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created for eternity

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Ashley

It is rarely good when you’re awake to see today turn into tomorrow.  But often in those late night hours God does a doing on my soul that — albeit painful to arrive at — I am grateful it was … Continue reading →

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it was always the small things…

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Ashley

…that did it for me. If you were to open up my high school year book, in my senior blurb under “likes” is listed small details that make a big difference. Not much has changed since then. I still find … Continue reading →

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And I thought I was having a bad day…

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Ashley

I could bathe in self pity. Ever ended your day wanting to do just that? Enter the Gospel of Mark, chapter 3.  Meet my friend Jesus. Watch my ‘woe is me’ attitude dissipate–at least until the next time I set … Continue reading →

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Giving

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Ashley

II Corinthians 9:7 “Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” This morning I got to be an eye witness.  I saw the offering … Continue reading →

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Getting Through Winter

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Ashley

I try to plan a lot of “looking forward to” events for these winter days — “anything to get through March” is kind of my mantra. I was excited when I woke up today to find the sky blue and … Continue reading →

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To Testify

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Ashley

Last week I spoke at the Huntington Christian Women’s Club. How this happened, I don’t even know.  But it was out there and it always encourages me to meet Christians from places other than my church, or work — an … Continue reading →

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Because I Don’t Mind Advertising Good Things

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Ashley

I love the blogosphere. There’s a lot of good, free information and wisdom. In the past year I’ve been gleaning a lot from these blogs…One day I was daydreaming that all these blog authors descended upon my home and helped … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Brad!

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Ashley

Today is my brother Brad’s birthday! Happy Birthday big bro! We miss you very much. When I think of Brad’s birthday, I always think of Elvis’ birthday because it’s the day before Brad’s, and the media always seems to focus … Continue reading →

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resolutions for women, by women

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Ashley

Check out this picture of one of my sister in law — whenever I see it I feel inspired to do something awesome. Did anyone else notice the  facebook news feed today? January has others feeling inspired too. Everyone was … Continue reading →

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auld lang syne

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Ashley

I regret I didn’t live up to my word.  I promised a blog post by 2010 and here I am, almost 3 days into January and just getting around to a hasty update.  As I get used to my new … Continue reading →

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