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  • 2022 Raffle

    DONATE NOW! DONATE NOW! 41202 $50,000 Goal 15000 $15,000 Match 2000 Bonus $2,000 Match WHO?  It’s a year-end fundraising raffle benefitting Foundation Restoration. Proceeds fund our ministry support for healthy individuals, relationships and marriages everywhere. There's

  • Raffle

    WHO?  It’s a year-end fundraising raffle benefitting Foundation Restoration. Proceeds fund our ministry support for healthy individuals, relationships and marriages everywhere. Let’s face it, we have all faced trying circumstances and difficult situations this year. Foundation Restoration has come alongside many people struggling personally, as well

  • Cheers to 10 Years 10K

    At Foundation Restoration, we fight daily for the heartbeat of our society – marriages. This year, we have the honor celebrating 10 years of this vital work and reflecting on God’s faithfulness and goodness in using our ministry to make a difference in our world!  More

  • Open It Up

    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. -Romans 12:21 How vital this truth is in the world we are living in. What I love is that, it's always been true no matter what time in history or cultural challenge it would be read in. The Word

  • Faith Through Pain

    Faith is hard. It is like no other concept that we have in our world. It’s the idea of letting go of control.  When we give faith to something or someone, we are letting go of control and trusting in that thing or person. Yet, I think we as humans

Marriage

  • Listen Up

    Listen Up My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. –James 1:19 Listening doesn't come easily for most people. It is a

  • Tradition

    I remember when I was but a wee lad, my sister and I would come downstairs on Christmas morning and one of the first things we would do is look for baby Jesus.  My mother

  • Deeply Rooted Fundraiser

    *While supplies last. One gift will be given per donation with the gift being the highest qualifying gift. Contact us immediately at info@foundationrestoration.org if you prefer a different gift than the

  • Are Men Being Deceived and Marriages Destroyed?

    Are Men Being Deceived and Marriages Destroyed? By Rick Poleck Satan is the master liar, thief, and deceiver, whose singular goal is to destroy God’s creation. To think that he is not out to destroy

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Premarital

  • 4 Parenting Rules for Your Marriage

    By Ashley McIlwain If you’ve ever been in a room with parents and their children, there will likely emerge some parenting themes. They are those lessons that parents are constantly trying to instill in the

  • The Heartbeat of Society

    By Ashley McIlwain Does marriage matter? Is it still relevant? Is it important anymore? Is there any point to getting married or staying married for that matter? A lot of people are asking these questions.

  • A Look at Love

    By Ashley McIlwain I love you. Those are perhaps three of the most powerful words we can ever speak to someone, and they are perhaps three of the most powerful words that can ever be

  • Opening Our Door

    By Ashley McIlwain There are certain moments in life you know are special. Moments when you close your eyes tightly in an attempt to snap a mental picture that will forever capture every last detail

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Family

  • Tradition

    I remember when I was but a wee lad, my sister and I would come downstairs on Christmas morning and one of the first things we would do is look for baby Jesus.  My mother

  • FALLing Into a Thankful Heart

    Fall is here and the holidays are coming! The leaves have begun to change color and fall; pumpkin spice and all of your favorite fall decorations and smells are all around!  Oh how I love

  • Are Men Being Deceived and Marriages Destroyed?

    Are Men Being Deceived and Marriages Destroyed? By Rick Poleck Satan is the master liar, thief, and deceiver, whose singular goal is to destroy God’s creation. To think that he is not out to destroy

  • Perfectly Imperfect

    Reflection. It’s good for the soul to take time and just breathe. Life has a way of speeding by us so quickly that, in many ways, it’s a blur. Especially since becoming a mom, I

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Hubs Corner

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    Hubs Corner: Lean on Me

    By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Life is busy. That never seems to change. But recently life has been particularly busy. I started a new job about a year ago, and while I’m settling in nicely,

  • Hubs Corner: Beyond Belief

    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. 

  • Hubs Corner: Gone in a Flash

    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

  • Hubs Corner: Higher and Lower

    By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Ash and I are settling nicely into our new area.  We moved here about six months ago and are learning the city and meeting new people.  We have also begun

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Table for Two

  • Table For Two: Brussels Sprouts Pizzas

    I have been beyond obsessed with Brussels sprouts this winter. Ob. Sessed. Luckily for me, my husband has been very supportive of this addiction and has happily eaten every single one I've put in front

  • Table For Two: Hot Wing Sliders

    By Loryn Purvis Summer is gone, and it’s time for my favorite season of the year. I’m not talking about Fall, although Fall is pretty awesome in its own right. No, my favorite season has

  • Table For Two: Crunchy Ramen Salad with Mango Asian Honey Vinaigrette

    By Loryn Purvis Summer is coming!! The days are getting longer and the air a bit warmer. Of course, many would argue that Southern California is the land of endless summer, but there’s still a

  • Table For Two: Strawberry Ice Cream

    Introduction (by Ashley McIlwain) If you’ve been around long, you know about our Table For Two feature. We share recipes for you to try out and enjoy with your spouse and family because nothing brings

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Interviews

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