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[@stephxmakeup]

Honestly, I don't think anybody has a perfect purity story, even if he/she did save themselves for marriage. The truth is purity is a thing of the heart. And, at some point in ALL of our lives, we have not walked in purity. Just wanted to say that. It is really Jesus that brings purity and makes all things new, regardless of our past. Thank y'all for this series!

[@lauraannettecoaching]

Wonderfully put!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

stephxmakeup Girl you betta preach! So so true! I 100% agree with you! Thank you for taking time to comment, it blessed me! :-)

[@nanostar7660]

That's not true. I know people that do have the perfect story. God is able to keep us even from youth

[@gabriellejones6451]

I’m sooo glad you said that! So many people think they’re pure because they haven’t had sex and some Christians make people feel less than because they had sex or issues like that but you’re right it’s a heart issue! The Bible says if a man looks at a woman and list after her he’s committed adultery so we all need to be aware of that and pursue purity in the heart and mind as well❤️

[@gabriellejones6451]

There’s no perfect story because no ones perfect. God knows the most intimate details we don’t.. also they were saying purity is a heart issue meaning it’s not just about if you didn’t have sex before marriage it’s about what your thoughts are your desires your heart. The Bible speaks on that also Matthew5:27-28

[@AmandaPittman]

"We hugged but it wasn't like, INTENSE." Had me rolling! We love you guys!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Michael and Amanda LOL!!! I know right smh...we LOVE yall too! :-)

[@Volleyball_Chess_and_Geoguessr]

I love that you don't pretend to be perfect. I didn't have a perfect past either. You keep it real :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Lulu Barretta Thank you LuLu! :-)

[@terrethomas5066]

I recently ended a relationship that wasn't going anywhere and had distracted me from my walk with Christ. I believed the lie that this relationship was as good as it gets for a 30yr old woman like me. It was only because of my relationship with God and his conviction that I was able to release myself from that prison and remember that I'm not forgotten. I just happened to stumble upon your KZbin page TODAY and I have been tremendously blessed. It is so encouraging to know that there are still men actively pursuing God out there and that not only am I worth the wait but so is he. I'm yet praying that he comes and soon :-) but I find so much comfort in your posts. I will probably watch them all today :-) God Bless you, Ashley and Carrington, and Ashley, I'm for sure gonna hit you up when I finally meet him. We will have a TESTIMONY to share for sure on your dating with purpose. Okay, off to watch Single, Saved, and Secure (or insecure in my case :-/ ) Pray for me!

[@dcuffie1424]

Awesome!!!! Your husband hit the nail on the head about "conviction". Regret will keep us bound in so many ways. But with every stumble there's a learning lesson and I love how you both overcame that. Its about being honest and transparent about your mistakes and seeking God on how to prevent it from happening again. Wow!!!!!Great video!!!!

[@robean9530]

Thank you so much for this vid! I had been feeling down about my struggle of staying abstinent. I often would start strong, but when a guy entered my life who I really connected with I would fall short after he would pressure me or even made me feel guilty for not having sex. I really appreciate Carrington's comment about making sure we're both on the same page with purity because it has NEVER worked when I have tried to have a pure relationship and the guy had no intentions of staying abstinent. I am actually considering getting a purity ring so guys can know right off the jump that i'm not playing around. Thank you again!

[@carachristian558]

Praise the Lord. Carrington! you're a hero to other men and to the wifey, she's one to other women ! all glory be to God.

[@TheEMC99]

And in regards to the guilt get connected to your church fam. The support is available in so many ways.

[@candacemcdonald7267]

I appreciate you all being transparent. A lot of us who are single and dating needed to hear that

[@Nourishwithdevin]

Thank you for being transparent! I know God can do all things And It's encourging to hear another couple walking with Christ even amidst temptation; we are More than conquerors!

[@Godslilgirl00]

I know I'm super late watching this video and I never comment on KZbin videos, but Ashley, I relate to you so much when you said you wanted this perfect purity story and had to evaluate your heart and ask yourself, "am I doing this for God or myself? " I too held onto those feelings of guilt. that touched me beyond words! keep the past, in the past. God bless you for admitting that and saying that. I absolutely needed to hear that and it is definitely confirmation for me. love you guys!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Wow! Im glad this inspired you! Thank you for watching! :-)

[@DiarraSmith__]

Can there PLEASE be more of this series on like two nights it was SO HARD waiting a whole week lol

[@natashajackson1166]

Thank you for adding in the importance of both partners being in agreement about waiting until marriage.

[@persidekabamba6256]

Thank you so much for being such a model to young ppl like me!

[@alona724]

I wish I had heard this message 15 years ago. So many people are stuck in shame.

