Please Come In: A Retreat Story
Last month we got to enjoy the backstory of how Kathleen and her group got connected. Today we are thrilled to hear a bit more as she shares her...
Category: Velvet Ashes Retreat
Not Too Busy to Retreat
Last year we offered a virtual group Retreat experience for those who couldn't gather because of the pandemic. For Kathleen and her group, the impact grew far beyond their...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Awake, O My Soul
“Awake, awake!” I heard it first in the playlist I randomly chose as background music called “Awake, My Soul.” And there it was again in the...
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...
