Gratitude Attitude By Ashley McIlwain Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude. It’s a time to reflect, not on what we don’t have, but rather, what we do have. It is a time to stop, smell the roses, and then be thankful that they exist and we are endowed with a nose to smell, eyes
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Happily Ever Laughter by Ashley McIlwain One of my favorite things about being married to my husband, Steve, is how much fun we have together. It seems whether we are watching TV, taking a walk, running errands, or enjoying a date night, there is laughter
Give Differently by Ashley McIlwain ‘Tis the season of giving. Everywhere you look there is an ad for that must-have item that is guaranteed to bring pure bliss to someone's life. Parking spots are impossible to come by, and every store is overflowing with crazed shoppers frantic to check everyone off their Christmas shopping list.
Honey, I’m Home! Part 2 by Ashley McIlwain In Honey, I’m Home! Part 1, I talked mainly to the ladies about the value of respecting, loving, affirming, and appreciating their guy. Part 2 is for the guys and how they can display their love and appreciation to their lady. When my husband walks in the
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Honey, I’m Home! Part 1 by Ashley McIlwain After a long day of work, I often dread the time and effort needed to attempt to make a delicious meal for dinner. Last night, as I mustered up the energy to start thinking about making
Life’s Pot of Gold by Ashley McIlwain It’s St. Patrick’s Day, and we are surrounded by rainbows, shamrocks, and pots of gold. St. Patty’s Day has always been a fun holiday to me that just seems to make people jolly and carefree. This year though, I was struck by the notion that chasing pots of
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Turn Off the TV by Ashley McIlwain At the end of a long day, it’s easy to want to come home and plop down on the couch in front of the television. After all, it’s been a long day, and a little rest and relaxation
Photo Compliments of Jessica Lorren Photography Things have been a little crazy for me recently. One thing after another, the hits have kept on coming. The thing is, I know these are attacks from Satan. Largely I attribute it to my ministry and the effort I put forth to help marriages and further
If I had a penny for every time I heard a girl say, “I just wish he would …” I would be a wealthy girl. Time and time again women find their men falling short of their expectations. He didn’t help out enough around the house. He forgot to complete his to do’s once again.
Food for Marriage: Communication How many of us have heard the saying "Communication is the key?" If this were a room full of people, the majority of hands would be raised. Communication is the key to what though? Well, communication is definitely the key to marriage. Communication. Ahhhh, where to begin. Communication is how we
