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 and hear from the LORD. At the time I was unsure whether we should fight to stay in Kenya or return to the US and so […]
A Response to ‘Here I Am’
In this year of great intensity, challenge and struggle, I’ve been drawn to simple things and quiet spaces. I long for peace, calm and rest. If I can carve out a few minutes to focus on Jesus, sit in his presence and soak up his word, the things and cares of this world really do […]
No Strings Attached
To the 7-year old Sarah who declared to the Lord, “I’ll be anything you want me to be but PLEASE don’t make me be a cross-cultural worker”, Oh, girl, just you wait. You know how your number one fear was living without toilet paper? Guess what?! That actually happens. You know how you worried about […]
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 how many of you are joining us for this all-new Unplugged Retreat. We’re inviting everyone to retreat wherever you are for one day this coming week […]
This Week’s Theme: Here I Am
“Here I am.” Three simple words that reveal a complete surrender and willingness to obey, no matter what. Our hearts are open to hear God’s call, to let Him uncover what He wants and needs to in us. This beautiful phrase is found throughout Scripture. We can join Abraham, Jacob, Isaiah and others who said, […]