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Where can a dead man go?A question with an answer only dead men knowBut I’m gonna bet they never really feel at homeIf they spent a lifetime learning how to live in Rome* The phrase “when in Rome, do as the Romans do” has its roots in advice given by Ambrose, bishop of Milan, to Augustine in the late 4th century AD. Augustine had just moved to Milan to take on the role as a professor and discovered that the church he attended did not fast on Saturdays as his previous church in Rome did. Ambrose advised Augustine, “When...

Meet my friend Christy. My first exposure to Christy was when she gave her testimony publicly in 2016 (you’ll want to come back and listen to this after reading this blog!). Our paths have crossed a number of times since then, and my husband and I have gotten to know Christy and her husband, Heith, a little better through the years and have become friends with them. Christy’s story is raw and shines brightly of God’s grace. I am so excited that Christy has written a blog for Alexandra Amnesty and is willing to share her story for God’s glory. If you...

Meet Lauren. Lauren is a very special person in my life, and arguably one of my favorite people on the planet. I met her in Lima, Peru in 2006; we were both serving on a drama ministry team through Brio Magazine (Focus on the Family). There were 2,400 teens from all across the US split into teams of 30. Lauren was on my team and we kept in touch as we journeys through our teens and into our 20s. Because of her faithful friendship, I was introduced to her older brother which led to marriage in 2012. So we...