From the Muck to the Mighty; My Journey with Jesus

The Lord has been tugging at my heart regarding lighting a fire under the lukewarm Christians of today. Do I feel qualified on paper to speak with the boldness that I have, no. Yet I feel that if I don't, the eternal salvation of many could be in jeopardy. This world is filled with thousands of people calling themselves Christians who only get the word in small doses on Sunday mornings. There are the ones that only go to church on Christmas and Easter because they're drug there by family members. There are ones that refuse to go to church altogether, forsaking the gathering of the saints, because they were offended in a church a while back. There are the ones that rely on their pastors to speak messages of grace, love and forgiveness without wanting to hear the truth that comes with that grace. How many of you can honestly say that you have read parts of the bible on your own? I know that for years and years, I couldn't. I didn't want to. I thought that if I went to chu...

As we were driving home from our ministry weekend in NY state last Sunday, the highway was mostly clear, there was some rain off and on and as we approached the sunset, we were blessed with an amazing view of the sun coming down over the horizon. We had our worship music turned up and Rachel was taking beautiful pictures and recording a video.  The view was breathtaking. The way the sun shown through the clouds nearly stopped me in my tracks right there on the highway. As we were praising the Lord for this beautiful view, I was reminded by the Lord that He works everything out for good.  Romans 8:28 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose Earlier that day, we all packed up, had a wonderful breakfast, and headed over to the church for our last service. It was a message on the great commission. As we were sitting in service, many from our team left to travel back early and make their flight...

It has been a rough few weeks for me emotionally. I have been battling feelings and thoughts of insecurity, inferiority, and guilt. Those familiar spirits seem to attack me any chance they get. Yesterday, the passing of my dog Dusty, my first baby boy, broke my heart. Mostly because he passed away in his sleep and I wasn't laying with him petting his head or telling him what a good boy he was these last 17 and a half years. That seemed to be the icing on the emotional cake that led to a nice break down for me. I just couldn't hold it in any longer. Sometimes when we feel that if we simply said something different or did something different that the entire outcome of certain situations would be changed. If only I would have... If only I could have said... If only I didn't say this or didn't do that... then... The enemy seems to enjoy throwing those types of thoughts at me on a daily basis. If only I was different, if only I reacted differently, if only I made different d...

Have you ever missed your exit when you're driving down the highway? Do you remember that gut feeling of "oh no" and the little scare that it gives you right as you pass the sign for the exit and realize that you have a pretty long way until you can turn around again and go back? For me, it's almost the same as the feeling you get when your stomach drops during the first dip of a roller coaster ride. The Lord had put it on my heart to share that you might just miss your last exit, sooner than you think.  What does that mean Ash? Well, the other day I was driving on my lunch break. I had gone to a side of town that I normally avoid due to congestion but it was closer to my office so my incentive was a quick trip. I was headed back on 79 and only needed to go one exit. My mind was on autopilot and the next thing I know, I get that stomach drop feeling as I pass the exit that I need and realize that I have a good ten minute drive until I can take the next exit to head ba...

I'd be lying if I attempted to say that it hasn't been a rough week for me. I'm not exempt from the spiritual warfare that the world is facing. In fact, I think that most folks that are hand picked by the Lord and destined for greatness in this world face more of a battle than many people could comprehend, let alone attempt to face themselves.  Ephesians 6:11-12  11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Never before in our history has this scripture been more relevant than right now. Yet so many are blind to it. We had a zoom meeting regarding the trip to New York that is coming up for the freedom weekend that will focus on inner healing and deliverance. During the meeting I believe it was Pastor Derek (I could be wrong my memory isn...