Making Prayers out of Beads
We’re off to a dazzling start here at Velvet Ashes this third week of the New Year. We chatted through the passages and prayers we're holding onto for the year,...
Keep Your Soul Well
Keep your soul well. That has been my word, or phrase, rather, of 2015. God led me to it through a plant. A year...
It’s Never What You Expect, But It’s Always What You Need
Dream Big Update - We're currently at 84% of our total goal! So close! Just two more days for you to join us in this dream of having...
When Trusting God Leads To More Releasing
Have you heard of My One Word? I have a number of friends who participate in it by asking God to give them a specific word each year. I’ve been...
The Word I Forgot that Changed My Life
In November here at Velvet Ashes, I chose to be more open and authentic than was comfortable for me. I chose to be very real about what I had been...
What’s Your Excuse?
Last year many of us "picked a word for the year" (and if you're not sure about what I'm talking about, you can check out our discussion from last December)....
Words Woven Into the Fabric of Our Lives
Words are like threads that tie the pieces of our lives together—they either build up or unravel in a tangled mess. When I think back on my one word for...
Digging Up Treasure
This year I set off to discover the very best treasure. Don't think shiny gold coins and a big X on a map, the bling of big diamonds or sparkling...
Four Positives From My Latest Rejection
A few weeks ago I applied to be a contributor at an online magazine. It was kind of on a whim, and even though I didn't necessarily feel 100% suited...
Seven Questions for a OneWord365 Review
I know, right?! Wasn’t it mere days ago we declared our One Word for the year? Brought life to them by linking up here or through commenting?...
