Author Archives: Ashley

Rebellion: Legalism v. Grace


I have declared myself a rebel.  I don’t take that back. However, it’s important to clarify something here.  I was counseled to be cautious as I revel in this “rebellion” to remember the warnings of Scripture. It is in the … Continue reading

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I am a Rebel.


I was recently asked whether my ability to throw off childhood rules (patro-nationalism) and strict religious standards is a matter of rebellion against a childhood that was rather strict. It has been a sobering question. Does rebellion fuel my actions?  I … Continue reading

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I am proud to be his “smoking hot wife.”


**This is long, but if you did take the time to read the original article, please do me the honor of reading my response.** I recently was directed to an article entitled “I’m Sick of Hearing about Your Smoking Hot … Continue reading

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Victory: Taking Thoughts Captive


  It is amazing to me the power of emotions.  One simple suggestion reminds of an unfriendly reality which finds me saddened the current state of things and then frustrated, tearful, restless, discontent. Is that not the power of a … Continue reading

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16 Weeks: My Healthy Avocado


Making it week 16 is like making it to age 15.  You’re still a teenager, but it’s somehow cooler and more official than just making it into the ranks like 13 and 14.  In the same way, week 15 felt … Continue reading

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