I encourage you [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2018-04-26T07:17:38-07:00April 26th, 2018|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Ashley Jacobs, God is good, Jesus, live with purpose, Purpose, Taste and see|, When I was 22 years old, the Lord woke me up in the middle of the night and spoke to my heart, "Ashley, what are you doing? About a month ago, the land was blocked off for construction. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. Right after Jesus rose from the dead, He appeared to the eleven disciples and [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-04-11T21:03:23-07:00April 9th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Daughter, Emotional, Isaiah, Isaiah 49, Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 49:15-16, Love, Security, Stability|, Isaiah 49:15-16 "Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? I deeply missed my job in San Francisco. Fusce ex ligula, tristique quis finibus sed, placerat sed libero. You see, I lived most of my life in "fight or flight" [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-03-06T07:47:05-08:00March 6th, 2019|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! [Romans 5:3-5] How you respond [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-25T23:13:48-07:00July 6th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Corinthians 8:12, David, Groomed, Missionaries, Shepherd Boy|, "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what one does not have." 14 records in 24 cities for Ashley Jacobs in Ohio. The Word of God is clear, He will trample our foes, for we are capable of doing great and mighty [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-12T18:57:07-07:00June 8th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Angel, Greatness, King in Heaven, Lord, Lord God, Psalm, Psalm 89, Psalm 89:6|, Psalm 89:6 "For who in all of heaven can compare with the Lord? I have found that what I'm praying for has everything to do with the level of my faith and [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-07-17T07:44:33-07:00July 17th, 2019|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! It's sometimes hard to believe, but he loves us as we are in [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-04-28T09:03:03-07:00April 28th, 2019|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! They brought the Ark of the Lord and set it in its place inside the special tent David had prepared for it. Etiam consectetur odio erat, quis mattis leo vestibulum non. Since I was the oldest, I always took on the responsibility to protect, defend, and help my brother and sister. [Hebrews 11:6] For my husband and I, buying our first home was a faith journey. It goes like this - Life is going great, everything is good, and then all the sudden the storm hits. [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-11T20:12:05-08:00March 11th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: John, John 15, John 15:16, Orange County Rescue Mission, Relationships|, John 15:16 "You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you." He shared that it felt like just yesterday that he went to seminary and remembers vividly raising his children. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:03:15-07:00May 16th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Church, Easter Sunday, Holy Spirit, Jesus, John, John 17, John 17:15, Reimagine Church|, "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one.” [John 17:15] Easter weekend I went to North Carolina for a wedding. has been a year of personal growth and transformation. I realize not every woman has the bandwidth to serve the homeless like I did, but the challenge is to open your eyes to the people God has placed in your life and the opportunities near you. I remember reading this verse years ago and would [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-12T18:56:31-07:00June 7th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Establish, God, Local Church, Psalm, Psalm 92, Psalm 92:13, Rooted, Spiritually|, "Planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God." Although God places people around us to love on us, only He offers a perfect love. As I was [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-04-11T20:55:29-07:00April 4th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Jeremiah, Jeremiah 29, Jeremiah 29:10, Marriage, Sacrifices|, Jeremiah 29:10 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I’ll never forget the first month of being a newlywed. It's Valentine's Day and happens to be exactly two years since I started my ministry. Etiam consectetur odio erat, quis mattis leo vestibulum non. Maybe some of you are in the midst [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-17T16:28:12-07:00March 17th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Details, Image, Psalm, Psalm 4, Psalm 4:21, Purpose|, Psalm 4:21 "God would surely have known it, for he knows the secrets of every heart." FB Tweet. In the path where I walk people have hidden a snare for me. He noticed a leafy fig tree in the distance, so he walked over to see if there [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-03-02T08:01:20-08:00March 2nd, 2019|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! I used to think God was sitting on his throne thinking of all the things I’ve done wrong, [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-02-27T19:06:24-08:00February 21st, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Anxiety, Daniel 2, Daniel 2:21, Depression, Prayer, Rescue|, By Ashley Jacobs|2017-02-27T19:05:41-08:00February 20th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Daily Devotional, Faithful, Faithfullness, Psalm 92, Psalm 92:1-2|, Psalm 92:1-2 “It is good to praise Yahweh, to sing praise to your name, Most High, to declare your faithfulness at night.” I want to share a story with you -- a story of God’s hand in my life. Let me give you a little context before I share the verse. He is for more awesome than all who surround his throne. I love that Jesus not only said that He is the light of the world, be we are too! For [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-26T02:04:08-07:00June 23rd, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 5, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:8-10, Condemnation, Good news, Judgment, Seat of Christ, Sin|, “We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. Some of you may be waiting on God for a [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-09-12T07:32:47-07:00September 12th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, "Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!" Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Explore where Ashley Jacobs may currently live along with possible previous addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, relatives and more. Calling a bird of prey from the east, the man of my purpose from a far country, truly I have spoken, truly I will bring it to pass. Some of you may have been expectant for big things to happen, but your circumstances took a turn for the worst. Stay alert! You would think so, but I believe that by having Jesus wait, God was showing us that there is purpose [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-04-11T21:05:10-07:00April 11th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: 2 Timothy, 2 Timothy 3, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Bible, Righteousness, Scripture, Wisdom|, 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord’s favor has come, and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies. Do not be afraid, for I am your God. And we're approaching the end of the year and I love nothing more than starting the new year strong and ready [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2018-08-09T07:29:15-07:00August 9th, 2018|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Ashley Jacobs, Habbakuk 2:3, let go, let God, surrender, waiting on God|, Knowing the season you are in is important if you want to stay the course and keep moving forward. It is a [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-30T18:28:43-07:00March 30th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: 1 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles 29, 1 Chronicles 29: 14, 1 Chronicles 29: 14-17, Blessed, Focus, Glory, Heart, King David, King of Israel, Praise, Worship|, 1 Chronicles 29: 14-17 “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? This morning I'd like to talk a little bit about the importance of focus and how we can use this time of rest during the COVID-19 pandemic to refocus on the most important thing in this life, a relationship with Jesus. LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) – Ashley Jacobs has filmed yet another scene for the upcoming 2019 season of Southern Charm, LALATE can exclusively report today. Southern Charm’s Ashley Jacobs Reflects on ‘Dark’ Relationship With Ex-Boyfriend Thomas Ravenel: ‘I Suffered From Depression’ By Nicole Briese July 25, 2019 “Who kept the sea inside its boundaries as it burst from the womb, and as I clothed it with clouds [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-04T16:11:56-07:00May 29th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Finished, Heal, John, John 19, John 19:30, Miracle May, Miracles, Prayer|, "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." This is truly the way to worship him.” When I moved to Orange County, I faced significant opposition. Aliquam leo purus, iaculis non condimentum hendrerit, vestibulum quis tortor. Biblically speaking, we are called [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-04T17:34:21-07:00June 6th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Acts, Acts 28, Acts 28:27, Book of Acts, Heart, Human Heart|, “For this people’s heart has grown dull and with their ears they can barely hear, and their eyes they have closed; lest they should see with their eyes and heart with their ears and understand their heart and turn, that I would heal them.” [Acts 28:27] The human heart is delicate and was made with specific needs. Vivamus at libero auctor, ullamcorper libero [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2016-03-15T09:44:09-07:00March 15th, 2016|Categories: University News|, Focus on exam results. WARREN, N.J., March 11, 2020 – Somerset Hills Hotel, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ property, announced It is done. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. BIG vision requires BIG change. Seek first the kingdom and all else will be added to you (Matthew 6:33). Of the greatness of his government and peace there will [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-01-13T07:54:07-08:00December 19th, 2018|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, Have you ever come out of a really challenging time in life and looked back to see the goodness of God through it all? But, His words stuck with me and slowly I started discovering who He was. In those situations, consider yourself blessed. The donor could not believe how beautiful and immaculate the facilities were. Those lyrics really stuck with me. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. Their responses were powerful, and the one common factor between all of their answers was that they were wishing [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-12-05T06:47:07-08:00December 5th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Ashley Jacobs, Christmas devotions, Joy, Words of Wisdom|, This Christmas season, the theme for Words of Wisdom is going to be centered around JOY. It's the truth that you are enough. Go! Speaking of the psychotic girlfriend, whatever happened to Ashley Jacobs? Our source, our hope is completely in Him. