Pinpricks of Light
Our Not Alone Campaign is almost finished here at Velvet Ashes! If it’s been on your heart and on your to-do list to make a donation to partner with this ministry, to empower and encourage women serving around the world, then this is a final little nudge to give before the end of the year. […]
I Couldn’t Do This Without You
Who are your “I couldn’t do this without you” people? Who are the ones that show up for you? Who are the ones you lean on so you can do what you do? Who has given you their air mattresses, guest beds, and couches? Who has housed you for longer than is socially acceptable? Who […]
The Christmas Ache and the Conundrum of this Cross-Cultural Life
This Christmas season it’s a sweet comfort to know Immanuel, God is with us. But let’s be very honest here. Sometimes it doesn’t feel like enough. Yes, God is with you, but when you’re half a world a way from your family at Christmas, and Facebook and Instagram are full of all the Christmas fun […]
What a 4-Year-Old Taught Me About Asking for Money
Patty Stallings was visiting our home, and she and I needed to go to the store together. My then four-year-old son Titus heard that he would be coming along, so he waited until I was out of the room, then turned to Patty with a straight face and said, “I’m gonna need some of your […]
You are Not Alone {#GivingTuesday}
You probably know a cross-cultural worker who is serving in an isolated region. Or going through a rough season. Or just lonely. You may be a person serving in an isolated region. Or going through a rough season. Or just lonely. We want her to know she is Not Alone. We want you to know […]
We Are Women Who…
My foot pauses, resting on the bus’ gritty step. I’m about to climb on, but I’ve just caught sight of her. She’s alone, ladened with groceries. I can see in an instant she’s like me, making her way, her life, in this land not her own. Our eyes meet, the light in hers reflecting in […]