Have you ever been left out? I have. I remember as a kid hearing those words. “You’re not invited.” It broke my heart. I couldn’t believe it, someone didn’t want me at their party. Ha! I know I know… Ashley, you’re a 42 year old man… get over it! Well I am, but it […]
What are you driven by? Everyone is driven by something. There’s a thing inside the heart of every person that drives us. It’s what wakes us up in the morning. It’s what gnaws at our conscience at night. It’s what helps or hinders our relationships. There is a driving factor behind every decision we […]
Have you ever been in a situation that just won’t change? Life happens. Situations come and go. Things get challenging. Some things don’t ever seem to change. In life we all will have struggles but what if something is happening that you just can’t seem to change or control? What do you do when […]
Have you truly forgiven those that have hurt you? Recently I’ve been discovering that the course of our life is set by the course of our hearts. Where our hearts are headed is where our lives will follow. If we want to be graceful people then we need to be full of grace. We […]
Are you reckless with your heart affections? Recently I had the opportunity to speak at Destiny Church and I had the best time sharing a new message with an old lesson about the heart. The lesson… it’s all about the heart. Over the last several years, I have learned a lot about my own […]
Let Freedom Ring! Happy 4th of July everyone! Happy Freedom day! I love the fourth of July for all the same reasons most of you do… grilling out and chilling out with your family and friends, watching the glow of fireworks, enjoying some time in the pool with the kids… and most of all […]
Change is good. Transitions is a great word. No matter where you are in life you will experience change. Change is good. We have been told that all of our lives. Change happens regardless of whether it’s welcome or not. It just does. Things change. God has incorporated that into the DNA of […]
In light of eternity, does it really matter? I’ve said this phrase many times in the past to myself and those closest to me. Recently I’ve just kinda started thinking and saying it again. Last month I was able to head back to my hometown and see family but it was extremely sad […]
2017! Woo-freaking-hoo!!! I don’t know about you but I am in eager anticipation and expectation for 2017. I am believing for some huge things this year! So let’s talk about some great pointers to make it a freaking fantastic 2017! 1. Make a Vision Board Last month I created a Vision Board for 2017. […]
I love the concept of being “next” for something. No matter where I have been in life, I’ve always had to wait in line and wait for my turn. I’ve found it doesn’t matter how old you get, this never goes away. Being “next” for something is exciting. Being next in line for a […]