Category: Velvet Ashes Retreat

Life Overseas, Spiritual Formation, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Kicking Off Retreat Week

October 4, 2020 0 Comment

It’s here! We’re officially kicking off retreat week here at Velvet Ashes. This is the first time we’ve ever offered a retreat in October. We are absolutely thrilled with...

Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Formation, Velvet Ashes Retreat

How to Actually Be a Mary Instead of a Martha

September 17, 2020 2 Comments

“MOM!” the three-year old yells from the toilet where she is waiting for me to wipe her bum. “MOM!” calls the 12 year-old from the dining...

Hope and Joy, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Hope as My Identity

August 4, 2020 4 Comments

I had already realized that I wasn’t handling our current transition well. After years of transitions, I’ve discovered that I haven’t properly processed any of them, so I wanted...

Hope and Joy, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Let’s Celebrate!

April 23, 2020 0 Comment

Each year we here at Velvet Ashes count down to retreat weekend as if we were kids at Christmas…and this is Christmas morning. It’s finally time to rip off...

Overcoming Obstacles, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Preparing Your Heart to Retreat

April 19, 2020 0 Comment

I long for the rest and refreshment that comes from quiet during a retreat, the cool water of time away filling in the dusty dry gaps in my thirsty...

Marriage, Stories, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Once Upon a Time

March 24, 2020 5 Comments

Once upon a time I said I’d never homeschool my kids. Once upon a time I said I’d never serve overseas. Once upon a time I said, “And absolutely...

Spiritual Formation, Velvet Ashes Retreat

Come Join the Celebration

February 28, 2020 2 Comments

Hopefully this week you’ve been inspired to carve out time to sit with your Father and get away from the noise around you to rest. You’ve heard stories of...