Communicating in a Memorable Way
By Tomas M. Figueroa
In 2003, following the completion of my initial six years of Ready Reserve duty, I was waiting on transfer orders to be placed on Inactive Reserve status (this is when you have an obligation with the Army Reserves, but does not require monthly participation or annual trainings—you’re …
Spring Time of Birth
By Rick Poleck
After what feels like a long and dreary season, winter is always somehow coerced into giving up its shades of steely gray to peeks of warming sunshine, welcome blue skies, intermittent dots and splashes of color, and the fragrances of floral displays called “spring.” The senses come alive, …
Family Bonding Series: Table Time
By Ricinda Perry
I have really enjoyed our time together over this series, and my family has definitely benefitted since it made me more aware of my own bonding opportunities. In concluding this series, I want to share with you the center hub of family bonding … the dinner table.
What do …
When It Isn’t Easy
By Ashley McIlwain
I had gone to the post office and was met by a line of people out the door. My shoulders sank at the reality that I couldn’t just come back and was sure to be waiting for quite a while in this long line. Sure enough, over 20 …
Worry
By Coleen York
I don’t know what it is about the mind of a woman, but it seems like we struggle with worry way more than our male counterparts. Our female psyche is able to simultaneously think of 75 different outcomes for every decision and situation. Usually 90% of them are …
First Things First
By Coleen York
You know that amazing feeling you get when you meet someone you really connect with? That feeling that whispers, “Hey … there could really be a future here …” and leaves you awake all night thinking, hoping, and praying that it’s true?
And let’s just say that a wonderful …
The Secret
By Rob Thorpe
What is the secret for enjoying a thriving marriage even after the kids come along? After raising three sons, being married for over 36 years, and having counseled countless couples over the years, I am excited to share the “secret” with each of you.
The secret to enjoying a …
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 …
A Grateful Heart
By Ashley McIlwain
As with many holidays and special occasions, Thanksgiving will likely come with the usual hustle and bustle in tow. Before we know it, it will be a thing of the past, and we may have missed out on the opportunity the day presents.
Thanksgiving is defined by Miriam Webster …
God’s Blueprint for Relationships
God’s Blueprint for Relationships by Ashley McIlwain
It can be extremely difficult figuring out the right approach to dating and the pursuit of a spouse. These days it seems all rules have gone out the window for who calls who, who pays for the date, and who controls the tempo of …
