Put On Your Big Kid Pants
By Ashley McIlwain
We’ve all witnessed it … the meltdown of a random child. You’re trying to enjoy a quiet dinner for two, but instead you’re being served a big plateful of wailing child with a side of yelling, desperate parent. Perhaps you’re pushing your cart along in the grocery store …
The Adventure of Marriage
By Ashley McIlwain
Married life is an adventure. There’s always something to learn, explore, and overcome. You laugh, cry, fight, make-up, grow up, speak up, and shut up. It’s epic, memorable, fun, exciting, and worth it. Marriage is everything it’s cracked up to be and more, but it’s definitely a lifelong …
It’s Not You, It’s Me
By Ashley McIlwain
It’s not you, it’s me.
We’ve all heard this cliché line often associated with a break-up. Men and women everywhere use it as a means of ending a relationship that is less than desirable for one reason or another. Maybe you’ve used it or been on the receiving end …
Distracted From Life
By Ashley McIlwain
You’re sitting at a restaurant and can’t help but notice the family sitting at a table nearby. The kids are playing games on their iPads and gaming devices oblivious to the world around them. The mom and dad are completely engrossed in something on their phones not paying …
The Power of Forgiveness
By Ashley McIlwain
Forgiveness. It’s such a simple word, but behind it lays an abyss of layers. Layers that many of us struggle with. Layers that all too often we can’t understand or put into practice. It’s just one word, but within its context is a world of freedom or bondage.
Forgiveness …
Marital Spring Cleaning
By Ashley McIlwain
It’s that time of year where many of us roll up our sleeves to do some serious spring cleaning. We dig our way to the backs of closets ridding them of items we forgot even existed. Things that have gone unnoticed get packed up or tossed out. Corners …
More Than A Stupid Game
By Ashley McIlwain
“There it is. Another stupid game is on the television. How many games can he possibly watch? How many sports can he possibly keep tabs on? It’s unbelievable!”
This inner, sometimes outer, dialogue probably resonates with a lot of you women out there. Your man is seemingly obsessed with …
Up, Over, Down
By Steve McIlwain
Hubs here.
Part of every relationship’s journey is a relationship journey. What does that even mean? While the obvious connection at hand is your own marriage, it is also vital to cultivate strong, edifying friendships with other couples along the way. It is validating, inspiring, and enlightening to spend …
Ten Great Dates
By Ashley McIlwain
Dating: a fun excursion with someone you love that creates memories, strengthens the relationship, builds the friendship, and excites the heart.
We all look at dating differently, but my perception is the above definition I’ve come up with. Since I’ve gotten married, I’ve come to really appreciate dating as …
God, Girls, and Getting Connected
By Ashley McIlwain
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I remember growing up trying to juggle being a follower of Christ with obeying my parents all while attempting to find my place amongst my peers at school. It was difficult to balance all of that, and there were times where I really struggled …
