
Kicking Off Retreat Week
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real...
I am more like the 10 spies who saw the giants in the land, rather than Caleb and Joshua. Do you remember the story in...
How many countless “even though” moments have I had in my life? Even though I want my jeans to fit better, I will eat this...
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