Ashley
Bitter or Sweet
There were once two brothers who were different and destined to be separated. They both experienced favoritism from a parent and...
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Ashley Ivester
Good News Girl
A Written Piece on the Greatest Peace
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Ashley
- Jan 18
- 2 min
That Annoying Jingle...
Have you ever noticed how God will repeatedly bring up topics that He is working on in you? It's like the annoying jingle that you simply...
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Ashley
- Jan 16
- 1 min
Step Forward
"'Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burned Everything you lose is a step you take..." (Taylor Swift). Sometimes the greatest...
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Ashley
- Jan 10
- 3 min
Highway to the Danger Zone
Expectations can help or hurt. Possessing them can be like walking through a minefield in a territory of personal desires. All is well...
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Ashley
- Jan 8
- 2 min
Start Today
How long is your list of New Year resolutions and goals? My tendency is to go overboard and create a list so lofty and lengthy that I...
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Ashley
- Dec 26, 2022
- 1 min
Endings and Beginnings
2022.... It's been a year. The days held many lessons to learn, tears, celebrations, and growth. During a season that could have easily...
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Ashley
- Dec 25, 2022
- 1 min
The Greatest Journey
The greatest journey was from the glory of Heaven, to a humble manger, to dusty roads, to a blood-soaked cross, to a dense tomb, to a...
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Ashley
- Dec 24, 2022
- 1 min
The Morning Star
There's something beautiful about witnessing the morning sky shift from dark to light. In those black, early morning hours, Venus has...
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Ashley
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Don't Be a Stick
Christmas is full of hope because Jesus came to be the Vine. We are branches that only bear fruit while attached to Jesus. Take some...
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Ashley
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
The Good Shepherd
It isn't too late. You're not too far gone. There is no sin so great or chasm so deep, that you cannot be rescued. You were worth the...
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Ashley
- Dec 20, 2022
- 1 min
The Walls We Build
Not every relationship is created equal. Wisdom calls us to correctly perceive the audience. We need the Holy Spirit's guidance if...
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Ashley
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Then Rang the Bells
Conflict, brokenness, and pain seem to be everywhere - in the world, in relationships, in homes, in hearts, and even the Church. This is...
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Ashley
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Here It Comes
On Sunday morning I had time with 4 year olds and we talked about Christmas. We sang happy birthday to Jesus and then a small voice...
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Ashley
- Dec 13, 2022
- 1 min
Gold to Treasure
Proverbs tells us that in abundance of counselors there is safety (Prov. 11:14). I am thankful for the variety that God has provided me -...
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Ashley
- Dec 8, 2022
- 1 min
Is it Yours?
"You are not responsible for someone else's bitterness.' This was one of the most helpful and healing things said to me this past year....
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Ashley
- Nov 23, 2022
- 1 min
To My Warriors
There's a story of a great army attacking the Israelites. Moses stood on a hilltop overlooking the battle with a staff in his hands. As...
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Ashley
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Stay
Emmanuel - God with us. He chose us. He gave Himself. Then, He gave us each other. Our time and presence is a precious gift that comes...
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Ashley
- Nov 22, 2022
- 1 min
Dessert Before Dinner
Because Christmas already made a glittering appearance in our house, the rest of my family has asked, "Why don't you like Thanksgiving?"...
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Ashley
- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
Open My Hand
There were many years with a little hand in mine. Presence. Comfort. Assurance. These are gifts to my son. His small hand has matured...
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Ashley
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Plank Problem
If you love someone, you will pray for them. But it's no secret that relationships are messy. Sometimes in the challenge of...
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