By Dr. Jeff Klick Over the last thirty years or so, I have heard this question from both men and women as they sat in my office crying. My spouse doesn't love me anymore, so what's the point? Just as frequently I hear, "I don't love them anymore," from the spouse that wants to leave.
By Ashley McIlwain (There might be a GIVEAWAY involved with this, so make sure to read all the way through :)) Marriage is a journey. It’s full of ebbs and flows, challenges and joys, laughter and tears, and a whole lot of growing, forgiving, and loving. Many of us struggle with various aspects of our
By Ricinda Perry Week 3 into my 90 day challenge. PHYSICAL UPDATE: I made it on a 6.2 mile run this week and am going to try and keep that as a goal distance I hit at least twice a week. Dieting … Physical discipline is relatively easy for me. I enjoy getting out there
By Jeff Klick Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. – Proverbs 17:6 When our first granddaughter arrived, there was an instant bonding between us, at least from my point of view. I held her in my arms, and delight filled my heart as I gazed at
By Ricinda Perry Over the past two weeks I have been saddened to see all of the pain surrounding me. I’m talking about big problems. Yesterday I met my dear friend for brunch with our two daughters. After a great chat, we went outside – only to be greeted by a homeless lady whom we
By Ashley McIlwain I was watching my niece fight her nap. Her eyelids looked like they were packing luggage for a family of five, and yet, she would rather tote around that heavy load than to just close her eyes and let it slip away. She wanted to stay awake even though she desperately needed
By Ricinda Perry Have you ever found yourself fussing over some of the silliest details racing back and forth, frantically staring at a speeding clock before some kind of event? Do you follow your child all day picking up after their messes to keep things in order? Do you see misplaced things lying around and
By Darlene Schacht Brown paper covered the tables in place of a fancy tablecloth, while the head of a deer with over-sized antlers hung above our table in place of class. In place of a vase sat a cup of broken crayons, which came in handy when sometime after the drinks were served, I scribbled,
By Ricinda Perry As a working mom, I find myself saying there are not enough hours in the day almost every day. Unfortunately it has taken me two years to figure out the success of keeping it all together. I’m a Christian, and the most important task I have every day is to find a
Foreword by Ashley McIlwain I am so excited to announce the debut of our latest feature, Family Footprints! The truth is, many of you aren't just husbands and wives, you are also parents. With that title comes a whole new dynamic and set of challenges and changes to contend with in your life, marriage, and family.
