her community and those impacted by the justice system. She is a dynamic speaker, consultant, and leader who values community and justice.
Amanda Carrasco 