<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Site 1]]></description><link>https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:37:57 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Uncomfortable Link Between Faith and Politics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into many churches today, and you’ll hear messages on forgiveness, purpose, love, and grace. These are the pillars of our faith, and rightly so. But you’ll notice a glaring omission: politics. It’s the third rail from the pulpit, the topic we tiptoe around in small groups, deemed too “divisive” or “worldly” for sacred space. We’ve comforted ourselves with the idea that faith and politics must be separated. But is this a biblical command, or a modern convenience? A quick scan of Scripture...]]></description><link>https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/post/the-uncomfortable-link-between-faith-and-politics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a45c0a6aa481be4933333b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 11:19:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c281e49de6384a95ae6a0a9c06345f07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anamarie J Hayes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finding "The One" IRL -How to use technology with traditional ways to find a real-world connection and maybe love.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's be honest: the quest for love has always been a complicated dance. For generations, it happened in person—a glance across a crowded room, a setup by a well-meaning friend, or the serendipitous meeting at a coffee shop. The goal was, and always will be, to stand in front of someone, look them in the eye, and feel that spark of connection. But the dance floor has expanded. Now, it exists in the palm of your hand. There's a lingering romanticism around the "traditional" meet-cute that can...]]></description><link>https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/post/finding-the-one-irl-how-to-use-technology-with-traditional-ways-to-find-a-real-world-connection-a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a453066aa481be49331b7a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:52:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bd97078483044593bcf523a95fb83fa7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anamarie J Hayes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mom's Tool For Grace: Why "Humble Moms" Belongs on Your Shelf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's be honest - motherhood often feels like one big "I'm failing" moment. Kristen Wetherell gets it. Her book Humble Moms  is more than encouragement; it's a practical toolkit  for grace-filled parenting. What makes it special? • Workbook format  with thoughtful prompts (perfect for your quiet time or small group)• Short, digestible chapters  (because nap time doesn't last forever)• Gospel-centered approach  that replaces guilt with God's strength Perfect for moms who: ✓ Feel overwhelmed by...]]></description><link>https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/post/the-mom-s-tool-for-grace-why-humble-moms-belongs-on-your-shelf</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a4369581e6ee2fae5d5978</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:40:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9e7ca74234ab4e8fb62ed56222308a83~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anamarie J Hayes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Anamarie J Hayes: Mother, Storyteller, and Creator]]></title><description><![CDATA[She's a boy Mom  first—finding God in the chaos of raising sons and channeling that energy into her art. With a psychology degree and a ministry graduate , she’s wired to explore human stories, but life took a detour through finance  before she returned to her true calling: creating . When she’s not writing, you’ll maybe find her by the beach , where the waves and horizon fuel her work. And sometimes? She trades writing for a microphone, singing with a gospel choir —because art, for her,...]]></description><link>https://anamariehayes.wixsite.com/my-site-1/post/meet-the-author-mothe-storyteller-and-creator</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a42fcf34b07f0731c67978</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_25e218a68cae48e98a21198d1280a6bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anamarie J Hayes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>