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

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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.