Hey, Amber here! So apparently, there's a national inflatable frog costume shortage, and I'm on the waiting list for them to be restocked.

This week I woke up to the most glorious chaos: people in Portland facing down intimidation tactics while dressed as INFLATABLE FROGS. Giant chickens. T-Rexes. The whole absurd menagerie. And it got me thinking about what Jesus actually meant when he said "love your enemies" - because sometimes love looks like showing up dressed as a frog to say "we're not playing your fear game."

We're diving deep into the messy reality of forgiveness, the difference between anger and hate, and why praying for people who hurt us might actually be the ultimate power move (spoiler: it's not for them, it's for you). I'm talking burning coals, late-night comedy as spiritual warfare, and why holding onto hate is like letting someone live rent-free in your brain.

Fair warning: I don't have neat answers here. Some of this gets real uncomfortable, real fast. But if you've ever fantasized about replaying an argument in your head for the 47th time, or wondered how to stop letting your enemies control your narrative... this one's for you.

Let's get weird. Let's get honest. And maybe, just maybe, let's order some frog costumes when they're back in stock.

Chapter Breakdown

[00:00:00] The Great Frog Costume Shortage of 2024 How Portland protesters in inflatable frog costumes broke Amazon and made me want to organize a plague of biblical proportions. (Spoiler: I tried to buy matching costumes for me and my husband. We were too late.)

[00:03:00] When's the Last Time You Rehearsed That Argument? Getting real about enemies - because let's be honest, we've all got them. And sometimes our first instinct isn't prayer, it's a few choice words in our minds.

[00:05:00] Fighting Fire with... Frogs? Why laughter disarms us, why darkness can't drive out darkness, and how a giant T-Rex might be the most powerful weapon against hate. Martin Luther King Jr. would approve.

[00:07:00] That Cross Moment That Still Messes Me Up Jesus said "Father, forgive them" while people literally gambled for his clothes at his feet. What kind of gumption does that take? And here's the plot twist: forgiveness is actually for YOU.

[00:09:00] God Fights the Battles We Shouldn't There are some fights we cannot win through being nice. Sometimes the best revenge is handing it over to God and walking away. Romans 12:19 gets real about vengeance.

[00:10:00] Anger vs. Hate: Know the Difference Anger says "this is not okay." Hate says "I want you to suffer." One is healthy, one becomes a prison. Which one has taken up residence in your heart?

[00:12:00] When Your Enemy Lives Down the Hall The really uncomfortable part: what about when your enemy is across the dinner table? At your job? In your own home? I

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Hey everyone, Amber here! On this World Mental Health Day, join me as I share some personal insights from my upcoming book #sisterhoodoftheshortyellowpencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time. Let's talk about what took me from wearing the mask to the realness of the church I experienced in a psych ward. It's time to create a community that reflects the heart of Christ that embraces real healing and judgement free zone that draws people into a closer relationship with Him to build a more inclusive community. Let's truly see the people behind the steeple together.

00:00 Introduction and Purpose

00:56 The Facade of Church Life

01:53 A Week in the Psych Ward

03:06 Finding Authenticity in Vulnerability

05:58 The Struggle for Authenticity Outside

07:09 A Call for a Safe Church

10:42 Prayer and Conclusion

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Okay, confession time: I was using a fork to style my 12-inch hair helmet in 1986—THREE YEARS before Ariel showed up with her "dinglehopper." So really, Disney owes ME royalties. But I digress.

Here's what hit me about The Little Mermaid when I reminisce about it in my "more than mid-century" place in life: Ariel literally traded away the ONE thing that made Prince Eric fall for her in the first place just to get legs and a shot at winning him over. And honestly? How many of us have done the exact same thing?

This episode is about that golden orb moment—when your authentic voice comes rushing back and you realize you were never supposed to trade it away in the first place. We're talking about the voice the enemy convinced you to bottle up to be more professional, more marketable, more acceptable.

Spoiler alert: God's not running a hijacking business. He's in the restoration business. And He wants to give you BOTH—your voice AND your legs to move forward.

Time to stop being quiet, friends. Your Ariel era starts now.

Chapter Breakdown

[00:00] The Dinglehopper Conspiracy
Why I'm pretty sure Disney stole my hair tool invention and how my 80s bangs connect to the voice that was stolen from me. 

[02:00] The Voice Trade We've All Made
That gut-punch moment when you realize what Ariel actually gave up (and why we've been doing the same thing).

[05:00] God's Poem (And Why You're Not a Rough Draft)
The Greek word that changed everything about how I see my messy, authentic self.

[07:30] When The Bottle Breaks
That golden orb moment and what God wants to give back to you (chills every time).

[10:00] The Both/And Father
Plot twist: King Triton gives Ariel legs AND her voice. Sound familiar?

[12:00] Your Ariel Era Starts Now
Why a lot of us are walking into this moment right now—and what the enemy is using to hijack it.

[15:00] Prayer for Voice-Back Queens
Let's break some bottles together.

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Hey, this is Amber with another #randomdevomoment. Real talk? We've turned into emotional sponges, absorbing everyone else's chaos, opinions, and drama. And speaking as someone who needs medication just to slow my thoughts down enough to actually think—this isn't a sustainable way to live.

My friend Jackie dropped some life-changing wisdom on me about choosing not to live offended. Sounds simple, right? Except we're living in a time where everything ignites instantly and everybody's triggered by something.

