I’ve been looking at pictures of fresh new cars to replace my ’97 Cavalier that is on its last legs. It’s kind of bittersweet because honestly I don’t know of another car that has been so trouble free and constant. I will post pictures as a bit of a tribute to her because well, she deserves to be honored and remembered with reverence after all her years of faithful service. I realize I’m making it sound like she was in the military but honestly. I only wish you could have the experience I have had with a car such as this. Tear.

So many memories. Road trips. Long drives to clear my head. She took me where I needed to go, however ahem quickly or demanding I was behind the wheel.

Now it’s time for an upgrade (because of the accident we were in a couple weeks back) and I’m a lookin’.

If you have any suggestions for a four door, reliable, good looking car, please – keep them to yourself. Just kidding…..it’s just that everyone disagrees with everyone about what car is the best car. There’s American made, Foreign imports, a car company within a car company just to confuse the general female public, (what is the deal with that), and don’t even get me started on the paint colors. (yes I am a girl). Some people swear by a foreign something something with dual shock absorbers and a spoiler in the back and others wouldn’t be caught dead in anything but an all American lowered Chevy something something v6 sc300 and a bunch of other numbers to make it sound more like an arithmetic problem than a car. But here’s what we want. We want it to be built strong, reliable, have great gas mileage, and look pretty. And a sunroof and seatwarmers for those long road trips would be lovely. So here’s hoping we find the car that fits ‘us’ best.

Stay tuned.

In the midst of wedding/moving/career planning I was brought back to a very important point today. It’s exceedingly simple. Almost too simple. Here it is.

God has never not been faithful to me. In 26 years, He has proven it over and over. He has never dropped me, has never left me, has never been surprised by my actions or thrown off by my reactions. As I was driving home with tears streaming down my face all I could do was say it over an over. You have never not been faithful. You will always continue to be faithful. You’ve got me.

Sometimes life change is planned. Sometimes it’s written down on long lists. Sometimes it’s fought and sometimes it’s embraced with joy and anticipation. Sometimes it’s jarring. Either way we’re all in some process of it because everything on this earth is subject to change. This is why I take such great comfort, find such freedom and joy, rest in such peace in the revelation of God’s constant faithfulness. It’s one thing that will never change. His faithfulness has always been and always will be an eternally deep well for me to discover as I go deeper every day.

LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago….Isaiah 25:1


Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures….Psalm 119:90


I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself….Psalm 89:2

Reviewed by Gareth Hills

There can be a tendency when discussing singer/songwriters to focus almost exclusively on the lyrical rather than the musical. The content of the words, and the passion with which they are conveyed, is often deemed more important than the music within which they are framed. While this is some truth in this perspective I am of the opinion that great singer/songwriters are distinguished by the skilful marriage of both insightful lyrics and memorable melody – the singing and the song. Think Jeff Buckley or Nick Drake. Canada’s Amanda Falk has already attracted the attention of Cross Rhythms (you can read about her in an article published earlier this year). This third release from the highly talented lady exemplifies the delicate relationship between strong words and strong music. Although overall, ‘In Between The Now And Then’ could be dubbed rock-oriented pop it’s the inventive arrangements here where Falk’s creativity truly shines. The string part on “Unbreakable”, the halftime breakdown on “Landslide”, the entrance of the cello at the beginning of “We Will Wait” and the way “Horizon” undulates in spacious dynamics, all draw and hold the listener. The album is littered with these perfectly crafted moments. While the words themselves speak volumes; from the heartfelt worship of “Redemption” and “Horizon”, to the hope for better days conveyed on “We Will Wait”. Amanda Falk has succeeded on all counts with this remarkably beautiful album.