Chats with Ash

It seems like everywhere I go, there are signs reminding people to be kind. It's such a basic act, but one that seems to be forgotten in these modern times.  Our faith walk isn't always about the big things. Sometimes we really need God to take us basics - like being kind. But maybe the "little" things aren't so small after all...

This is a story about bugs and kindness. (Wow, the things I never thought I'd say!) In this episode you'll get a peek into a day in the life and how a friend's response to my story changed my judgement of the girl in the mirror. Sometimes the kindness we need to practice starts a lot closer to home.

Who are you when there is a problem, deficit, or need? Are you someone who complains, plays the blame game, or avoids? OR Are you someone who strives to problem-solve and commits to directly being a part of potential solutions? If you're anything like me, you may relate to both! Hopefully, we are always learning and growing. All this and more with my girl, Katie, today!

In this episode we'll talk about two different kinds of people, an inexperienced gal on a horse, identify what is supportive, and how we can strive to live with intentionality.

"If all I look at is this page of my diary, that's all I'm going to see and think about." This episode is all about perspective gained from the writings of a twelve year old girl!

"He stinks." That is the first opinion I remember having of my brother as I held him after birth. I stood by that statement for years too. The feeling was mutual. Somewhere along the way, we changed and began to care for each other. In this episode you will get to meet my brother, Wes. We are very different but we have a few things in common too - like the desire to stay connected. In episode 18, Wes and I share some of our favorite memories and talk about how we work on "us" despite the miles between us.

It's time for another episode (I'm really loving these lighthearted ones to wrap up the summer)! All I can say after this one is that Eric is the definition of a tolerant husband!

Have you ever thought about how, if God is the creator of all things, He is the author of FUN?! Katie is back and we are having a side of fun with our mint oreos and coffee!

You know that mess I keep talking about in the intro? Well, you're about to step into it because this is a topic that I greatly struggle with on a regular basis. I definitely haven't "arrived," but you're welcome into this candid talk about where I'm at in my health journey and where I hope to be someday.   

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If you listened to last weeks episode about the death of a friendship, then you need to listen to this one. After a season of grief, Bridgett is part of the continuation of that story and how joy does "come in the morning." Bridgett and I have very different personalities, but we find such value in them and each other. I can't wait for you to meet her!

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