Why We Should Choose Modesty Part II
Why We Should Choose Modesty (Part II) We should choose modesty because… It helps us not to be a stumbling block or hindrance to someone. We should not be the source of aiding in someone to sin. If it is in our control, we should not seek to cause someone to spiritually stumble. As a […]
Why We Should Choose Modesty
Why We Should Choose Modesty Modesty is not a death sentence, nor does modesty mean that God does not want us to be confident in who he created us to be. When our hearts have a willingness and readiness to be obedient to God, there is so much that God can do with us. As […]
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 […]
Your Season is for a Reason
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”-Proverbs 19:21 To the girl scrolling through her Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. As you witness all of the proposals, engagements, and first Holiday photos of newlyweds and couples I understand the emotions you’re experiencing. You can let it out… it’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Far Beyond Our Ability to Endure
One of my favorite persons in the bible is Paul. His story, his journey… is beyond encouraging. He is someone that understood the struggles and hardships of the Christian life. He used his sufferings and moments of despair as a means to encourage others. I’m so thankful to God for using Paul through the word. […]
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 […]
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 […]
