Little Nos Make Way For the Big Yes
- February 09, 2015
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Saying YES to marriage always requires one to say several NOs. In order to marry my husband, I said “no” to every other man...
Over the Threshold
- January 26, 2015
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
We had over 300 people at our wedding, 11 bridesmaids, 11 groomsmen, 5 honorary bridesmaids, and 3 ushers. It was an amazing day FULL...
Positive Power of the Tongue
- January 09, 2015
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
The power of the tongue is often talked about in Christian circles in a negative context. The warnings of Scripture are real and profoundly...
Christmas Humble Pie
- December 29, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
I wore a new dress to our church’s Christmas Eve service paired with a cute scarf, super adorable tights, and boots. My husband is...
Laughter – Just What the Doctor Ordered
- December 12, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
I’ve walked through a fair amount of sadness lately—some sadness that was my own and much sadness stemming from the circumstances of others I...
A Stolen Watch and a Teachable Time
- November 27, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
I stole a watch the other day. My husband and I took the kids to a children’s apparel store in the mall to try...
Do You Think I’m Beautiful?
- November 13, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
Most women tend toward one of two poles when it comes to handling their desire for beauty. We either become beauty-obsessed or bury the...
5:00am Love
- October 31, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
It is currently 5:15 AM on my husband’s day off (aka – a “sleeping in” day). This is typically the day we let our...
Matchmaker, Make Me a Match
- October 17, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
An arranged marriage is potentially one of the scariest things I can imagine. Someone else choosing a lover and life-long companion for me absolutely...
Just Show Up
- September 19, 2014
- by
- Ashlee Johnson
My dad always told me when I was growing up, “If you just show up and pay attention, you’ll be way ahead of your...