The Old Rocking Chair
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August 14, 2023 “Mommy, I need you to come rock me,” my oldest called over the baby monitor on my dresser. In my quietest voice, I...
Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20235 min read
A Mother Looks at Philippians 4:4-7
July 17, 2023 Have you ever read Philip Keller’s, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23? This book, written from the perspective of an actual...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 10, 20235 min read
One Very Special Meal: Resurrection Devotional
April 10, 2023 You may be chuckling to yourself why I am posting about Resurrection Sunday after Resurrection Sunday. Well, friends, I...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 3, 20235 min read
The Value of Little Things
April 3, 2023 The arrival of fairer temperatures whispered permission to plant flower seeds, and so my children and I planted some seeds...
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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 27, 20234 min read
Cherishing Family Time
March 27, 2023 Last week my side of the extended family enjoyed a relaxing and yet unique vacation experience. My parents, my siblings...
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Ashley Qurollo
Mar 13, 20235 min read
A Heart for Motherhood
March 13, 2023 Recently the realization came to me that I have not posted on motherhood since around Thanksgiving! My heart wants to...
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Ashley Qurollo
Feb 6, 20235 min read
Simple Hospitality Ideas + Encouragement
February 6, 2023 Last week I shared a few obstacles to hosting and some possible solutions for those concerns. Today, I would like to...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 23, 20234 min read
When Life Isn't Pretty
January 23, 2023 “Mommy! There’s water all over the bathroom floor!” hollered my oldest child, almost in a state of tears. Worried that...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Christmas Resources
November 28, 2022 As we embark upon another Christmas journey, I want to share some resources that are worth taking with you on your...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 14, 20224 min read
Remembering Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022 Recently, a dear friend, Susan, and I went out for an evening of shopping together, a rare treat for us both. As Susan...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 7, 20224 min read
Encouragement for Weary Mamas
November 7, 2022 “I just need some me time.” This ever-popular phrase seems to be the motto amongst many mothers today, and even amongst...
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Ashley Qurollo
Aug 22, 20223 min read
Heart to Heart
August 22, 2022 As my usual practice, I have set my timer to write for 15 minutes for this blog post. I usually write for 15 minutes at a...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jul 17, 20225 min read
Motherhood is Like Camp
July 18, 2022 Recently, my children and I took a short hike and splashed around in a local waterfall. Memories of summer Christian camp...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 15, 20226 min read
The Importance of Morning Family Bible Time, Part 2
May 16, 2022 De 6:7 And thou shalt teach them [God’s Word] diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in...
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Ashley Qurollo
May 1, 20224 min read
Musings from a Weekend at Camp
May 2, 2022 Recently, our church gifted my husband and me a weekend retreat to the Wilds Christian camp in Western North Carolina. This...
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Ashley Qurollo
Apr 25, 20224 min read
The Importance of Morning Family Bible Time
April 26, 2022 Recently, I walked past a devotional book at a grocery store with a title along the lines of “One Minute Devotionals for...
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Ashley Qurollo
Jan 10, 20225 min read
How to Memorize Scripture (an easy way)
January 10, 2022 Standing at the brink of a new year is like holding something old in one hand and grasping something new in the other,...
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Ashley Qurollo
Nov 1, 20215 min read
The Key to Homeschool
November 2, 2021 This summer worry consumed my thinking as I tried to plan out my children’s curriculum for the year. Not only was I...
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Ashley Qurollo
Oct 3, 20212 min read
Teaching Children Gratitude
October 4, 2021 With a fresh plate of homemade chocolate chips cookies, I walked out the sliding patio door to my waiting family. We had...
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Ashley Qurollo
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Resting in the Lord
September 20, 2021 Ps 116:7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. Every heart yearns for rest,...
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