To surrender our lives to God, His ways must be written on top of, over, above, across our hearts. His ways are higher. His ways are better.
Author: Ashley Giovannucci
Ashley is a Christian, wife, and lover of life. When she's not event planning, she's working on a craft project or spending time with her husband, Joseph. Ashley co-founded Across My Heart Ministries in 2010 with her sister, Amber, while still in high school. She is passionate about sharing God's heart for purity and living life on purpose wherever she goes.
Make-up or no make-up? That’s not the question.
Alright, ladies, admit it. We’ve all had those days. The ones where we wake up in the morning, feeling pretty good about ourselves, and then, we look in the mirror. And we see it, the red, ominous dot on the center of our face, the zit. Well my wedding day was one of those days. … Continue reading Make-up or no make-up? That’s not the question.
Sticks and Stones
"Sticks and stones may break your bones.... but words will hurt too." You're fat. I don't like you. You're ugly. Your'e dumb. It's amazing how hurtful words can be when we put our confidence in what people think. [Insert the big BUT (with one "t") here] BUT You are more than your weight. BUT You … Continue reading Sticks and Stones
What Makes You Feel Beautiful?
It's not up to someone else to decide if we're beautiful. This group of ladies discuss what makes them feel beautiful. And it's not what you'd think.
Epic zits of giant proportions
We've all had those days. The ones where we wake up in the morning, feeling pretty good about ourselves, and then, we look in the mirror. And, we see it. The red, ominous dot on the center of our face... the zit. Anyone who has been to an Across My Heart retreat, probably remember's … Continue reading Epic zits of giant proportions
Does It Have to Be Itsy Bitsy?
The itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka-dot bikini.... we all know the lyrics. But do we know what these lyrics actually meant for bathing suits lining the seashore? With the turn of the fashion world and the women's rights movement, the bikini became a tool used for female empowerment. But, fashion designer Jessica Rey reveals the … Continue reading Does It Have to Be Itsy Bitsy?
Your Life Can Be a Glimpse of His Glory
A famous quote by Saint Irenaeus reads, “The glory of God is man fully alive.” Not surprisingly... the quote rubbed me the wrong way when I first read it. I tend to think of humanity in fallen terms, not glorious ones. The Bible tells us that we are sinful, fallen, in need of redemption. There is no one righteous on their own. Not even one. But, is that the end of the story for humanity? Was that God’s original design? NO. God’s design was good. He says so in Genesis 1. We were originally created to glorify Him, to reflect Him unto Himself.
Photo Shoots… Good Clean Fun?
It's fun to take pictures with your friends. Candid shots of laughter can capture a memory. Goofy photos on the webcam never seem to get old. But what I've noticed a lot of girls doing lately are photoshoots.... a full session of photography with a few friends with different poses and different backgrounds often revolving around … Continue reading Photo Shoots… Good Clean Fun?
Dove Real Beauty Sketches
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=litXW91UauE Dove is a leading provider of women's beauty products and has made it their mission to enhance women's natural beauty rather than cover it up with fake cosmetics. In this video project, Dove showed each of these women the truth that they don't see about themselves. It's true. Often times, we don't see … Continue reading Dove Real Beauty Sketches
Discounted Candy & Cheap Romance
One of the best things after Valentine's Day? Getting a sweet-tooth fix... for cheap. Just walk into Target and you'll find aisles of discounted Valentine's Day chocolate. Pink colored m&m's, a box of Russel Stover's candies, heart-shaped Sweet Tarts.... they've got it all. Unfortunately, it's not just the candy that is devalued post-Valentine's Day. It's … Continue reading Discounted Candy & Cheap Romance