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand." For example, being a "foodie" [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-01T18:16:28-08:00March 1st, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Broken World, Genesis, Genesis 50, Genesis 50:20, Levi Strauss|, Genesis 50:20 "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." “Thank you so … As I've been pondering the story of Christmas, Jesus, fully man [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2019-11-27T06:32:36-08:00November 27th, 2019|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! Our world hasn't seen a pandemic like this since the 1918 influenza pandemic. [Luke 1:45] I watched the movie Wonder Woman for the first time the other night. I woke up one morning and my life was completely out of control – my laundry was piled high, dishes were overflowing in the sink, I was slammed with work projects, I was overtired, my husband and I were bickering over something ridiculous, and we had friends visiting the next day. It also means "the state of quality of having or producing clear visual definition." She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped. I was thinking about what would make a woman (or a man for [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-09-09T08:56:16-07:00September 9th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Earthquakes, End Times, Hurricanes, Look Up, Revelation|, With all of the natural disasters occurring in our world, I decided to brush up my knowledge and understanding of what the Bible says about the end times. God then led me to the [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-26T17:08:03-07:00March 26th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Psalm, Psalm 139, Psalm 139:13, Psalm 139:13-16|, Psalm 139:13-16 “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. Longing for more is a good and natural thing, however that longing was designed to be filled by God alone and his purposes for your life. And thankfully, God's grace is a promise freely given to us, no strings attached. by Simon Delott at November 19, 2018 3:06 pm. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love." And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. This week I'll be sharing about what it means to be joyful. Over the years, I've heard of God doing incredible miracles around the world. Look and see, there is no one at my right hand; no one is concerned for me. In the beginning of this year, I released a blog post talking about dreaming big and how big vision requires big change in our lives. When I was a little girl, my dad would go above and beyond for me just to let me know that I was the apple of his eye. But, I've been doing the best I can to stay disciplined and use this time [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2020-03-21T11:05:57-07:00March 21st, 2020|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser (*|ARCHIVE|*) Hey there, world changer! Looking back, I can see the hand of God delivering me from those relationships and I realized that the rejection was actually God's protection because He had another plan for my life all along. They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets." For a lot of people, this is a fearful time. God [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:11:26-07:00May 25th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Cush and Seba, Egypt, God, Humanity, Isaiah, Isaiah 43, Isaiah 43:1, Isaiah 43:1-3, Israel, Jacob, Lord Almighty|, “But now, this is what the Lord says – he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. I'm excited to roll out some new material this Spring so stay tuned! And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? This passage [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T16:55:56-07:00May 9th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Circumstances, Matthew, Matthew 10, Matthew 10:31, Value|, Matthew 10:31 “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Let’s say I held a single dollar bill in my hand, crumpled it up, stepped on it, rolled it in the dirt, and discarded it. However, they have their disadvantages. I've found that as a woman, knowing I am protected is a huge part of my security. In creation, life on earth was once perfect. I've given this analogy in my Purposeful Course, but I think it's an important revelation to grasp. When God created you, he was intentional. When I quit my [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-08T19:49:34-08:00March 8th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Heal, Luke, Luke 6, Luke 6:46, Recover, Relationship|, Luke 6:46 "Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?" At the core of every human heart, there is a longing to find true happiness. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:01:11-07:00May 14th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Eternity, Faithful, God, Greatness, Jesus, Psalm, Psalm 89, Psalm 89:6|, By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:00:24-07:00May 13th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Decisions, Love, Mountains, Psalm, Psalm 36, Psalm 36: 5, Psalm 36: 5-7, Righteousness|, Psalm 36: 5-7 "Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. I went to Concordia University Irvine and funny enough, [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-02-27T19:03:36-08:00February 19th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Afraid, Matthew 8, Matthew 8:23-26|, Matthew 8:23-26 “Then Jesus got into a boat and started across the lake with his disciples. The kind of love he offers cannot be found in the world. I [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-04T16:14:01-07:00May 30th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Book of Job, Job, Job 38, Job 38:4, Job 38:4-15, Pain, Suffering|, “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Do not try to understand with logic and reason. Peter answered, "You are the Messiah." There is not a single person living on earth that is like you -- the way you smile, the way you think, the way you walk -- still, not a single person like you. So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. Whenever I need to clear my mind and shift my [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T16:59:36-07:00May 