[@nicolenew1708]

SUPER AMAZING

[@Temitoria]

Wow! I just found your KZbin Channel, where I've you been? You're the first ever married couple I've encountered that addressed the slip up issue. You're amazing! God bless you guys! Still watching more videos😘

[@khloebee3371]

Thank God you two are sincere and chose to come to God with it than hide it. When you hide sin, you will just end up commiting it over and over again

[@mdrenewed]

Thanks for your transparency! It's helpful to see different versions of the purity walk. Different people come with different struggles and on the road to victory, we need to celebrate the wins, even if the journey is not perfect. It makes it relatable to a diverse crowd.

[@HighbredSniper]

I dont usually click the "like" button on vids, BUT DARN IT I HAD TO!!! This is exactly what i needed to hear, thank yall so much

[@ashleyofuokwu1387]

Well thank you for liking the video! :-)

[@tammielee10]

Sister you slayed this video look! Gosh, the God in you guys continue to radiate through this screen. lol I truly am glad that you guys over came the guilt from your past because to have y'all's testimony is perfect just for me due to God's mercy. I appreciate the talk about letting go of guilt. I felt guilty for not letting go of a "friend" the devil was using against me to place a wedge in between my blessing and I. God warned me but I still danced around the fire. Although I let him go I pray that my blessing is still protected. I felt just horrible for not letting sooner but this testimony will encourage me if guilt ever tries to sneak back up! Thank you and many blessings to the both of you!

[@daniellelove1373]

I totally get you on this! But God is faithful!

[@tammielee10]

Danielle Kerr​ That is the only thing that keeps me positive- God's faithfulness!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Tammie Crawford Tammie! Thank you so much for watching & taking the time to comment, I really appreciate you. I thank God this video encouraged you! xo!

[@ImJustSayingBTW]

I really appreciate your story and benefit better from someone who fell and got back up than from someone who never fell in that area. I am happily subscribed to your channel.

[@angelalansiquot8574]

You both inspire me and i am old enough to be your mama! Keep living for God. Have a blessed and fulfilling life and always put Him first in every aspect of your lives.

[@happyosseyi]

Thank you for your continued transparency, Ashely and Carrington! You make such a beautiful couple. And Carrington, thank you for reminding us that guilt is from the devil and it's a tool that he uses to keep us down. Like Ashley said: the devil is a liar! In my opinion there was no #fail in your story…it's a full-on #success story!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Happy Osseyi Gosh, I appreciate you so much! Im so happy you were inspired by the video. Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@ChinyereVictorious]

Pause at 2:31 you guys look so cute together... 😍😍😍😍 BTW I over how u guys talk about your slip up.. That right there shows you owned up to it and change for God to honor your relationship. I'm loving this series keep it up :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Forever Chi-Chi Praise God! Thank you for all your comments Chi Chi! :-)

[@ChinyereVictorious]

You're welcome Ashley Empowers

[@angelis4223]

Eating healthy, fitness,and being organized are great topics I would love you guys advice!!!?

[@Aspen2014amfamfamf]

Omg please make this series longer than just a few weeks. So so practical & helpful!!

[@BJDavis8587]

Thanks for being transparent! Great video.

[@AshleyEmpowers]

BJDavis8587 Thank YOU for watching it! We appreciate it :-)

[@2ndPlanet4romSun]

Thanks for ya'll transparency! I don't think that there is such a thing as a perfect purity story. We all have moments that we are tempted. I agree that we should repent when we sin & try out best to get back on track w/ God.

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Venus G. Amen! Thank you for watching

[@Bertarontaria]

and thanx for being so open....we need this man...

[@brookengland2065]

Yes! PRAY that guilt away!

[@BreezyPrincessa]

I love your honesty, so precious these days

[@AshleyEmpowers]

BreezyPrincessa Thank you! & Thank you for tuning in!

[@reeree8760]

Thank you for this video. That mind games thing is no joke. Devil is a liar indeed!. Thank you guys for being real about your slip up God is able . Loved this video

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Reeree God is so able! Thank you for tuning in and taking to comment :-)

[@heathermullinax3503]

Sooooo good!!! Carrington is on point with the subject of guilt! I was moved by this episode!

[@valinciajohnson3506]

Thank you so much for sharing your story!! this 6 minutes have truly blessed me more than anything. I'm going through a similar possibly identical situation with being abstinent. with the guilt and getting past it physically and spiritually. thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! God bless you both

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Wow! Praise God! Thank you for watching! :-)

[@lakashiarobinson3767]

This series is EVERYTHING! Thank you for the insight on "guilt"! Love love this series already! Please don't stop💖

[@AshleyEmpowers]

LaKashia Robinson Hugs! Thanks so much for watching!

[@purplesunflower5632]

Keep the series going! Your transparency is helping people :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

purplesunflower5632 Praise God! Thank you

[@tweetyspecial]

Thanks for sharing this so honestly! My fiancé and I have been together for Seven wonderful years! About a year ago we gave our lives to God and have been practicing abstinence for the past two years. It has not been a smooth run, so hearing from you guys makes me feel less alone! The challenging part is that we live together, sleep in the same bed! We've always had an amazing chemistry and physical connection so this is very difficult. As time goes on, we pray more together, worship together and that helps tremendously with those urges. We are still learning about those boundaries. We are very affectionate and I love a good kiss session 😊. But I now see that that is something that can and has opened us up to temptation.

