Ashley Abercrombie

You made it to the end of another week. A few questions to ask yourself today: What is your high of the week? (What are you celebrating, enjoying, excited about?) What is your low of the week? (What felt difficult, embarrassing or sad?) What is one thing you can do today to accept the things you cannot change?... What is one way you can recharge this weekend? Thinking of you friends - you're amazing.

Every now and then I do a podcast interview that BLESSES THE SNOT OUT OF ME. This is one of those... Chrystal Evans Hurst is a well of wisdom and her honesty is refreshing. We talked about so much in this interview - recovery, healing, race and justice... all the things. I think this episode will be a serious blessing to you and I welcome you to this conversation with us!

"Even in the most welcoming spaces, I saw women edit themselves. And shrink a little and apologize for who they are." Jo Saxton with Danielle Strickland on this incredible podcast episode, Women Were Made Strong:

There is a loneliness that can be rocked. Arms crossed, knees drawn up, holding, holding on, this motion, unlike a ship's, smooths and contains the rocker. It's an inside kind--wrapped tight like skin. Then there is the loneliness that roams. No rocking can hold it down. It is alive. On its own. A dry and spreading thing that makes the sound of one's own feet going seem to come from a far-off place. Re-reading Toni Morrison's Beloved... she is one of the greatest writers of all time and inspires me in my work. What speakers, writers, entrepreneurs, parents, creators or people inspire you toward greatness?

Happy Release Day Tiffany Bluhm! Prey Tell is a POWERFUL book about the imbalances of power between men and women and what we can do about them. For every woman who has suffered abuse in her home, workplace or church, this book is for you. For every bystander who wants to do something about it, this is for you. For every leader with influence, this is for you. Read with us and let's make a difference together:

I know now that the Spirit is trying to birth something in my life when I find myself craving silence and darkness, when I find myself editing my circle down to just the trusted few whom I know will midwife me through this birth. It's nothing to fear; it's the time of transition. Sarah Bessey, Out of Sorts - Saved my faith, this book! Have you read it? Are there any books you loved during a difficult time, or a time of transition?