By Ashley McIlwain I sat down at my pool hoping to catch a few rays, but more importantly, to snag some relaxation. As I cozied into an open lawn chair prepared to attempt a mental vacation, my “trip” was interrupted by a group of middle aged guys talking. They weren’t far from me, and considering
By Ashley McIlwain For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. –Ephesians 5:31 One of the most important roles a man can hold is that of being a husband. Leader, lover, protector, and provider. A husband has an incredible
By Ashley McIlwain My sister just got married, and I had the honor of acting as her matron of honor. A duty I don’t take lightly. Part of my responsibilities as her “right-hand man” was the bachelorette party. Some refer to it as the final fling before the ring. Often times that means a night
By Ashley McIlwain Call me sentimental, but my Dad is having a landmark birthday, and it got me to thinking about a lot of stuff. When you’re a kid, you think time is standing still. It’s as if everything will always be as it is in those moments as a child. The next thing you
I have heard it said that the three leading causes for divorce among marriages today are financial stresses, poor communication skills, and sexual intimacy, or the lack thereof. I would have to disagree. I have found that the leading cause for divorce today is simply this: couples are not fighting enough. Now before we go
