Hi, I’m Amanda!
I’m the voice behind Love Never Fails. At 32 years old, I’ve been walking with God since I was a young girl. My faith has always been a constant in my life, but it hasn’t always been without its struggles.
I grew up rooted in the Catholic Church, attending Mass every Sunday and CCD classes on Wednesdays. As I look back though, what I remember most from those years wasn’t so much the love of God, but the rigidity of the routines and rules:
Stand up, sit down, recite, kneel, repeat.
Confess your sins to the priest, recite two Our Fathers and one Hail Mary, and you’re good to go.
This pattern and way of worship led me to believe that God’s love depended on my ability to follow all the right steps and behave the right way. If I did, then God would love me, be pleased with me, and let me through the pearly gates. If I didn’t, then watch out for the wrath!
It wasn’t until I encountered a more contemporary church that my perspective started to shift. The environment was completely different. I was struck by how alive and personal it felt. How God truly felt present in that space. It made me realize there was more to God than just rules and rituals. This was the beginning of my journey to truly seek who God is for myself, and to discover a love that isn’t based on performance, but on grace and mercy.
Fast forward
In 2023, I took a courageous step in sharing my truth—I came out as bisexual. As a Christian, this was a journey full of challenges and deep internal conflict. I struggled to accept this part of myself, and reconcile it with my faith. But it has become a turning point in my faith journey, and has also been a powerful step toward embracing my true self.
Then, in 2024, a series of losses led to the darkest season of my life thus far. The identities that I once clung to, that I had known for years, slipped away. It left me feeling completely lost, broken, and unsure of who I was. I had no idea what to do, but at the same time had lost my desire to continue on in this life.
It was in that darkness that I leaned harder into God and in His love and grace, He met me there. He showed up for me in ways that I never expected. Through the pain, He revealed His unwavering love and reminded me of who I am in Him. I began to finally and truly understand that His love is constant, never-changing, and all-encompassing. With Him and through His presence, I began to see myself and my life from a whole new perspective.
Love Never Fails is where I share this journey of healing and the steadfast love of a faithful God. It’s a reminder to myself and to others that no matter where life takes us, God’s love is constant, unshakable, and never ending. Thank you for being here with me. I’m honored to share this journey of faith, love, and grace with you.
