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What Accountability Actually Looks Like
A note on Congressman Joseph Morelle, courage, and the change that happens when people choose to do the hard work ⚠️ Content Warning: The article linked at the end of this post contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. Please read with care. This past week, a story ran in the New York Post about Congressman Joseph Morelle of New York. In 2001, when Elizabeth Crothers came forward to report that she had been raped by Michael Boxley — then the chief counsel to Assembly
rikkishaw
Apr 122 min read


Be the Water
On this day in 2018, I took my sons on a homeschooling trip to the aquarium. We had no idea that in just 6 months, the FBI would show up at our door in the predawn hours and our whole world would shatter. I studied our happy, curious faces in the photos that showed up in my iPhoto memories. At the time, I had no idea the chapters of my story that God was about to unveil. Be the water. Have you experienced the sensation when you’re fully aligned with God’s will for your life
rikkishaw
Mar 141 min read


The Story Behind the Ashes: Faith and Restoration
In Scripture, ashes marked mourning. They signified seasons of grief, repentance, and reverence. Ashes acknowledged that something sacred had been shaken. They were visible. Intentional. Honest. Isaiah 61 carries a promise that still shapes lives today: He gives beauty for ashes. Ashes mark the season. Beauty marks the restoration. At Roses From Ashes, the ashes represent seasons of deep refinement. The roses represent what God cultivates afterward. Restoration unfolds throu
rikkishaw
Mar 14 min read


The Symbolism of Ashes in the Bible
Ashes have a profound and multifaceted symbolism in the Bible. They represent humility, repentance, mourning, and transformation. Throughout Scripture, ashes are used as a physical reminder of human frailty and the need for spiritual renewal. This article explores the biblical ashes meaning, offering insights into how ashes convey deep spiritual truths and practical lessons for believers today. The Biblical Ashes Meaning: A Sign of Repentance and Humility In biblical times, a
rikkishaw
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Welcome to Roses From Ashes
If you’ve landed here, there’s a reason. Roses From Ashes is a movement born from pain, refined by fire, and led by faith. I created this...
rikkishaw
Jun 19, 20251 min read


Fear to Freedom: Why I Speak
There was a time I didn’t think I would survive. Not just the violence — but the silence. I speak today because God carried me through...
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Jun 19, 20251 min read
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