12th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Desires, Dreams, Proverbs, Proverbs 13, Proverbs 13:12, Revelation|, Proverbs 13:12 “Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” I’ve found that throughout my life, the more I fall in love with Jesus, the more I dream about heavenly things. The first promise I want to look at together is God's promise of guidance. Have you ever noticed that when you chase after [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T16:34:57-07:00May 6th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Declaration, Faith, Miraculous, Romans, Romans 10, Romans 10:10|, Romans 10:10 “For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.” Our church had a weekend event recently where over 400 people gave their lives to Jesus. I found myself exhausted, frustrated, and beat down, to say the least. [Proverbs 19:20-21] My sister and I are really close. There is no replica of you. Look, I've been there - caught up between two [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T16:53:37-07:00May 7th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Compromise, God's Plan, Hostility, James, James 4, James 4:4, Settle|, James 4:4 “You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? How precious is your unfailing love, O God! But, coming out on the other end of it, can I tell you how thankful I am for that season of my life? One morning I went to coffee with the President of a global bank and we talked about ways she can help the homeless population in Orange County. I find that too often, we spend way too much of our time and energy dwelling on the past or anxiously trying to figure out our future. I've found that when life hits and circumstances don't seem to be favorable, it's really easy to shrink back in our faith journey. Jesus said to him, "Receive your sight; your faith has healed you." When my grandpa was alive, we used to talk for hours about life. Who actually likes to be exposed? I talk about this a lot because negative thinking and meditating on the enemy's lies will result [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-07-15T07:57:27-07:00July 15th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|, “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. Position by definition means, "a place where someone or something is located or has been put." When I moved in with my husband, I took over every single closet in the apartment and brought in a monstrous rolling rack. And the man you marry will have a gentle spirit." Updated at November 19, 2018 3:33 pm. (Can you imagine?!!) It was one [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-06T00:19:29-08:00March 6th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Positivity, Power, Power in the tongue, Power in words, Proverbs, Proverbs 18, Proverbs 18:21|, Proverbs 18:21 "The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Just the opposite, [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-03-30T18:26:29-07:00March 28th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Book of John, Comfort Bubble, Faith, John, John 13, John 13:7, Painful, Planning, Unkown|, John 13:7 “Jesus replied, ‘You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.’” I will never forget the day I was sitting in my room, going about my normal life, and the Lord told me –stop planning. [Joshua 21:45] When I was twenty-three and living in LA, I was driving to work one day and I heard God whisper to my heart, "Ashley, you will not have a boyfriend again until you begin dating your husband. I [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:14:00-07:00May 28th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Friend, Isaiah, Isaiah 14, Isaiah 14:27, Jeremiah, Jeremiah 29, Jeremiah 29:11, Lord, Marathon|, “The Lord of Heaven’s Armies has spoken – who can change his plans? It covers all of the gaps in our lives, our shortcomings, and mistakes. On the way he asked them, "Who do people say I am?" The times God has delivered me of something [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2016-03-16T10:54:22-07:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: University News|, Learn to think smart. I love a great story, don't you? As I sat on [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-05-06T17:02:15-07:00May 15th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: 1 Kings, 1 Kings 19, 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:9-13, Elijah, God, Lord, Speaks|, "But the Lord said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. One of the benefits is protection. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-25T23:23:49-07:00July 14th, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Children, Deuteronomy, Deuteronomy 28, Deuteronomy 28:1, Deuteronomy 28:1-6, Obedience, Obedient|, “If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully keep all his commands that I am giving you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the world. He won’t let you down; he won’t leave you.” [Deuteronomy 31:6] I want to apply this scripture directly to your life today, and exhort you to defeat whatever giant is standing in your way. Even when we sit at home thinking we're resting, most likely we're still connected to social media and not fully quieting our souls. As we were talking back and forth, I told him that if I was going to write, I wanted some extraordinary stories to share with the world. [Ecclesiastes 8:5-7] I was baking brownies in my kitchen one afternoon. But the Spirit had [...], By Ashley Jacobs|2017-06-04T16:16:49-07:00June 1st, 2017|Categories: Words of Wisdom|Tags: Philippians, Philippians 3, Philippians 3:13|, "Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead." I'm excited about this series because the promises of God empower our present and propel us into our future! When I was in college, I dated a guy I knew was not for me. [John 19:30] All of the promises of God are "Yes and Amen" to use because of Jesus. Understanding can wait, but obedience cannot. Today marks 1 year since launching the Purposeful Project & it's Valentine's Day!