Hubs here. “I have it all planned out—plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.” Jeremiah 29:11 (The Message) You are exactly where you need to be. Do you believe that? Good, bad, happy, sad, exciting, boring … whatever stage your life is at; you
Interview with Tenley Molzahn by Ashley McIlwain Most of us know her as the sweet, fun, and lively girl from the popular television shows, The Bachelor and The Bachelor Pad. Tenley Molzahn captured America’s hearts as she shared her personal journey through heartbreak and healing, all with a contagious smile on her face. She showed
I have heard it said that the three leading causes for divorce among marriages today are financial stresses, poor communication skills, and sexual intimacy, or the lack thereof. I would have to disagree. I have found that the leading cause for divorce today is simply this: couples are not fighting enough. Now before we go
Falling In And Out Of Love by Mark Gungor Recently I was asked the question: Do you believe it is possible to fall out of love with your spouse—or were you just never in love in the first place? Sorry to disillusion all of you over-romanticized thinkers out there, but my reply is not the
Forgiven to Forgive by Ashley McIlwain It’s easy to get caught up in the commercial side of holidays like Easter. Easter egg hunts, Easter bunny, candy, baskets, and egg coloring contests. All of these things are fun, but they are taking over what Easter is really all about … an incredible story of salvation. Easter
Combating “Superwoman” Syndrome By Ashley McIlwain Clean the house. Do the laundry. Iron. Call my family. Reply to emails. Run to the bank. Pick up groceries. Stop by the post office. Run a company. Work another part time job. Go to small group. Serve at the church. Make dinner. Give my husband my best. And
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
March Madness by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. The madness has begun. The best time of the year (for me, well, one of the best times of the year) is in full swing: March Madness college basketball. In the span of a month there are thirty conference tournament championship games and sixty-seven NCAA tournament games. It’s
Ready For More by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. “That's what it's all about, isn't it? That's what it's always been about. Gifts, gifts... gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts, gifts.” The Grinch always has profound meaning this time of year. Another December is upon us, and the snow-filled season is in full gear. Christmas lists, shopping, baking,
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
