By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Man Cave: the ultimate male bonding destination for chillin’ with buddies. It’s typically some type of movie/sports/video game haven (glorified dorm room) or workshop. Some are over-the-top extravagant; some literally have dorm room furniture. It is a place where men maintain full power to decorate (no floral patterns here) and
By Jeffrey A. Klick, Ph.D. If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3) The Psalmist David asks this question, and it is worth exploring. Most of us do not have to think too hard to realize that our society is in big trouble. Marriages are being destroyed, all manner of hideous
By Coleen York There’s no denying our lives revolve around relationships. It’s the way we were created: to be in relationship first with God, and then with others. There’s something circuited into the heart of every one of us that yearns for fellowship, for communication and understanding. But for years I thought that in order
By Ashley McIlwain If you have a pulse, then you are most likely aware that Valentine’s Day is looming around the corner. Some jump for joy at that realization while others dreadfully express their disdain for this chocolate-covered day of love. It is arguable that Valentine’s Day is merely a marketing ploy to get people
By Coleen York There are about 40 billion paradoxes in the Bible. Yeah, yeah, I know I’m completely exaggerating. But there are a lot. The thing about paradoxes is that they don’t usually make sense logically. The math just often seems wrong… “What do you mean the last will be first, Jesus? How can someone
By Jarrid Wilson Ladies, this one is for you. For all of you are who are single, engaged, dating, or even considering dating. I have one question for you. What does your ideal guy look like? 1) Is he Tall? 2) Is he Funny? 3) Is he Handsome? 4) Is he Motivated? 5) Is he
By Ashley McIlwain When we think about dating, what often comes to mind are two, young, single people searching for a spouse. We may think about movies and dinner or a fun outing full of laughter and flirting. Whatever it is that comes to mind, it’s usually not a married couple out and about. That’s
By Jim Mueller When Sheri and I speak publicly, we almost always make the point that our romantic relationship has never been better. Then I cringe when Sheri goes a step further and says, "After twenty-five years, few couples can say their sex life is better than ever!" I wouldn't have put it quite that
By Coleen York Boy meets girl. Boy thinks girl is pretty cute. Boy and girl hang out once. Boy and girl discover that both are Christians. Girl goes home and decides boy could be soul mate….because boy loves Jesus. And boy is kind of hot and has nice teeth. And to girl’s knowledge, boy has
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Be a man. What does that even mean? Drink beer, lift weights, work on cars, play sports? If you’re into baking, knitting, Broadway shows, or enjoy a nice soak in the tub are you off the list? Well, for now all you bakers and knitters are safe: the focus of
