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Hello Everyone!
I am very excited to welcome you to BuildUpAndSharpen.com. I hope you find plenty of positive inspiration reading through my site. I am looking forward to growing along side you, praying with you and getting to know you!
Sincerely,
Ashley Simpson
Latest Articles By Ashley
If you want TRUE FREEDOM, then give up controling everything around you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't give up hope yet! Do you feel like you are sowing, sowing, sowing and are NOT reaping, reaping, reaping? Persevere! God promises that we reap what we sow. So, don't give up! The reaping will most likely happen in another "season" of your life. Be patient for we know God's timing is perfect. His ways are not our ways! If we were able to see the big picture, the way God sees it, then it would make sense. Since we can't do that, we have to trust God even if it feels like we're blind. God promises He will never leave us or forsake us. Why would He? We are His children, the apple of His eye.
Y'ALL I CAN'T KEEP THIS TO MYSELF!!!!!! IT'S TOO MUCH TO EAT!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!! I am currently reading a book called The Apostolic Ministry by Rick Joyner. I can't rephrase his words, so I am going to copy it straight from chapter two. "What would the church look like if it were built, not to attract people, but to attract God? Continue Reading
OK, we've all heard the story of "Joshua fought the battle of Jericho." Due to the faith the Israelites had, the wall came tumbling down. Archeologists estimate that it was about 12 feet thick and 20-30 feet wide. Their faith was so big and the obstacle they were to overcome seemed impossible in man's eyes. Yet, they obeyed God even when it didn't make sense. And the Lord blessed them. Continue Reading
This is based off of Proverbs 14. Beth Moore in her bible study, "Believing God" recommends we pray from this chapter. I'm a big proponent in praying outloud and praying verses straight from scripture. I formulated a prayer straight from Proverbs 14. There are 33 prayer requests from the 35 verses. Continue Reading |
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Do Not Bow to Fear
“Oh Lord, You are my God; I will exalt You, I will give thanks to Your name; For You have worked wonders, Plans formed long ago, with perfect faithfulness.” Isaiah 25:1 ...
Ask of God
The book of James begins with the encouragement to consider it all joy when we encounter various trials, knowing that this testing of our faith produces endurance, and if we will let endurance have its...
Do the Heavens Know You?
Y'ALL I CAN'T KEEP THIS TO MYSELF!!!!!! IT'S TOO MUCH TO EAT!!! CHECK IT OUT!!!!!!!!! I am currently reading a book called The Apostolic Ministry by Rick Joyner. I can't rephrase his words, so I am going...
ALL Who are Weary, Come
Weary…… you could probably make a long list of reasons why, but that is not the point…....
Asking for the Impossible
A quote from Ed Underwood, the Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door, Glendora, California (from the January 18th podcast): “If you are not struggling with unbelief, you are probably not asking...
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1 Hint to FREEDOM
If you want TRUE FREEDOM, then give up controling everything around you!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't Give Up!
Don't give up hope yet! Do you feel like you are sowing, sowing, sowing and are NOT reaping, reaping, reaping? Persevere! God promises that we reap what we sow. So, don't give up! The reaping will most...
"Check Your Motives"
What is our motive for having a quiet time and spending time with God?
Ask Yourself ???
Satan is the accuser - Do I accuse/slander others? Jesus is the intercessor - Do I intercede for others?
Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary
We all agree that cleaning the house is rather mundane. So, let's spice it up a bit! Is it possible to enjoy cleaning and be encouraged by doing it? Maybe so! What if when we cleaned dishes, we memorized...
Tell Me
My daughter, Madi, wanted me share her song lyrics with y'all! Enjoy! Tell Me, Lord By Madison Coggin, age 8 I put my hand on a book that I didn’t know about … I asked...
Ladies, have we missed the boat?
I think there is some sin in our lives we aren't aware of. Some sins have been brought to my attention, which seem to be more common to females.
Life Lessons from a Two Year-Old
Our children teach us so much. Every time I observe my daughter, I see glimpses of the “original me,” the fearfully and wonderfully made creation of God before limitations, fear,...
How Do You Get Any Work Done?
When I tell people I work from home two days a week and in the office three days a week, they first say how impressed they are that my employer offers a flexible work schedule option. Their next response...
Hey! Remember Me?!
Voice sound familiar? Who said that? Here are a few hints. He mesmerized you with his charm and whit. Nothing else mattered more than...
Deity's Abode
I know most of you probably don't celebrate Winter Solstice, but it's special to me. My mother and I always start feeding the birds again on the solstice, we've given them time to fly south and now it's...
What is Salvation?
During marital counseling our counselor asked me to define "salvation" using poetry since he knew that was something I was very fond of, and this is the resulting definition. "Desert Rose"...
Awesome Praise Song!!
I taught this girl when she was in 8th grade. Look at her now! Anne Marie Christy, former Ben Lippen Student and current Clemson student leads worship at New Spring Church (not regularly, just this particular...
He Loves Me Anyway
He Loves Me Anyway ...
For Love
For Love ...
Asian Noodle Salad
Asian Noodle Salad 2 pkg. dry ramen noodles, crushed (save seasoning packets for dressing) ¾ cup sunflower seeds 1 bunch of green onions, finely chopped 1 pkg. cole slaw mix Combine...
Pumpkin Muffins
Yummy fall treat! Enjoy!
Maine Tripping!
Just back from a wonderful getaway and wanted to share!
Triangle X in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
My husband and I took our 4 children, ages 6-12 at the time, to this dude ranch. Now that the children are grown we all look back on this trip as the best ever! The ranch is low key with...
