Journey From the Ashes
A Faith-Based Devotional for Women Ready to Heal, Grow, and Rediscover Their Worth
Journey From the Ashes™ was created for us - women who are tired of carrying shame, self doubt, pain from the past, and the lies that have held us back for too long.
Through honest reflections, monthly themes, humor, scripture, and encouragement, this 365-day devotional helps us move from brokenness toward healing, freedom, hope, and a deeper understanding of God’s unconditional love.
This is not about perfection.
It is about finally learning to believe that we loved, worthy, forgiven, and that our story is far from over.
Release the Lies. Declare the Truth.
Like me, so many women have spent years quietly believing:
• I am not enough
• I am too broken
• I should be ashamed and stay hidden
• I will never change
• I am unworthy of love or forgiveness
Lies. From. The. Pit. Of. Hell.
Journey From the Ashes™ was born from that place of brokenness - a place I understand all too well. The words of this book took more than a decade to fully come together, but when they did, they came at exactly the right time.
My prayer is that this book finds you at exactly the right time too.
It is time to release that junk that’s been weighing you down and holding you back. It’s been long enough.
It’s time to replace those lies with truth, grace, hope, and healing, and a deeper understanding of who you are in God’s eyes.
Each day, we will journey together through transformational monthly themes designed to help you uncover what’s holding you back, find new ways forward, and reconnect with your God-given worth and identity.
What Makes Journey From the Ashes Different
There are plenty of devotionals that sound polished and perfect, filled with advice from people who seem to have everything figured out.
This is not one of those books, and I am not one of those people.
Journey From the Ashes™ is the story of my journey out of the shadows and toward the light of God’s love as He helped me shed the shame, lies, and unforgiveness I carried for far too long.
What you will find on our journey together:
• honest stories of painful moments from the past and how God showed me a new way forward
• humor in the middle of hard things
• faith-rooted encouragement to help you know you are not alone
• practical reflections
• everyday language that feels relatable, honest and real - like talking to a friend
Because healing does not happen through pretending or hiding.
It happens when women finally feel safe enough to tell the truth and step forward into the light.
Identity and Self Worth
Each month, we focus on a transformational theme that allows you to release destructive self-talk and limiting beliefs as you connect with truth, hope, and God-centered confidence.
Themes include: enough, loved, forgiven, wanted, found, repurposed, free, worthy, protected, redeemed, grateful, and beloved.
Healing From Shame and Painful Experiences
With God’s guidance, together we can process emotional wounds, release resentments, and begin letting go of the stories that have kept us stuck for far too long.
Faith, Freedom, and Emotional Growth
Deepen your relationship with God as you learn to move forward with greater trust, peace, courage, freedom, and self-compassion.
Companion Journal
The Journey From the Ashes companion journal helps readers process each monthly theme more deeply through reflection prompts, personal exercises, and guided journaling.
It was created to help women move beyond simply reading the devotional and begin actively applying the healing journey to their own lives.
A Journey from Brokenness to Hope
“This is one of the most approachable devotionals I have ever read (and I've read many). Gumieny writes in a clear, heartfelt, and surprisingly funny way about both her journey with Jesus and yours.
More devotionals should use the benefit of humor like she does! Each day's message left me with a solid feeling that I am loved by God--such a blessing, especially on days when I've felt unloved by others.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, these devotions will bring you closer to God. I look forward to her next book, but in the meantime, I'll reread this one.”
“I think the most important books about God are those of lived experiences that bring us into our own. This devotional is so real and authentic, not religious, but freeing. I love the author’s honesty in sharing her vulnerabilities while offering them to God, and coming away new. Beautiful journey, beautiful journal.”
“Erica writes from a place of authenticity and humility making her so relatable to women everywhere. She comes alongside you in every page as she shares her struggles and offers empathy and encouragement through stories, clever quotes and bible verses.
It's like you're sitting with her in a coffee shop having the most uplifting conversation! Each page is something new to learn about ourselves and about the God who loves us.”
“Last year was one of my worst years. I just felt lost, alone and frankly... ugly. I needed something to change, but I didn't know how or where to start.
Then I heard about Journey From the Ashes.
I never read a devotional before, but I thought, "Let's give it a shot." It was exactly what I needed!! Erica’s words are honest and sometimes raw, but in a good way. It even has humor mixed in, and I can't wait to read each page. Every day, there is something I can use and learn from.
She helped bring God back into my life in a comfortable, easy way. Mind you, you don't have to be religious either.
This book is helping me "see and believe" in myself. Believe that there are better days ahead and that I am not alone.
The best thing I've done in a while was to start reading this book.”
“The author keeps it real with her heartfelt honesty and a little humor to help lighten the day. You will feel God's presence in this book. Truly a highlight of my morning.”
“What I love about this is the author's incredible insight into scripture and her relatability. You truly feel like she is taking you on a journey to discover God's love for us.
As you go through the devotional, day-by-day you start understanding how deep His love is. Her sense of humor and personality shines through in each devotion. It's like she's walking hand in hand with the reader which is priceless.”
Perfect For
women navigating shame, self-doubt, or emotional healing
Christian women seeking deeper faith and personal growth
women’s Bible studies and book clubs
readers looking for a devotional that feels honest, relatable, and sometimes outright hilarious
women who are ready to move forward with greater hope and freedom
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
You are not too broken, too messy, or too far gone to heal.
Your story is not over.
And hope is still possible.
