Out of My Mouth, My Heart Speaks

Been "churched" all my life. Every since I can remember I've been in church, the same church. Grew up in the A.M.E (African Methodist Episcopal) church...Wayman Chapel A.M.E Church in Dayton, Ohio. While there I was under the leadership of 2 1/2 Senior Pastors. The reason I say half is because the pastor that is currently there was appointed as pastor of Wayman when I was a freshman in college so I've never really been under his leadership. My mother tells me that I was baptized but I do not have any memory of this but I believe it to be true because I've witnessed infants and toddlers in the A.M.E church get baptized. The traditional A.M.E church baptizes in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit (The Trinity). And many times it is done by the sprinkling of the water onto the forehead. So if you asked me if I've ever been baptized, my answer would be Yes. But was I baptized according to the Word, I would have to say No. I believe that deciding to...

This blog is simply to share who Ashley is. Nothing super deep...but I'm sure u will learn something about me you didn't know. Ashley Nicole Browning HE has my Yes! February 9, 1986 25 years old Favorite Colors: Navy Blue and Brown Favorite food: any kind of potatoes 1 brother: DeJuan, 38 2 half sisters: Twyla, 35 and Danyelle, 24 5 nieces and nephews Female crush:Whoppi Goldberg, lol Male Crush is... ( I have a lot) I suck my thumb I have the best boyfriend A boy Maltese: Cloud Johnson B.A in Criminal Justice Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling Passion for helping others. Mom: Eva Browning Sperm donor: Dwight Greathouse Dad: Harold Johnson Music: Neo Soul and Gospel Movies: Eddie and Sister Act 1 and 2 (basically any movie with Whoppi in it) Love to play sports Was natural for 5yrs. Wanna adopt. Wanna own a transitional house. Ph.D seeking...Dr. Browning Goofy and outgoing. Experiencing labor pains More of HIM and less of me. Love my job(s). U will never be the same at.....

The title says it all...I am currently experiencing growing pains and in the midst of growing I'm discovering places in me that I didn't even know existed, good and bad. Dealing with spirits left and right...the spirit of depression, low self esteem, bitterness, jealousy and failure. Taking one step forward and getting knocked back five steps. Not only am I experiencing all the above...this is my season to walk alone so I feel like no one gets me or what I'm going through. In the midst of it all, I am growing, spiritually. Learning that I have no other choice but to trust HIM. In the Word and praying daily, learning to seek his face, getting a Re ma word every Tues and Sun and tithing-trying to consistly . Couldn't ask for a better spiritual journey but this natural thing sucks. Trying to get Ashley back, so this week: no R&B or Rap, no facebook , no twitter,and no phone period. As of right now none of the above until Sat. Why Sat? That will be the next time I...

I get in these moods randomly and the only way to describe them is...I need a change. When I get in this mood, I don't care about most things and usually most people begin to irritate me. During this time, I am usually in my head, thinking. So to many I shut down. When I feel this way, I know that it is time for a change in my life. It can be a minor change or a major change...just as long as it is some form of change. Last change was cutting all of my hair off....not sure what this one will be? But I NEED a CHANGE.