How to Actually Be a Mary Instead of a Martha
“MOM!” the three-year old yells from the toilet where she is waiting for me to wipe her bum. “MOM!” calls the 12 year-old from the dining...
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Hope as My Identity
I had already realized that I wasn’t handling our current transition well. After years of transitions, I’ve discovered that I haven’t properly processed any of them, so I wanted...
Let’s Celebrate!
Each year we here at Velvet Ashes count down to retreat weekend as if we were kids at Christmas…and this is Christmas morning. It’s finally time to rip off...
Preparing Your Heart to Retreat
I long for the rest and refreshment that comes from quiet during a retreat, the cool water of time away filling in the dusty dry gaps in my thirsty...
Come Join the Celebration
Hopefully this week you’ve been inspired to carve out time to sit with your Father and get away from the noise around you to rest. You’ve heard stories of...
No Busses, No Taxis, and Yet…
If you’ve followed the news on Nicaragua, you know the incredible turmoil that the country has faced this year. Civil unrest, revolution, and violent crackdowns have been Nicaragua’s story....
Retreat Reflections {Let’s Share}
This is the part of our Velvet Ashes Online Retreat weekend where we circle up from around the globe and share our Retreat experiences. We’re so excited to hear about...
It’s Time to Retreat!
I wish there was a way to visually capture what is happening right now. This weekend, literally all across the globe, women are leaving. We are leaving our responsibilities, our...
Have you Seen? {April 23, 2017}
Welcome to Have You Seen? We’ll review last week and share other posts from around the web. Enjoy rest and renewal while you cozy up for some soul-food reading....
Your Invitation to the Retreat (Registration Now Open!)
Today the Velvet Ashes Team is thrilled to announce that registration for our 2017 Retreat is now open! Consider this your invitation: https://vimeo.com/207467599...
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