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Into the Furnace
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. You remember those guys right? They got thrown into a fiery furnace. I lead 9 other people to the sex show in Vancouver for the fourth year to hand out Bibles and tell people that Jesus loved them. Here’s what I know: The furnace boys were not alone. Jesus was with… Continue reading
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Who is He?
Wouldn’t everything be simpler if when Jesus was on earth he stated overtly who he was and what the plan was? I mean why not spell it out, lay it out so there is no guessing – no questions – no squabbling – plain and simple. Why not? Because what matters is who you say… Continue reading
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Not a winner, but a winner
I should know better by now than to tell God I can’t do something because I don’t have the money. I will graduate in April with my bachelors degree and would love to pursue my masters but thats a lot of money so I figured it was not something I would be doing. Along comes… Continue reading
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Feeding your GF Guests
I found these tips from the Celiac Disease Association (of which I am a card carrying member). I have edited them to my preference but honestly, people have no idea how difficult it is to be a guest for dinner somewhere. I have two options: say nothing and possibly be very sick or feel rude… Continue reading
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Carrying your grief for life
I have lost many people in my life in many different ways. The pain from some of those losses has lessened over time, for others the pain can be fresh and real at any moment. I think this has given me the ability to relate to others who are in pain and understand things they… Continue reading
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The Death of Dreams
Prov 29:18 KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish… I have heard that when people retire, if they have no plan or activities, often they die. I have wondered if it is just that they feel they have nothing more to live for. Vision is one of my core values. It makes up… Continue reading
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Life’s not fair
Last spring my daughter signed up for all girls soccer. It was cute and it was fun and it was very girly – much like my daughter. She enjoyed the game and when I saw there was another soccer program much closer to home and indoors (hello I live in Canada), we signed her up.… Continue reading
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Blame City Hall
I just read an article about a forum last night held in Port Moody with residents of the city squaring off against local police and city counsel regarding gang violence (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/port-moody-residents-press-panel-for-an-end-to-gang-to-violence/article4537820/). The residents have it all wrong. They are looking for the government to solve these issues by putting criminals in jail and they are… Continue reading
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My hygiene products are killing me
In May of 2011 I was diagnosed with celiac disease. There is no cure. It seems like no big deal – you can’t eat wheat. That can’t be too hard can it? I mean there are lots more products on the market. You have no idea what this is like unless you try it and… Continue reading
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Parenting 25kms
What a ride. 10 of us set out to ride 25 kilometers and to raise funds for people on the downtown eastside of Vancouver. This is the poorest neighbourhood in all of Canada. I had spent considerable time there in 1998 with some dear friends building relationships with people there and helping meet their physical… 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 