Patience In the Face of Suffering
“Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face […]
27 Things I Realized by Age 27
“I said, let days speak and many years teach wisdom.” -Job 32:7 1. Selfishness will lead to loneliness. (Phil 2:3) 2. The truth of who you are will be revealed on judgement day. GOD knows those who are HIS. (1 Cor 4:5) 3. NEVER apologize for grieving. (Matt 5:4) 4. Understanding when it’s […]
Knowing Christ Through Suffering
KNOWING CHRIST THROUGH SUFFERING “Even more, I consider everything to be nothing compared to knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. To know Him is the best thing of all. Because of Him I have lost everything. But I consider all of it to be garbage, so I can get to know Christ. I want to […]
The Truth About Family
The Truth About Family I recently went on a trip to Atlanta, Georgia for my family’s 26th year reunion. Every two years my extended family that lives in various areas around the globe, gathers together for several days to spend time with one another. This family reunion was filled with lots of fun, food, and […]
When THE FACE Comes Off
There is a saying that is referred to as, “Putting ON FACE.” It’s a new millennial phrase that refers to the ability to pretend or make sure what others see on the outside is the made-up, happy, best version of ourselves and of our lives. I believe it’s a phrase that has become a toxic epidemic […]
26 Things I Realized by Age 26
“I said, let days speak and many years teach wisdom.” -Job 32:7 Respond from a place of healing and not from a place of hurt. (Romans 12:21) See everyone through the eyes of eternity. (Ecclesiastes 3:11) My job is what I do, not who I am. I am a Christian, a child of the […]
Trusting God In the Midst of Change
“Those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You.” -Psalm 9:10 Change for most of us is something that we do not like to embrace, yet it is one of those things that happens everyday. For a Christian, change is not something we […]
Moving to Maturity
“Brothers, do not be children in your thinking or be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature.” -1 Cor 14:20 One statement that I have always kept near and dear to my heart is this, “Maturity does not come with age, maturity comes by choice.” A person can physically be 50 years […]
You Are More Than A Degree
You Are More Than A Degree I write this with the utmost love and encouragement. I know that many individuals are in the season of graduation, and to reach the milestone of obtaining a college degree or any degree of higher education is indeed something to be excited about. I, myself, can relate to the […]
Overcoming People Pleasing
Overcoming People Pleasing (Forsaking The Approval of Men) Somehow we have equated seeking to please people with being a good Christian, when in fact true Christianity has nothing to do with seeking to please others, but seeking to please God. You may be thinking, “Ashley, how is that true? God tells us to love others […]
