Bloom Gracefully
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust. The life of mortals is like grass, they flourish like a flower of the field..”-Psalm 103:13-15 One of my favorite places during my […]
Limitless
One of the first stops of my vacation was the world renown city of Dubai. I was beyond excited to enter it’s terrains. I was completely taken back by it’s ultramodern architecture and it’s luxurious atmosphere. Hundreds of skyscrapers lined it’s many streets. Dubai had almost everything imaginable! If there was something you wanted to […]
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 […]
The Reality of Death
I remember the night before she passed. I just sat in the room with her. I held her hand, caressed her hair, sang to her, talked to her, and just reminisced over all the memories I had with her. I remember looking at her feeble body. 84 years of life, laying in the bed, all […]
Choosing the Better
This morning I woke up with so much on my mind. My to-do-list started to flood every single one of my thoughts. “Ashley you need to finish cleaning and putting up your clothes. You need to go running. You need to get dressed so you can go to the grocery store. You need to finish […]
25 Things I Realized by Age 25
“I said, let days speak and many years teach wisdom.” -Job 32:7 Life is not about things, status, or money. Life is about relationships and most importantly my relationship with God. (Mark 12:30-31) Quiet time EVERY DAY with the LORD is NECESSARY. (Mark 1:35-37) Apart from my decision to obey the gospel of Christ and […]
God is ENOUGH
God is enough. Life with it’s joys and hurts always has a way of reminding me of this simple truth. I know it sounds like one of the stereotypical “cliche” sayings, but in actuality embracing this truth is the key to experiencing and enjoying true life. Some of you may already know this about me, […]
Trusting God with Your Past Present and Future 2015 Reflection
Trusting God with Your Past, Present, and Future (2015 Reflection) As I sit here and reflect over this past year, I can’t seem to hold back the tears. Our God is such an amazing God, not just because of what He does for us each and every day, but simply just because of who […]
Faith It Until You Make It
Faith It Until You Make It! 2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Recently I started at a new job that I had actually prayed for months ago. It was a job that I desired way before I even knew I would be able to get it. A job in which […]