In this episode, I'm sharing why I've decided to set firm boundaries around my emotional space. We'll cover how to spot when you're carrying other people's baggage, the three entry points where offense sneaks in, and what I learned from Peter sinking in the waves.

But here's the question I had to face: Am I really willing to let people who don't care about me control how I feel every single day? And if not—what was I going to do about it? 

00:00 - Intro: The Emotional Real Estate Crisis

01:30 - Live Beyond Offense (Not Easy When Everything's Water on Hot Grease)

03:15 - God Put Your Heart in a Ribcage for a Reason

05:00 - The Peter Principle: When You Start Looking at the Waves

07:00 - Signs You're Giving Away Emotional Real Estate for Free

10:30 - The Monkey Wisdom We Forgot

12:45 - The Preemptive Strike: Practical Ways to Protect Your Peace

18:00 - What God Says About Guarding Your Heart and Mind

20:15 - The Mindful Interview with God

22:00 - Living Beyond Offense While Living With Compassion

24:00 - Closing Prayer

#shortyellowpencilRXseries

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Hey, it's Amber! Join me in our latest episode of Random Devo Thoughts as we dive into the difference between struggle and rebellion in our walk with God. Ever felt like you’re constantly falling short? Me too! Let’s explore God’s loving posture towards us, even when we miss the mark, and how He invites us to live in the fullness of His abundant life. More than just a talk on sin, it’s about understanding God’s grace and His desire for our ultimate flourishing. Subscribe for more heartfelt conversations and insights!

00:00 Introduction: Missing the Mark

00:49 Personal Struggles and Sin

01:43 God's Posture Towards Us

02:23 Impulse, Habit, and Life's Design

03:05 Struggles vs. Rebellion

05:16 The Messy Middle

07:05 God's Invitation to Abundant Life

11:29 Working Out Our Salvation

14:32 Prayer and Conclusion

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Hey everyone, Amber here! Ever hear 'It's not you, it's me' and just cringe? Let's flip the script with some real talk on taking responsibility for our own stuff instead of pointing fingers at everyone else. From my own messy journey to Jesus' teachings, we’re diving deep into why it's so hard to say 'It's not you, it's me' and actually mean it. Ready to get real? Let’s break the blame game cycle together. And yep, there's some prayer at the end because we all need it. Follow for more raw and random devo thoughts!

00:00 Introduction: It's Not Me, It's You

00:47 The Blame Game: A Universal Habit

01:25 Biblical Examples of Blame

02:21 Self-Reflection and Personal Responsibility

02:51 Jesus' Teachings on Blame and Sin

03:16 Personal Struggles with Blame

07:32 The Call for Confession and Ownership

08:36 Jesus' Ultimate Sacrifice

09:19 Practical Steps for Self-Examination

11:14 Conclusion and Prayer

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

Hey, it's Amber! Join me in another ADHD-friendly devotional episode of 'Random Devo Thoughts' where I dive into the 'I Am Paradox'—how aligning with God's perspective can redefine our identity. I'll talk about those nagging labels we've internalized and contrast them with what God says about us. I'll share practical steps and scriptural insights to help us embrace our true identity in God's eyes, setting aside societal and self-imposed labels. Let's do this together! For more, visit amberauthor.com and check out Leading Hearts Magazine at leadinghearts.com. Follow for more!

00:00 Introduction and Apology for Background Noise
00:35 The Broken Record in Your Head
01:37 Labels and Identity Crisis
02:12 God's Definition of Who We Are
03:15 Practical Exercise: The Two Lists
04:27 Scriptural Affirmations of Identity
07:34 Daily Realignment with God's Truth
09:18 The Slippery Slope of Self-Worth
10:20 The Importance of God's Voice
15:51 Concluding Prayer and Reflection

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.

In this first episode of Random Devo Thoughts with Amber, I reflect on the dangers of turning God's gifts into our gods. Join me as I explore how we often misplace our trust in people and relationships, expecting them to fulfill roles only God can satisfy. Drawing from biblical stories and scriptures, I discuss the significance of keeping our focus on God rather than on the blessings He provides. Together, we'll learn how to hold our gifts with open hands and trust in God's ultimate faithfulness. Don't miss this heartfelt devotional thought that challenges you to reassess where your true trust lies.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Devotional Thought

00:11 The Search for a Savior

00:34 Misplaced Trust in Leadership

01:07 The Bronze Serpent: A Lesson in Idolatry

02:26 Relationships as Heart Checks

04:50 The Test of Idolatry

05:31 Holding Gifts with Open Hands

07:09 A Prayer for Guidance

Amber Weigand-Buckley is an Amazon #1 bestselling and multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and the founding editor and art director of the multi-award-winning Leading Hearts magazine. She's the #shortyellowpencilgirl living in a neurotypical world — navigating life with a beehive brain, a lot of sticky notes, and an unwavering belief that God wired her exactly right.

Host of #RandomDevoThoughts — where she unpacks the Jesus heart from the ADHD mind — Amber brings raw, relatable, and often hilarious insight to faith, mental health, and neurodivergent life. She's also co-host of Coffee Chat with Amber & Lisa.

Her newly released book, #SisterhoodoftheShortYellowPencils: Mental Health Mayhem, One Sticky Note at a Time, is out now — a humor-packed, gut-punch honest look at her own mental health journey that's equal parts laugh-out-loud and life-changing.

Follow her @barefacedgirl and @shortyellowpencilRX for the real, the raw, and the ridiculous.