The Spiritual Community You’ve Been Longing For
When you think about your relationship with God, what comes to mind? Perhaps you’re in a place of intimacy and joy. You’re discovering the never-ending depths...
Author: Danielle Wheeler
An Advent Invitation
Do you feel it during the Advent season? The greater weight of others’ expectations? Am I doing all the things to let my loved ones know my care for...
The Story of How We Became Us
I stepped inside the hotel lobby and was greeted with one hug after another. My weary heart heaved a sigh of relief. Here are my people. These are the...
3 Lies We Believe About Forgiveness
Forgiveness is one of the greatest struggles we experience as humans. When you’ve been deeply wounded by someone else, forgiveness can be a consuming battle. Maybe this is you...
Three Words for Those Who Fail at Prayer
Prayer can be our shameful little secret. We are women in ministry, serving Jesus around the world. Our prayer newsletters inspire and challenge many. At our home churches, we...
It’s a Big Day Here at Velvet Ashes!
It’s a big day here at Velvet Ashes! We’re officially launching registration for our 2021 Unplugged Retreat. Last year we asked the question, “Would you like another Velvet Ashes...
Do You Know What I’m Longing For?
Do you know what I’m longing for? Today as we officially begin our annual Online Retreat here across our global Velvet Ashes community, I am picturing a scene that...
You Are Invited. Early Bird Registration Ends Soon!
Here are snippets from conversations I’ve had with different women over the last few weeks: “I’m sad. This is a season of loss, and I’m just...
A Hebrew Word for 2021
Does anyone else get really excited when you learn a new Hebrew or Greek word, and it causes a word you’ve always known to suddenly pop with new depth,...
A Hug From 20 Years Ago
A week after my 18th birthday, I boarded a plane that would take me to Ecuador for a year. A picture was taken that day at the airport -...
