The Company We Keep
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...
Category: Velvet Ashes Retreat
Crinkled Pages
There is something sacred about old things. Whether I am walking through an ancient city carved from stone in Jordan, or peeking into my grandmother’s...
Ready, Set, Retreat!
It’s the highlight of the year here at Velvet Ashes this weekend! All across the globe, we are retreating. We are doing the Velvet Ashes Online Retreat, the spiritual...
I Just Want PEACE
One year ago, my friends and I sat around the living room of the cabin where we were retreating. Each of us was sharing, processing the journey of our...
I Suck at Relaxing {The Grove: Rhythms}
I am the worst when it comes to creating margin in my life to slow down and rest. My fiancé lovingly has pointed this out to me several times...
Confirmation of His Care
After thirty-two years on the field I did something I’d never done last year. When I received my 2018 invitation to the Velvet Ashes “Sustain”...
Our Big Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that early bird registration for the 2019 Velvet Ashes Online Retreat is NOW OPEN! It’s the retreat that comes to you,...
When God Whispers An Idea
Velvet Ashes is thrilled to be opening our early-bird Retreat registration in just two days! Maybe some of you have been considering hosting a Retreat gathering this year. Retreat...
Sharing the Burden
Can I be honest? I went into the Retreat weekend feeling guilty. I’ve been back in my passport country for two weeks to start an extended home assignment. My days...
7 Tips for Your Post-Retreat Week
You are likely planning to get back into daily life after your Velvet Ashes Retreat fully renewed, with that post-retreat afterglow. If this happens for you, praise Jesus and...
