by Ashley | Jan 7, 2020 | big goals, Ephesians 3:20, growth, Word of the Year, writing
This past year has turned out very different from what I would have predicted this time last year. Just over a year ago, I was on the hunt for a business property for my husband’s office when I stumbled upon a home that fit the bill of our hypothetical forever home. A...
by Ashley | Dec 21, 2018 | God's love, growth, motherhood, parenting
The other day my son (11) and I were in the van alone. I find he is more chatty in those moments running from here to there than when we are at home. Thankfully, I have been aware of this for the past year and I have been using that time to check in. “How is...
by Ashley | Aug 16, 2017 | growth, Holy Spirit, Homemaking, kids, Order brings peace, prayer, Uncategorized
After a decade of doing this mom thing I am looking down the barrel of a new season! My last, my baby is officially in Kindergarten. I sobbed about this impending chapter back in May, but now I welcome it with open arms. Of course there is a fringe of sorrow...
by Ashley | Mar 16, 2017 | comfort, emotions, friendship, growth, Unconditional Love
Life is messy. I don’t think there is anyone who has lived a full life, and upon reflection, found a life devoid of troubles—be they great or small. I would consider myself to be a positive person, but I can also be honest about the fact that my adulthood started in a...
by Ashley | Jan 17, 2017 | Freedom, God's love, growth, Holy Spirit, prayer
In the beginning of a year you will see people posting about their word for the new year, or maybe a verse, or both. I started doing this back in 2012. At first I believed it was a heavy process that you had to work hard for to receive. I thought that there was this...
by Ashley | Jan 10, 2017 | dreams, God's love, growth, hope, writing
Today I was thinking about dreams. Hopes, dreams, goals, and things we want to happen. We talk a great deal about our dreams and what we hope to achieve in this life. I have gone through times when the dreams I have for myself are right in front of my face. For...
