There’s something sacred about ashes.

They tell the truth of what’s been burned, broken, and lost. They speak of battles fought, dreams surrendered, and hearts laid bare. But ashes are not the end of the story— not when God steps into the ruins.

Welcome to Armored Ashes.

This space was born from my own wrestling with discontent, my own seasons of loss and restoration. I know what it’s like to sit in the ashes of life and wonder if anything beautiful could ever come from them. But I also know the God who kneels beside us in the dust, breathes life into dry bones, and clothes us in His armor for the battles ahead.

Armored Ashes is a home for the warriors that are still healing. For the ones who have been burned but not buried. For those who are tired of hiding their scars and ready to let God use their stories for His glory.

Here, you’ll find real conversations about faith, hope, healing, and spiritual warfare. You’ll find reminders that you are not too broken, too messy, or too far gone to be used by God. And above all, you’ll be invited into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the One who sees you, loves you, and calls you His own.

We’re not here to pretend. We’re here to press into truth, to wrestle honestly, and to rise again— armored in His promises, standing firm in His love.

My prayer is that as you walk through these pages, you will find the courage to let God turn your ashes into beauty. That you will discover strength not in yourself, but in Him. And that you will remember— you are not alone.

This is just the beginning. I am so honored to walk this road with you.

With love & grace,

Madalynn _{~ a warrior rising from the ashes}