[@SB-el6ln]

Wow... I remember watching this video years ago but I did not note your channel name and just by coincidence I came across your channel again ! Such a sweet & beautiful couple... 💓♥️

[@Bertarontaria]

This was greatttttt! ashleey the whole idea and concept of 8:02 is brilliant and im just soo blessed and encouraged by this. yaaay there's hopeee for our young people!! God bless you and your husbandd seven fold! nuff love form Jamaicaa

[@Mwalissa]

I'm so encouraged by this! Going strong in the name of Jesus!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Simply Modest Amen! Praise God! So happy this encouraged you!

[@MsAmarie90]

I really LOVE your honesty. This is what the Christian community needs. lol

[@ItsHannahMarieC]

Aww I love this series, you guys are such a beautiful couple !!!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

AllAboutMarie54 Bless you! Thank you so much :-)

[@Nzunghe]

Girl u rock!!! ♥ You inspire me! You come clear and it makes you so human! Lol. Thanks for sharing. Keep the vids coming

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Nzunghe ABIA Hugs! Thanks so much! I appreciate your comment :-)

[@SaltandLightGirls]

Haha love you guys! y'all are soo cuteee with your lil clap after you say "game time"!! God bless, keep shining :)

[@ShieenaDama]

thank you, I indeed needed this! bless you

[@tanbutterfly8282]

Awesome testimony so helpful

[@LB61822]

I'd add #5, which you mentioned in the video- accountability.

[@AshleyEmpowers]

ld duncan Absolutely thank you for sharing!

[@21lakeshia]

I admire the both of you ,soooo much for this .Thanks for being transparent. I pray that your marriage continues to prosper in every way😊👏👏

[@naeluvsGCH]

I luh this series! Thank you both for your transparency! It's refreshing to see a couple that didn't start "perfectly" :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Janae French Thank you so much Janae!

[@christinaricardo9842]

Very late!! But i still come and say well done and thanks. I relate to your story

[@sabrinabess5649]

Loved it! Thanks for the great videos 💜 more ,more ,more lol

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Latrice Nesmith lol thanks we got you! Thanks so much for watching! :-)

[@sassarific]

Still loving the series! Y'all are such an inspiration of what a Godly marriage, courtship, dating situation looks like!!! I love it. You asked for questions..can I ask what advice you have for girls that are single, working on building a solid, personal relationship with God but still desiring to date? I know I feel like I'd like to date or get to know guys while I'm growing closer to God rather than wait until everything's perfect in my life or with God but I feel like I keep hearing it's better to date when you're in a solid place with God. Please advise! I know a friend of mine that's struggling in her relationship with God & sometimes just goes straight off to dating a bunch of guys in order to get attention, pass time, fill feelings of loneliness which I totally get. I used to do the same thing..I personally thank God He's been helping me fight the urge to do that myself. I just wanted to know if it's okay to try & date Christian guys to pass the time per say? I rambled on but hope that makes sense.......love your videos! Keep 'em up :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

sassarific Thank you so much for watching & that is such a great question! We will address this in an upcoming video :-)

[@abisolax]

Love this, keeping making more!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

abisolax Thanks so much for watching!

[@sheismarykatherine]

Awesome Series! Beautiful Couple!

[@carolynjo2578]

Love this..... Question, how does ministry play a role in your marriage, how do u juggle it, and what is ur advice to young people who want to do ministry specially outside the four walls of a church....

[@AshleyEmpowers]

carolynjo2578 Such a great question! We will address this in an upcoming video :-)

[@five5jamaica]

What a beautiful couple...I love it...more please!!!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

five5jamaica lol thank you love! We will post more for sure! :-)

[@five5jamaica]

thank you!!!

[@iam.everybodytype2461]

l😍ve it! keep em coming

[@AshleyEmpowers]

Beautifully Qrafted Thanks so much for watching!

[@designer_arianefonseca7049]

What a beautiful couple!!!!! Love you guys! New subby :)

[@arreglatuvidaesunmom]

Hi ashley.. I wonder if you could share you wedding video with us. The pictures you shared on instagram are so beautiful.....btw you inspire me :)

[@AshleyEmpowers]

lovely blush Sure! I will post the highlight video this week :-)

[@joccesmith3380]

Fantastic video y'all

[@kristalrawls]

I heard y'all say HHS! I graduated from HHS in Huntsville!

[@AshleyEmpowers]

kristal rawls Not that HHS...lol

[@kristalrawls]

Ok

[@chaneldionneluv]

perfect purity Story.... #Fail

[@DelishaPowell]

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