by Ashley | Jun 30, 2015 | devotionals, emotions, God's love, growth, Holy Spirit, intimacy
If you spend much time in the Christian faith, you will quickly become aware of the common disciplines that we as a people attribute to the strength of our relationship with God: prayer reading the Bible tithing attending church These things are good. I have...
by Ashley | May 29, 2015 | emotions, Freedom, God's love, growth, hard times, Holy Spirit, Homemaking, kids, motherhood, parenting, prayer of jabez
Today I sit at my computer and mentally prepare for the next 10 weeks. I LOVE having my kids at home, but I also have things that need done and I am accustomed to fitting them in with less children in tow. This means that I have to strike a balance between conquering...
by Ashley | May 28, 2015 | emotions, Ephesians 3:20, God's love, growth, hard times, Holy Spirit, hope, identity, intimacy, love
I have this fresh perspective on my life. I am not sure how one achieves such a season. I would like to think I conjured it up in the hours I spend with God. I would like to think I have somehow earned it through holy behavior. But the truth of the matter is God has...
by Ashley | May 18, 2015 | comfort, emotions, friendship, growth, hard times, intimacy, romans 8:13
“It’s mine!!!!” Screeched my five year old daughter from the top of the stairs. “No it’s not! It’s mine! You took it from my floor!” My seven year old son bellowed back with rage. The thunder of four feet spilling down the stairs as fast as possible and the volume of...
by Ashley | May 11, 2015 | comfort, emotions, God's love, growth, hard times, Holy Spirit, motherhood
I sit with dried tear paths down my cheeks and what I am sure is a startling look of make-up covering the blotchies that I have been genetically cursed with after an ugly cry. It is only 12:37 on Mother’s Day and I have had an epic meltdown that had been brewing since...
by Ashley | Mar 2, 2015 | be brave, big goals, emotions, Freedom, God's love, growth, hard times, Holy Spirit, humble beginnings, love
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” Zechariah 4:10 When you are pursuing your dreams, the above words can be a great comfort. This verse among others drive home the point...
