By Loryn Purvis Summer is coming!! The days are getting longer and the air a bit warmer. Of course, many would argue that Southern California is the land of endless summer, but there’s still a definite “beach season” in my opinion. Even though temperatures rarely dip below 70 degrees, I managed to weasel my way
By Ricinda Perry Do you remember your parents saying: “You’ll become like the friends you choose,” or “Just because she jumped off a bridge, would you jump off a bridge?” When under your parents’ protection and guidance, they help to keep us on the right track, gently prodding us to make wise choices. Unfortunately once
By Ashley McIlwain Where do we draw the line? Where do we say white meets black in the choices of life? Where does safety end and danger begin? We all face these questions in our lives in nearly every area. When we are dating, these questions often swirl around physical intimacy. How far can we
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. I recently started a new job. It’s been fun getting to know my new co-workers and begin forging new relationships. That means work projects, lunches, doing things outside of work, and just general chic-chat. Typically we’ll discuss our upcoming weekend plans and a recent series of responses caught my attention.
By Ashley McIlwain It had been a long day, and I was trying to figure out what I was going to make for dinner. I didn’t want to have to run to the store, but I also didn’t really have any specific ingredients to make a planned out dinner. So, I opened my fridge and
By Ricinda Perry Think Rocky Theme Song!!!! We just came off of our 90-day challenge, and here we are at the start of a new year. Self-improvement infomercials are hitting me from all directions. Gym membership drives are out in full force. Weight loss products, reduced calorie foods and eating healthy cookbooks are lining the
By Ricinda Perry Of course this time of the year we enjoy our families, food, festivities, and Salvation. In light of the recent tragedy in Sandy Hook, we all realize how fragile our lives are and the vulnerability each of us and our loved ones face. While my heart grieves for those losses, I write
