By Ashley McIlwain What now? I think a lot of us have asked that question in our lifetime. We make a mistake or a poor choice. Perhaps we are on the receiving end of someone else’s indiscretion or recklessness. Regardless of how we got there, we have all found ourselves at a point of brokenness
By Loryn Purvis Since I’m from the South, there are a few dishes I’m expected to know how to make well by default. I’m expected to have a killer fried chicken recipe, bake buttermilk biscuits with my eyes closed, and brew tea so sweet it will give you a toothache! Yes, I can do each
By Ashley McIlwain Have you ever needed to discuss something with someone, but you just knew it was a sensitive subject? Most likely even mentioning it will elicit a negative, strong reaction that makes you opt to avoid it like the plague? You cringe at the mere thought of bringing it up, so you convince
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Ash and I recently joined the food truck craze. For those of you that aren’t aware, the food truck renaissance is on. They have traded in their greasy spoon, not-so-clean reputation for have-to-have status. Lines run longer than city blocks for the opportunity to dine at these motorized eateries. Food
By Ashley McIlwain This is Part 2 of In Love With Your In-Laws. Check out Part 1 here. I remember on one of my parents’ visits out here to Southern California there was a moment where I was somewhat overcome by emotion. As I watched Steve interact with my parents, I felt such gratitude for his genuine
By Ashley McIlwain One of the most common problematic areas for couples centers around the in-laws. It’s no secret that marrying into a family means adjusting and adapting. How things operate for each family of origin varies, and the dynamics change when a son or daughter becomes a husband or wife. Unfortunately the transformations that
By Jeff Klick C. S. Lewis wondered if God was a sadist. Looking at those that God calls into paid ministry, we at least know He has a sense of humor. Turning our eyes a bit closer to home, many couples struggle relationally and then we blame God. "My wife doesn't understand me," the man
By Ashley McIlwain If you are like me, you’ve been following the summer Olympics in London. The Olympics always amaze me because those athletes train most of their lives just to have a shot at being the best. They commit so much time, energy, effort, emotion, and everything they have to try and bring home
By Ashley McIlwain I was running to grab a black almond milk tea at my favorite tea spot, and on the way something caught my eye. There was an elderly couple with their walkers at the frozen yogurt place next door. At first I simply smiled at their cuteness as I continued on my mission
By Ricinda Perry I just returned from a number of trips to see my family. We started off for California, then to Minnesota, and finally ended our travels in Pennsylvania. On these trips I learned a number of things. I’d like to share two of them with you. Lesson one. Look around you. Listen to
