by Ashley | Jan 1, 2017 | growth, love, marriage, trust, Uncategorized, Unconditional Love
There is no arrival here on Earth. This is something I need to remind myself of often. I work towards goals, I build a life together with my husband and our kids (that is until they branch off and start their own), and I push deeper into the depths of the...
by Ashley | Jul 7, 2016 | be brave, friendship, growth, hope, motherhood, Uncategorized
I met with a friend today. It was your typical playdate with preschool-aged kids. There was milked poured, sibling squabbles, and Daniel Tiger in the background. I loved it. Not because of any of those things, but because this friend and I get each other. We don’t...
by Ashley | Jun 24, 2016 | big goals, emotions, God's love, growth, Homemaking, Uncategorized, Unconditional Love
The idea that I have been married for ten years is hard to grasp. I know it is a drop in the bucket compared to the “forever” marriages of those who have been married forty years or more, but this is a big milestone for us! It is a benchmark...
by Ashley | May 17, 2016 | emotions, Freedom, growth, Holy Spirit, identity, love, parenting, Uncategorized
The verse of the day. We see them floating around everywhere. I love the apps, emails and the social media sharing of great verses. Today was this little jewel: James 1:19 (TPT) My dearest brothers and sisters, take this to heart: Be quick to listen, but slow...
by Ashley | Mar 4, 2016 | devotionals, emotions, God's love, growth, hope, Uncategorized
Lately, my focus has drifted to how Christianity has come to be known as a religion. Furthermore, how did we become defined by ourselves and the world by the tasks we do (or don’t do). If you stopped someone on the street and simply asked them “What is a Christian?”...
by Ashley | Feb 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
The New Year always fills me with more hope and dream fuel than I can handle. I have the grandest of plans for the next twelve months and in my excitement, I tend to begin to spin the plate on every dream right away. My practical side says, “Patience,...
