One Week To A Better Marriage
By Ashley McIlwain
Recently I’ve been inspired by Ricinda Perry’s Family Footprints: 90 Day Challenge. It got me to thinking about some stuff. One thing I asked myself was, “What have I done that’s above and beyond the usual for my husband lately?” To be honest, I had to think about …
The Satisfaction Lull
By Ashley McIlwain
I know that many of you have been married for a while and are finding yourselves and your marriage in a place where you’re maybe rethinking things. You don’t feel in love any more. You and your spouse have changed so much, and you’re looking at each other …
Worse, Poorer, Sickness – Part 2
By Steve McIlwain
This is Part 2 of Hubs Corner: Worse, Poorer, Sickness. You can check out Part 1 here.
Sickness
Few stories in marriage draw couples closer and inspire others as the wife who stands stronger than steel through her husband’s battle with cancer. Likewise, few stories in marriage devastate families and …
Worse, Poorer, Sickness – Part 1
By Steve McIlwain
Hubs here.
Worse, poorer, sicker.
If you’re married, you’ve said these words (or some version of them). Granted, they are not the glamorous words. They’re not the words you focused on. As you stood in front of witnesses, no matter how many or few, likely wearing beautiful clothes and a …
Moving Past The Pain
By Ashley McIlwain
What now? I think a lot of us have asked that question in our lifetime. We make a mistake or a poor choice. Perhaps we are on the receiving end of someone else’s indiscretion or recklessness. Regardless of how we got there, we have all found ourselves at …
Purity Is Hard Work
By Rob Thorpe
We all know where the door is. You know….”that” door. The door to that sin that always seems to bring us down, and leave us feeling guilty, shameful, and like a failure. For most men, that door is the gateway to some sort of sexual sin.
There is something …
Approaching A Sensitive Subject
By Ashley McIlwain
Have you ever needed to discuss something with someone, but you just knew it was a sensitive subject? Most likely even mentioning it will elicit a negative, strong reaction that makes you opt to avoid it like the plague? You cringe at the mere thought of bringing it …
Food Truck Transformation
By Steve McIlwain
Hubs here.
Ash and I recently joined the food truck craze. For those of you that aren’t aware, the food truck renaissance is on. They have traded in their greasy spoon, not-so-clean reputation for have-to-have status. Lines run longer than city blocks for the opportunity to dine at these …
In Love With Your In-Laws – Part 2
By Ashley McIlwain
This is Part 2 of In Love With Your In-Laws. Check out Part 1 here.
I remember on one of my parents’ visits out here to Southern California there was a moment where I was somewhat overcome by emotion. As I watched Steve interact with my parents, I felt such gratitude …
In Love With Your In-Laws – Part 1
By Ashley McIlwain
One of the most common problematic areas for couples centers around the in-laws. It’s no secret that marrying into a family means adjusting and adapting. How things operate for each family of origin varies, and the dynamics change when a son or daughter becomes a husband or wife. …
