Why ‘Invited’? And a Retreat Check-in
Today we are excited to share with you why God led us to the theme “Invited” for this year’s Velvet Ashes Retreat. We’re also thrilled to hear from three...
Tag: invitations
Invitation to Abide
Spring 2020: I was in a season of preparation and new circumstances, preparing to move to Cambodia. I was on the verge of getting engaged to my sweet fiancé....
Awake, O My Soul
“Awake, awake!” I heard it first in the playlist I randomly chose as background music called “Awake, My Soul.” And there it was again in the...
This Week’s Theme: Invitations
The intricate beauty and formality of a fancy wedding invitation. The casual text message with an offer to meet up for coffee. The humble ask to enter into someone...
I’m Done with Self Care {The Grove: Rest}
Dog-tired and bone-weary, I slipped into Seat 33A. Loose ends tied up. Last minute details checked off. Hugs hugged. Home assignment begun. What kept me moving in...
Creating Space for God {The Grove: Practices}
My journal is laced with longings. Longings to love like Jesus. Longings for the fruit of the Spirit to be the foundation of my attitudes and deeds....
