Heart Desires in Hard Seasons
The perfect, restful day for me is when I can sit for a few hours uninterrupted with a good book, coffee and some snacks by my side. Now, those...
Category: Hope and Joy
A Retreat Experience for Your Weary Soul
I was very pregnant when I hosted the 2020 Unplugged Retreat. I longed for fellowship due to the restricted socializing with COVID and I was desperate to be with...
Seeds of Hope
We pulled into our new home, ushering us into a new season of sorts. Little did we know it wasn’t only for us but for all of us, all...
The Refreshing
It’s a sound I’ve not heard in months - the soothing rhythm of rain beating wildly on my rooftop. Truthfully, I was half-tempted to go outside and dance in...
Why ‘Invited’? And a Retreat Check-in
Today we are excited to share with you why God led us to the theme “Invited” for this year’s Velvet Ashes Retreat. We’re also thrilled to hear from three...
Invitation to Abide
Spring 2020: I was in a season of preparation and new circumstances, preparing to move to Cambodia. I was on the verge of getting engaged to my sweet fiancé....
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...
Hear From Women in the Community as they Get Ready to Retreat
We love knowing that there are women retreating all over the world—getting away to a hotel or the quiet of their backyard, sharing in sweet conversation with friends or...
Confused by Balloons, Comforted by Banners
The first time I saw it, I laughed. A runner with a balloon tied to his back. Is someone trying to be the circus clown? Stand out in the...
El Roi – The God Who Sees Me…And You
Sometimes, there’s a song that speaks to us for a moment. And then there are times that a song just lingers. We put it on replay...
