Pastor Kenny Ashley was the founder and visionary of Journey Fellowship Church in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. With a heart devoted to sharing the transforming love of Jesus Christ, Pastor Kenny faithfully served the community and laid the foundation of a church built on grace, truth, and authentic faith.
Throughout his ministry, he shared powerful teachings that continue to inspire lives today. One of his lasting contributions is The Graceline — a series of uplifting messages filled with wisdom, hope, and biblical encouragement. These messages will be available to everyone who desires to receive a word from God that brings strength and inspiration.
Pastor Kenny’s legacy of faith continues to live on through those he impacted and through the timeless truths he preached. We invite you to explore The Graceline collection and be encouraged by the message of God’s amazing grace.
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Marley Goes Home
He was a sight. He had been homeless for a while when someone picked him up and took him to the home of Linda Cox, our resident dog rescuer. Linda had tried for a couple of weeks to find his owner but to no avail. The first time I laid eyes on him, I fell…
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I’m Not Ready
Most everyone I know who has had a beloved dog cross the Rainbow Bridge has a hole in their heart. Our furry loved ones leave a painful gaping wound in our hearts that takes time to heal. The memory of that pain prompts us to avoid opening our hearts to that degree of deep hurt…
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Fear Is a Liar!
Whenever Job is mentioned, people immediately think of his patience. But there is another often overlooked aspect about Job that no one ever talks about. Here it is: Job 3:25-26 NIV— What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me. I have no peace, no quietness; I have no rest,…
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Fear vs. Fanaticism
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV) Fear is faith in the enemy of our souls. God is love and all about freedom. Fear is all about control. Fear is satan’s weapon of mass destruction. Our world…
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Pain and Perfection
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity… but there is a Friend Who sticks closer than a brother (NIV). Proverbs 17:17 & 18:24b Punky Brewster was a theologian. Did you know that? One of her most famous theological platitudes was: “How can you know if you’re happy if you’re…
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The No Complaining Rule
If Jesus IS your life… John 16:33 MSG— I’ve told you all this so that trusting Me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” James 1:2-4 NLT— Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way,…
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Lord, Stop Jerking My Chain!
Come near to God, and God will come near to you. You sinners, clean sin out of your lives. You who are trying to follow God and the world at the same time, make your thinking pure… James 4:8 (NCV) While visiting a large church in Canada not long ago, we watched from the balcony…
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The Armor of God
“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:11 NIV). Once upon a time, long, long ago, I played football. After my playing days were over, I coached for several years. We had top of the line pads and equipment and did everything we…
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Keep Believing!
Jairus was a ruler in the synagogue. His daughter was sick and about to die. He came to Jesus because he was desperate. The Jews were kicking people out of the synagogue who had anything to do with Jesus. Excommunication meant that you could not buy or sell. You were “black-balled.” But when your baby…
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The Key to Real Faith
A.W. Tozer said: “What comes to your mind when you think about God is the most important thing about you.” Perception is reality. My reality may be true or false, but the way I perceive that reality is truth to me. The Bible says that “as a man thinks in his heart, so is he…”…