By Ashley McIlwain One of the unique qualities of marriage is the intimacy that lies within this sacred, one-of-a-kind relationship. The deep level of intimacy shared by a husband and wife is unrivaled by any other relationship we will come in contact with. Choosing someone, out of a world full of possible people, to spend
By Ashley McIlwain The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. –Proverbs 18:21 What we say matters. It matters more than we think. With our words we can build up or tear down. That goes for our spouse, our marriage, our friendships, and our own
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Who doesn’t love a good Hammer song? The rhymes, the pants, the moves; Hammer-time is always a good time. Oh you haven’t put on parachute pants and done the Hammer dance?? His persona was always high energy and fun, but there just might be a little bit more depth there.
By Ashley McIlwain The other day I was having a conversation with someone about how much perspective plays into relationships, conversations, and our general approach to life. We all have a filter that we sift our observations, discussions, and interactions through, which is why no two people see things exactly the same way. That’s also
By Ashley McIlwain You’ve been waiting for this moment. A break away from work, responsibilities, and the kids. It’s just you and your spouse … finally. It’s more of a rare occasion than you’d like to admit, but here you are. But now what? There’s a moment of panic as the awkward silence takes over.
By Ashley McIlwain Where do we draw the line? Where do we say white meets black in the choices of life? Where does safety end and danger begin? We all face these questions in our lives in nearly every area. When we are dating, these questions often swirl around physical intimacy. How far can we
By Ricinda Perry When that unexpected compliment comes along, it can change your whole day. That is what happened to me a couple of times this week. At a random moment when I was focused on a number of other things, including a personal rock concert starring my three year old daughter in the middle
By Ashley McIlwain It’s that time of year again. In fact, it’s my favorite time of year … autumn. That’s right; the leaves are changing into their gorgeously hued splendor. The air is cool and crisp. Apples can be purchased by the bushel. There’s an overall enchanted feeling that begins to envelop us with its
By Ashley McIlwain But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Let’s face it: superhero movies are hot. Since 1978 they have made almost $11 billion at the U.S. box office. The summer line-up is always power-packed with a superhero line-up poised to rake in lots of cash. I guess there’s something intriguing about a normal guy maintaining an ordinary life
