Amy Olrick1 min read He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. — Psalm 18:191x
Please Pray:
Loving God, thank you for your protective presence that is with me always. You are strong and kind enough to hold me and my loved ones close like a perfect, loving parent, even when I don't feel it. Thank you for seeing me with eyes of love. Please help me to listen for your guidance as I rest in your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Amy Olrick
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13Please Pray:Lord, help me see beyond the noise of this world and fix my heart on You. Teach me to guide my family toward Your peace, reminding them that Your love is constant,...
Amy Olrick
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13“Mom. Christians today are so power-hungry.” My young adult son’s voice broke through the quiet of our evening walk. His words hung between us as I turned to meet his gaze. “It feels...
Amy Olrick
"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Please Pray:Dear God, thank You for the gift of joy that is not dependent on my circumstances but on Your unchanging goodness. When fear or frustration threaten to take hold, remind me to lift my voice...
Amy Olrick
"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Last summer, one of my dear friends told me about an encounter she’d had with a young group of students. My friend is an accomplished writer and frequent university speaker, and the students came to her...
Amy Olrick
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." - James 1:19-20I made my stage debut at the age of five with a short but meaningful (to me) solo at my family's church. I don’t remember...
It’s amazing to consider that on any given day, literally tens of thousands of thoughts cascade through our brains. Some of these thoughts are spectacular, like that glorious beach vacation you took with your family last year, or remembering the wide-eyed wonder of your children on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, for...
CULVER CITY, California — (PRESS RELEASE) With the release of the Official Trailer today, Prime Video announced Season 5 of the global phenomenon The Chosen will premiere on June 15, 2025 in the U.S. Featuring eight episodes, The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) will debut in three parts over three...
Explore the different ways God answers prayer: yes, no, and wait. Learn why some prayers seem unanswered and the importance of motives.
Love your neighbor. For most of us, that concept has been drilled into us from a very young age. It’s Biblical after all (see Matthew 22:39). Why then is it so hard to demonstrate simple acts of kindness like holding the door for a stranger, helping a co-worker who is...
Amy Olrick’s work and writing have been featured in the Guardian, USA Today, and ChristianParenting.org. She and her husband, Dr. Jeffrey Olrick, are co-authors of the book, The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents & Kids through the Science of Connection and share parenting resources at GrowingConnected.com
Amy Olrick“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13Please Pray:Lord, help me see beyond the noise of this world and fix my heart on You. Teach me to guide my family toward Your peace, reminding them that Your love is constant,...
Amy Olrick“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13“Mom. Christians today are so power-hungry.” My young adult son’s voice broke through the quiet of our evening walk. His words hung between us as I turned to meet his gaze. “It feels...
Amy Olrick"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Please Pray:Dear God, thank You for the gift of joy that is not dependent on my circumstances but on Your unchanging goodness. When fear or frustration threaten to take hold, remind me to lift my voice...
Amy Olrick"O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise." - Psalm 51:15Last summer, one of my dear friends told me about an encounter she’d had with a young group of students. My friend is an accomplished writer and frequent university speaker, and the students came to her...
Amy Olrick"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry." - James 1:19-20I made my stage debut at the age of five with a short but meaningful (to me) solo at my family's church. I don’t remember...