Ashley4 days ago2 minWhen the Best Story Line Seemed Like an Ending As a little girl, I dreamed of marriage. I wondered what it would be like to be loved. Fifteen years ago, Eric and I stood before each...
AshleyApr 61 minBlind and BoundGod's goodness and grace is evident when He redirects our focus from the sin of others to sin within. Hurt is blinding. Pride is binding....
AshleyMar 292 minA Missing PieceWhen you work on a puzzle, you will be able to see part of the picture before it's finished. Still, it isn't complete until the final...
AshleyMar 242 minYou've Got Mail"You've got mail." It was the early 2000s. A young, 13 year old me spent hours at the computer sending e-mails to Aunt Judy and reading...
AshleyMar 81 minSo... It's Women's Day?Okay, I'm not usually one to jump on the random, special days that come across the calendar. (Unless it's Ice Cream Day. Sign me up for...
AshleyMar 22 minPut Hard In Its PlaceFear. Anxiety. Disappointment. Rejection. Brokenness. Heartbreak. Simple words that cover so much ground. Our experiences may be...
AshleyFeb 192 minBurning at the Stake“Names are the sweetest and most important sound in any language” (Dale Carnegie). It’s even been said that a good name is more valuable...
AshleyFeb 32 minWhen Ya Know Ya Gotta...Sometimes we have to face our fears. It can mean the risk losing face with a human audience, but the gain of trusting God with the...
AshleyFeb 11 minJehovah Shammah - The Lord is ThereThere is a personal story I want to share with you. It’s one I kept hidden away in a box of fear and shame. It's a story of a dark...
AshleyJan 162 minThoughts From a Bad Patient"Ain't nobody got time for that." That phrase has been my theme. This past week I was the sickest I've been for awhile. It probably...
AshleyJan 121 minWill We Have the Courage?Everyone loves a riveting story. What makes a good tale? Is it the setting, character, plot, or theme? The final destination is probably...
AshleyOct 28, 20214 minDear Son Dear Son, On the day you were born, a dream came true. For years I had imagined what it might be like to become a mom. For months, I had...
AshleySep 27, 20212 minSneak PeekThe most tempting thing about reading a book is resisting the urge to sneak a peek at what comes next! Do you ever wish we could do that...
AshleySep 8, 20214 minWhen the House Doesn't Land on the WitchAlright. The title may be a bit dramatic, I admit, but let's talk about dealing with people who hurt you. As much as you may wish for a...
AshleyJul 23, 20212 minThe "Oh, No" Part of the StoryLeave it to me to find a piece of shrapnel on the road. Eric and I were on a trip from California to Michigan. Just a handful of...
AshleyJul 1, 20211 minJust Around the CornerThis corner in a small town means something to me. A few years ago I reunited with my uncle in that spot. We didn't know each other very...
AshleyJun 15, 20213 minWords From My FatherWith Father’s Day on the horizon, I thought it would be nice to sit down with my Dad for a little Q&A. He’s one of my heroes even though...
AshleyMay 24, 20212 minTree of LifeHave you ever been around someone whose words, even in jest, tear down instead of build up? Have you ever known someone who says much...
AshleyApr 29, 20212 minLessons From A PlantSomeone recently shared that she has a "black thumb." It made me laugh because I fully relate. Eric and I love fresh rosemary. Despite...
AshleyApr 21, 20212 minIt Doesn't Look Like the MoviesA simple moment. A service unseen by most. Those are the acts that often make the greatest impact. Eric took the responsibility of...