He Meets Us Here
One of the many hats I wear is “homeschool mama”. My kids are 4 and 7, and one of the things I take very seriously in our home education...
Category: Spiritual Disciplines
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...
On Undoing
As soon as the Christmas tree came down in early January, I was ready. Though I enjoy keeping our home tidy and declutter as a hobby,...
The Ups and Downs of Hand-Me-Downs
I grew up on hand-me-downs. There were the hand-me-down clothes, the hand-me-down dolls (anyone else remember old, matted doll hair that makes your skin crawl?), the...
In the Quiet and in the Fray, Say His Name
In the quiet and in the fray, say His Name… It’s been one of those days—when the water goes out and the landlord above has been...
The Discipline of Tuning Out
“In the silence of the heart God speaks. If you face God in prayer and silence, God will speak to you. Then you will know that you are nothing....
God’s Purpose > My Plans
I am a planner. I like to dot every “i” and cross every “t”. I give myself timelines to follow, deadlines to meet and eventual stress-lines to wear. Whether...
How To Actually Practice Advent {Plus an Invitation!}
So I’m a bit of an Advent junkie. Name an Advent book, tool or experience that’s come out in the last ten years and I probably have it. In...
On Soil and Seeds
Recently I turned over the soil in our garden, pulling out the large weeds, and found a piece of glass. I immediately snatched it up, lest one our children...
