Hidden Pleasures
I’ve experienced the hidden pleasures in the ordinary – and it is crucial to thriving in the sacrifice. I’ll start here. I love a Coca-Cola. There is something about the fizz, the taste, the icy cold consistency that goes down well on a sweltering hot day here. I do myself a favor and refuse to […]
Once Upon a Time
Once upon a time I said I’d never homeschool my kids. Once upon a time I said I’d never serve overseas. Once upon a time I said, “And absolutely not in Africa.” Once upon a time I did all of those things. Do you ever think of your life in terms of the story being written? […]
Don’t Hold Your Breath
I have a co-worker who gets dizzy spells on occasion. Thankfully, she knows the cause. When she’s concentrating hard on something, like reading an important document on the computer, she will unconsciously hold her breath. Only when she starts feeling dizzy does she “wake up” and remind herself to breathe again. Then, voila, the dizziness […]
This Week’s Theme: Pleasures
We plan our themes here at Velvet Ashes several months in advance, having no idea what will be happening in the world. Our planning team listens to the Lord for the direction He wants us to go, we look at different conversations already happening in our community and are always amazed at what comes out. […]