By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. It was 1990. The sun was setting on 80’s glam rock: Twisted Sister, Poison, Cinderella, and Motley Crue had reached their apex and were fading into the rear view mirror. Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and Guns N Roses reigned supreme. Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden were primed
By Ashley McIlwain Something that many of us don’t realize is that the decisions we make linger long beyond when they are made. This is a fact and realization I wish I’d come to fully discover and appreciate much sooner in my life because it would have saved me a lot of heartache. At the
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. 2013 is complete. Looking forward on January 1st, 2013, the New Year was a blank canvas. We were unsure what it might bring. We knew that a move was possible but weren’t exactly sure if it would happen. I was working towards moving up the promotion ladder at work. Ashley
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 Carol McIlwain I must say I was conflicted in choosing a recipe this month. Part of me said, “Let’s be healthy for the new year.” (Nah … seriously?) Of course, the flip side said, “Let’s go for it; it’s the Super Bowl!” But then the 49ers lost, so who cares? So, since the rest
By Ashley McIlwain I wish so badly that, when we walk down the aisle as bride and groom, we could see each other for all that we really are. Past the pure white and big smiles. Past the euphoria and excitement. Past the notion of a “perfect day.” Instead, transparent with our brokenness, baggage, issues,
By Dr. Jeff Klick While earning two doctorate degrees, a foundational principle was hammered into my brain - look for presuppositions. Underneath every thought, vision, and action lay something that motivates and underpins. With every thought and action taken, each of us functions with many pre-assumptions. For example, I operate under with the presupposition that
By Ashley McIlwain Life has a way of keeping us on the go. We feverishly check items off of our to do list only to find ourselves adding even more to the end of it. Our calendars are full, our lives chaotic, and our emotional and physical tanks down to fumes. Sadly it’s our marriage
By Ashley McIlwain As we kick off 2014, I am amazed at how quickly another year has gone by. It’s been a great year with all of you, and I am praying for blessings over you as well as our marriage ministry here at Foundation Restoration in 2014. What better way to reflect on the
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Ash and I love the Christmas season. Love the lights, love the songs, love the church services, love the food. The crisp, cold air carries with it a sense of excitement and joy. Christmas tree lots pops up on street corners. Stores are filled with aisles of endless Christmas stuff.
