By Ashley McIlwain When we think of struggles, we often cringe. No one wants to go through difficult or tough times. They’re never fun. They’re always taxing. We come out the other side bruised, battered, and wondering what happened and why. Add a spouse (or significant other) to the equation, and those tough times are
This is Part 2 of our interview with Sheila Gregoire. You can check out Part 1 here. Don’t forget that we are also hosting a GIVEAWAY with this interview, so make sure you read all the way through to find out how you can get entered to win! You have two other great books, The
At Foundation Restoration we are passionate about restoring the foundation of society -- marriages. We work tirelessly to provide resources to help relationships thrive. Recently we put together a video to share a little more of the heart behind our organization with you. We hope that you find it to be encouraging, inspiring, and informative.
By Ashley McIlwain What should you expect when you are expecting? You might hear that question and immediately think I’m referencing pregnancy and childrearing. I’m not. However, I am referring to the birth of a certain mentality that can be potentially destructive – expectancy. What I want to discuss is what happens when we begin
By Ashley McIlwain Autumn is my favorite season and time of the year. Leaves in bright hues delighting my eyes. Crisp air seducing my nostrils. Cool temperatures that beckon one to bundle and snuggle up. Hot chocolate and apple cider warming your belly and bones. Football calling for cheers and high fives. What’s not to
By Ashley McIlwain I was talking to a friend the other day who recently got engaged. She looked at me and said, “I just feel so emotional about getting married. It’s like an identity crisis because who I’ve been and known myself to be is changing forever. Am I crazy?” My reply was, “Of course
By Coleen York How can being overly nice ever be a bad thing? I mean honestly … shouldn’t we ALWAYS be doting on our significant others and spouses? Well, that all depends. Often times what prompts us to be kind and go above and beyond is not unadulterated love and passion, though you may not
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 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 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
