The path to becoming an author is often filled with self-doubt, challenges, and moments of uncertainty. For Amanda Reynolds, the journey wasn’t just about writing a book, but about healing, restoration, and embracing a life of surrender. Her debut book, Hatching Hope: Hatching Transformation One Egg at a Time, is not just a journal—it is a testament to her own transformative spiritual journey and her desire to help others discover the same healing.
Amanda, a mother, homesteader, and soccer coach from Lynchburg, VA, never imagined that she would one day write a book. Yet, as she reflects on her path, she sees how everything—from her struggles with spiritual warfare to her deep connection with God—led her to the creation of Hatching Hope.
In her own words, she wasn’t just writing a journal for herself—she was writing a tool for transformation to guide others through their own journeys of spiritual renewal.
A Life Rooted in Faith and Healing
Amanda’s story begins in the heart of Central Virginia, where she was raised with a love for nature, animals, and a deep connection to her faith. As a devoted mother to Alexis and Kaylyn, Amanda has always been rooted in the rhythms of homesteading, caring for her chickens, and nurturing life around her. But her faith was truly tested during a period of intense spiritual warfare and hardship.
It was during this difficult season that Amanda found herself turning to journaling as a way of working through her struggles. “I was facing battles in my own life, and in my journaling, I was able to communicate with God,” she recalls. “I began to realize that my struggles were leading me to something greater—a deeper relationship with God and a true spiritual transformation.”
With her background in psychology, Amanda understood the importance of mental health and healing, but it was through her faith and spiritual surrender that she found the deepest healing. “I came to understand that the cycles I was stuck in were not just about surviving life, but about embracing God’s plan for me—surrendering to Him fully, trusting that He would heal me, and step by step, transforming me.”
The Inspiration Behind Hatching Hope
Hatching Hope came to life as Amanda navigated through this transformative season. During the years when she was facing spiritual battles and emotional struggles, she turned to God’s Word as her anchor. As she wrote her thoughts, prayers, and reflections, she began using these journaling practices to not only heal herself but also to grow closer to God.
“I was journaling for my own personal healing, but I soon realized that this process could be something more,” Amanda explains. “I felt a divine nudge, a call to share this journey with others. I wasn’t just healing myself—I was meant to help others find healing through the same practices.”
Amanda’s journal evolved from a personal tool to a resource for anyone seeking spiritual growth, healing, and transformation. Through verse mapping, word mapping, and spiritual conversation journaling, Hatching Hope is designed to guide individuals into a deeper relationship with God, helping them navigate life's challenges, surrender to His will, and experience true transformation.
The Healing Power of Journaling
Journaling has always been a vital part of Amanda’s own spiritual journey. When she faced spiritual warfare, doubt, and personal challenges, journaling provided a space for honesty, vulnerability, and communication with God. This intimate form of dialogue, expressed through written words, helped her understand her struggles and gain the strength to face them.
In creating Hatching Hope, Amanda invited others to experience the same healing and transformation through journaling. The journal is designed to create a sacred space where individuals can be honest with God, ask questions, express their doubts, and pour out their hearts to Him. This open dialogue with God isn’t just therapeutic—it’s a vital part of the spiritual healing process.
“I wanted to create something that would allow people to not just write down their feelings but engage with God in a deeper way,” Amanda says. “Through journaling, we can hear God’s voice, process our emotions, and make space for Him to heal our hearts.”
Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear
One of the greatest obstacles Amanda faced in writing Hatching Hope was overcoming self-doubt. Like many aspiring authors, Amanda wrestled with fears of inadequacy. She heard the voice of doubt telling her, “This won’t help anyone,” “Nobody will want this,” and “You’re not creative enough.”
But Amanda refused to let these voices stop her. Instead, she turned to God for guidance and strength. “Writing this book wasn’t easy,” she admits. “I had to learn to silence the negative voices in my head and trust that this journal was something that could help people. I had to embrace the truth that God had led me to do this, and that was enough.”
Through her faith, perseverance, and trust in God’s plan, Amanda was able to push through the doubts and publish a work that is already helping readers find healing and transformation.
The Future of Amanda Reynolds: Embracing New Projects
Looking ahead, Amanda has big plans for the future. In addition to her work with Hatching Hope, she is also working on a children’s series called Roo Roo’s Farm Adventures, which will combine her love for farming, chickens, and Jesus. These stories will not only share her passion for farming but also teach children about faith, love, and spiritual growth.
“I’ve always loved animals, especially chickens, and I wanted to share that joy with children,” she says. “But I also want to weave in spiritual lessons that will help kids understand the importance of faith and God’s love in their lives.”
Amanda is also working on a testimonial that will accompany Hatching Hope, offering personal insights and stories that further illustrate the healing and transformation readers can experience through the journal.
Advice for Aspiring Writers: Stop Making Excuses
Amanda’s journey to becoming an author has been anything but easy, but her advice to other aspiring writers is simple: stop making excuses. “There will always be a reason not to write,” she says. “I’m too old. I’m not creative enough. Nobody will want this. But none of that matters. If God is calling you to write, then you need to step out in faith and do it.”
Amanda encourages others to trust their journey, silence the negative voices, and simply write. It’s a message that resonates deeply, not just for writers, but for anyone pursuing a calling or a dream.
Conclusion: Embracing Transformation and Living with Purpose
Amanda Reynolds’ story is one of faith, healing, and divine purpose. Through her struggles and her journey of spiritual renewal, she has found her calling: to help others embrace the power of surrender and transformation through a deeper connection with God.
Through Hatching Hope, Amanda has given readers a powerful tool for spiritual growth and personal transformation. It’s not just a journal—it’s a guide to healing, a space for surrender, and an invitation to a life lived with purpose and divine love. Amanda’s own journey is a testament to the power of faith, and her work continues to inspire others to find healing, growth, and a deeper relationship with God.
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