A Brother’s Letter
I’ve always appreciated women. Growing up, I watched my mom and dad interact as equals, with each other and with their friends. I loved watching my mom’s eyes flash with intellectual fire as she discoursed with others about theology or how to define (and practice) radical obedience. I loved her sweet smile as she pondered […]
A Space for Authenticity
It was 8 years ago when I was sitting with a group of men, all international workers serving in N. Africa and the Middle East, and something broke the ice. I don’t remember exactly what it was, but suddenly the conversation turned authentic. I knew we were in sacred space. More than one guy began […]
Grace in the Trenches: A Brother’s Q & A
I had the privilege of being on a team in Cambodia with my sister and brother-in-law. I asked my brother-in-law, Ben Tillotson, to share about the joys and struggles of being a father and husband on the field. Can you share a little bit of your story with us? In 2012 I met my wife […]
Jesus Cares
God, do you really care? Do you see these tears that I have cried again? Are you tired yet of hearing me pray about the same topic? Does pouring out my heart before you actually change anything? These are just a few of the questions I have found myself asking in prayer over the years […]
This Week’s Theme: Brothers
Velvet Ashes serves to encourage women in the trenches, the women who have gone, those who have returned, those who need a friend on the journey. But we couldn’t do what we do without the fathers, brothers, husbands, and friends who go with us, lift us up, and stand in the gap for us. We […]