While I can’t remember the exact first moment I laid eyes on Matthew, I do remember that night. A number of years post college but before serving on staff with Cru, I would attend the annual Winter Conference on New Year’s Eve to spend time with many of my friends who were working for Cru.Continue reading “The Story of Us”
Author Archives: Ashley
“I’ve been having a really hard time.”
Personally, I love Valentine’s Day and I have for as long as I can remember. Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and a Monday. Mondays – I probably don’t love them as much. While I wouldn’t describe myself as loathing them and especially as a “stay at home mom” (though can anyone tell me when the stayContinue reading ““I’ve been having a really hard time.””
Grown Up Christmas List
Remember the days when your Christmas list was endless? You made your list, you checked it twice and then you submitted it to Santa? If you’re like most kids, it probably even started a few hours after all the presents were opened on Christmas day, the year prior. It’s not that always that I wasn’tContinue reading “Grown Up Christmas List”
Bowling and rolling and moving Forward.
Faithfully Walk As I’ve planned out posts, and scheduled them for this space, I thought it would be helpful to share with you all a little more about my heart. Below you will find the third of four posts, spread out over the next few weeks, that invite you in to more of my visionContinue reading “Bowling and rolling and moving Forward.”
A Season For Celebrating
I was just a few months away from turning 26 when faced with an abrupt end to my longest dating relationship to that point. Nearly five years together but incredibly far from a dream, the relationship had been complicated, confusing, and frustrating for the both of us. I know the Lord did what was necessaryContinue reading “A Season For Celebrating”
The One where it all began.
I meant it wholeheartedly when I shared in my first post that I use words to process the world around me. Sometimes, this means the big, cultural hot topics I’m doing my best to make sense of. Other times, though, I’m just trying to cope and consider what is happening in my personal life. TheContinue reading “The One where it all began.”
Friendship that’s more than a Phone Call.
Genuinely Know (Part 2) As I’ve planned out posts, and scheduled them for this space, I thought it would be helpful to share with you all a little more about my heart. Below you will find the first of four posts, spread out over the next few weeks, that invite you in to more ofContinue reading “Friendship that’s more than a Phone Call.”
Ten Useless Things to Know about Me
I once ate a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts, at one sitting, just to see if I could. Mind you, I completed this accomplishment in less than 12 minutes and there was no potty hugging involved after. Yes, as a matter of fact, I am pretty proud of all of that! What an odd thing toContinue reading “Ten Useless Things to Know about Me”
The Greatest Gift
Genuinely Know (Part 1) As I’ve planned out posts, and scheduled them for this space, I thought it would be helpful to share with you all a little more about my heart. Below you will find the first of four posts, spread out over the next few weeks, that invite you in to more ofContinue reading “The Greatest Gift”
Why I’m Writ…ing
“What if someone thinks I’m stupid?” The amount of times that thought crossed my mind or those words came out of my mouth as a young child and a youth is countless. Try out for a sport?“What if someone thinks I’m stupid?” Go to that social event and try to make friends?“What if someone thinksContinue reading “Why I’m Writ…ing”
Ashley M Spivey 