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Restoration Diaries
Life is about growth. If you are not growing then you’re not really living. God’s desire is to nurture us spiritually, mentally and physically. Restoration Diaries is a blog page where I share my restoration journey and impel you to share yours.
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Identity Crisis
Hello all, I hope you are well. This blogpost is inspired by some questions that I saw today, whilst at work (I work in a primary...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 10, 20213 min read
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Lord, renew my heart
Scripture reading: Create in me a clean heart, O Lord, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. David, Psalm 51:10 To whomever is reading...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 26, 20213 min read
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Birthday Reflections
I’m so grateful for life today! Today is my birthday and there’s a lot to be thankful to God for. Over the past 20+ years of my life,...
Ashley Nsimbi
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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Life Update – 2020 Recap
If I could describe 2020 in three words, I would use the words – uncomfortable, growth, and gratitude. Uncomfortable The uncertainty of...
Ashley Nsimbi
Dec 20, 20202 min read
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The Journey
Winners vs. Losers I hate failing. I absolutely loathe the feeling when I play a game of scrabble with my mum, and she absolutely...
Ashley Nsimbi
Nov 15, 20204 min read
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Life Update: Story Camp Experience
Hello all, it has been a while since I posted on this blog site. Today, I’m going to focus on the positivity rather than the negativity....
Ashley Nsimbi
Sep 16, 20202 min read
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How to Persevere
Another inspirational blog from Life lessons with Clare! This one is a must read!! Life lessons with Clare Role Models Thanks to many...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 29, 20201 min read
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The Other Side Of Mental Health Part 2 – The Link Between Spiritual and Mental Health
Introduction As part of @TimeToChange’s StoryCamp, I am writing about my experiences that might be less understood. My last blog was...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 26, 20203 min read
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The Other Side of Mental Health part 1 – Leaving University
Did you know, data reveals that 1,180 students who experienced mental ill health, left courses early in 2014-15, up 210% from 2009-10?...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 24, 20202 min read
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The Most Powerful Weapon Against Racism
Beyond the physical With all the recent events on the news and social media that have been around for awhile, have you ever wondered what...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 25, 20201 min read
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3 things that aid my mental health
Hello everyone, I am taking part in @TimeToChange’s StoryCamp. I decided to write about 3 things that aid my mental health because these...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 17, 20202 min read
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The Grand Design
I’d recommend you read this great blog by Clare! Life lessons with Clare Have you ever looked at an artist creating a picture, and you...
Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 6, 20201 min read
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Enemies of Progress #1 - Fear
Psalm 138:7 – Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with...
Ashley Nsimbi
May 31, 20205 min read
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Dealing with a diagnosis
A few months ago, I had to come to terms with a new version of my diagnosis. This was difficult at first because of my preconceived ideas...
Ashley Nsimbi
May 10, 20206 min read
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Life update: Life in isolation
How has isolation been so far? Sobering. It is extremely humbling to think that “life is a flash of lightning in the dark of night. It is...
Ashley Nsimbi
Apr 26, 20203 min read
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Peace Amid Chaos
Is it possible to have peace and assurance in a chaotic world? Is it really realistic? Surely no one can stay calm when a virus is taking...
Ashley Nsimbi
Apr 24, 20201 min read
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Mental illness and Resilience
Does my mental illness make me a weaker or stronger person? This is a question I’ve asked myself without realising. If you have ever been...
Ashley Nsimbi
Mar 11, 20203 min read
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Faith not Fear
I’m not yet completely out of it but I thought I’ll write this because there might be someone else feeling the same way. Jesus says in...
Ashley Nsimbi
Feb 24, 20203 min read
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Testimony Thursday #2
Hello everyone, I’m so thankful about what God did this week and it reminded me that I am not alone. The angel of the Lord encamps around...
Ashley Nsimbi
Sep 26, 20192 min read
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Testimony Thursday
Hi guys, I thought I’d share with you a testimony that I have from yesterday. I was feeling extremely low and I didn’t know why or how I...
Ashley Nsimbi
Apr 18, 20192 min read
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