blog of ashley ot

peace

  • presence, touch, & God’s power.

    I know I’ve written once before about the ministry that can come from a persons presence, but last week I experienced it in the most beautiful & powerful way, I couldn’t not write about it. I think it was just… Continue reading

  • breathe.

    I thought the football game this past weekend would serve as a great break from studying for the exams I have this week, and although we did win 51-0, the game turned into inspiration for a blog post more so… Continue reading

    breathe.

  • tidings of comfort

    Tonight as I was driving home, thinking deeply about one particular situation that I’ve been learning how to handle through out the past few months (I know that’s vague, but for the sake of my personal life, I’m going to keep… Continue reading

  • heavenly peace

    Isn’t it crazy how sometimes, in the midst of the chaos and busyness that life throws at us, we’re able to find peace in Christ? As Christmas is rapidly approaching, I have been faced with all types of emotions and… Continue reading

  • Where is peace found?

    This was the title of a devotion reading I did this morning. I needed this. I need peace. (who doesn’t?) A few days ago, I attended something called Scaremare. This is basically a haunted house that my school puts together… Continue reading

    Where is peace found?

  • God is always going to be pushing you out of your comfort zone.

    This particular characteristic about God has been on my mind recently- He’s a pusher. He’s a motivator. He is always going to be pushing us our of our comfort zones. That is what he does. That’s how we grow. It’s how… Continue reading

    God is always going to be pushing you out of your comfort zone.

  • Go forth and serve.

    This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend a church conference for the first time, and had such a wonderful and memorable  experience. I attended as a district delegate with some other members and leaders of my church, and… Continue reading

    Go forth and serve.

  • I can do all things through Him.

    A few weeks ago, I had a dentist appointment, and after taking an x-ray, they discovered I would need a root canal in order to clean out some infection my tooth had. This morning, I had that root canal. Before… Continue reading

    I can do all things through Him.

  • I know Who goes before me, I know Who stands behind

    Currently my favorite song is, “Whom Shall I Fear” by Chris Tomlin. I love it because of the lyrics in the chorus- “I know Who goes before me, I know Who stands behind… the One who reigns forever, He is… Continue reading