Meet Amber
Amber is an idealist, visionary, and advocate. She brings her creative eye to finding beauty in the rough and forgotten. Her deep faith informs her belief that what was once dead can be made new again; and, that all people have the right to access the resources needed to not just "get by", but to thrive. Amber’s personal experience of overcoming childhood abuse and spiritual trauma inform her nurturing, passionate advocacy of family and individual restoration through practical education, whole person healing, a nod to humor, and the foundation of simple abundant grace.
Christian - Wife - Mom of 4 - Teaching Pastor - GraceStory Founder
Thrifter - Storyteller- Writer - Speaker - Truthteller - Homeschooler
Speaking Topics
Childhood Trauma, Spiritual Trauma, Church Hurt, Spiritual Formation, Challenge to Hope Again, Leadership/Imposter Syndrome, Faith Renewal, Identity, Grief
The Holy Acception
identity, renewed hope, trust
The Cost of Hope
obedience, faith renewal, hope
Emotional Resilience
spiritual formation, long-game faith, & childhood trauma healing
Refuge
leadership encouragement, calling renewal, faith, identity, childhood trauma healing
GraceStory Podcast is a frequent stop as host, Nate Davison (my own brother), and I dive into the vulnerable places of healing. In this episode, we look at how strength and resilience are shaped in the face of life's inevitable disappointments.
"It is hard to hold hope when we are serving a god who feels like he is toying with us....but, He is FOR you. He knows your name."
are the most amazing time of sacred space made for community, safe vulnerability, and healing. Our archives are private; however, check out this sneak peek:
"Grace shows up in our story and we don't even recognize it as grace because it doesn't fit the stereotype.....and everybody else is getting the cool grace, and we feel forgotten."
My story's not pretty. Neither is yours. I can't polish it up enough to make others comfortable. It's not convenient and if you knew my family, you might notice a tension between perception and reality. But grace is big enough to cover messy. Grace holds that tension for us if we let it. Grace finds the nooks and crannies in between the lovely lines and sits with the dark shame that gets covered over by time. I am a writer. I am a storyteller. I sit with you by holding my story openhanded to show you that your story is worthy of being given a voice too.
So this is an invitation to settle in for the long haul. To find the beauty as it rises from ashes. To live our lives principled and true to integrity. To not sell our voice to the highest bidder, or silence our witness because of inconvenience. I write from my own therapy, devotions, thoughts of what Jesus is teaching me, and questions I'm wrestling with these days as I write and speak. My greatest hope is that as you witness my story, you will find courage to ask and live out your own beautiful, messy journey of restoration.