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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One Act of Comfort
Our mantra here at The JOurneY is Loving God by Loving People. We are a family of encouragement. We believe in ARKing. Acts of Random Kindness. Nobody ever died from an overdose of encouragement. You never know how many people you meet today could use some. I ran across this article recently and just wanted…
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Truth vs. Belt Holes
Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist… (Ephesians 6:14 NIV). I have been trying hard to lose weight since January. I gained 10+ pounds over the holiday season in 2018. I threw off all restraint and ate some really good tasting bad stuff I had no business eating. My blood…
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The Worrier
Do not be anxious about anything…Philippians 4:6 Joe was a chronic worrier. He worried if he didn’t have anything to worry about. One day Joe made a dramatic change in his attitude. Nothing seemed to bother him anymore. It was a miracle. A friend asked him the secret of his newly acquired worry-free attitude. “I…
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Star Gazing
He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. —Psalm 147:4 Alpha Centaurae. Ever heard of it? It is our nearest star other than the sun. Although it is our nearest star, it still 4½ light years away. That’s a long way. Let me help you visualize the distance. Light travels…
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My Angel Birds
I didn’t sleep at all last night. I tossed and turned. This way and that. My mind kept racing over the prospects of getting this book finished. I kept thinking of all that had to be done, and all the things I had to do. Finally, I gave up and got up around 3 a.m.…
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Have You Lost Your Swing?
There’s an old song entitled, “I Gotta Be Me.” Sounds simple enough, but sometimes I wonder who ME really is. What would I look like if I really was ME? I am a “people-pleaser” par excellence. I’ve lived most all my life to gain approval and acceptance from others by trying to be what THEY…
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The Obituary of Common Sense
I made a big mistake the other night. I watched the evening news for an hour. I was in the flesh for 2 days. I cannot believe how stupid… yes, I said it… how stupid people have become. I know that’s not politically correct, but I’m sick and tired of being politically correct and completely stupid. We…
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The Centipede
As I continue my Journey, God still won’t fit into my box. At one time, I had Him just about figured out, or so I thought. My old religious God that existed for my benefit and happiness was pretty reliable. If I did good, then I got good… some of the time. If I did…
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How to Pray
A lot of people don’t pray because they say they don’t know how. Some think there is a special vocabulary that God hears. If they don’t use the precise words and inflections, they think God turns a deaf ear. Bullfeathers! I once heard of an atheist mother whose daughter was killed in an accident. With…
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Punkie Brewster Theology
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 never, ever sad?” A similar expression says, “You can never savor the exhilaration of the mountain top until you’ve experienced the depression of the valley.” Over the years I…