By Ricinda Perry Week 1 into my 90 day challenge … PHYSICAL UPDATE: I must say hosting out of town guests wreaks havoc on the healthy eating front. Interestingly enough, God must have intervened as the top part of our oven broke during the self-clean cycle and our refrigerator broke the day our guests were
By Jeff Klick Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers. – Proverbs 17:6 When our first granddaughter arrived, there was an instant bonding between us, at least from my point of view. I held her in my arms, and delight filled my heart as I gazed at
By Steve McIlwain This is Part 2 of Hubs Corner: Worse, Poorer, Sickness. You can check out Part 1 here. Sickness Few stories in marriage draw couples closer and inspire others as the wife who stands stronger than steel through her husband’s battle with cancer. Likewise, few stories in marriage devastate families and are as
By Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Worse, poorer, sicker. If you’re married, you’ve said these words (or some version of them). Granted, they are not the glamorous words. They’re not the words you focused on. As you stood in front of witnesses, no matter how many or few, likely wearing beautiful clothes and a beaming smile,
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 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
By Loryn Purvis I just love my in-laws. Every year I look forward to the month of July because I know I will get to spend some really great quality time with them when they come to visit Southern California. My in-laws are the best! They are encouraging, supportive, and all around fun to be
By Ricinda Perry Have you ever found yourself fussing over some of the silliest details racing back and forth, frantically staring at a speeding clock before some kind of event? Do you follow your child all day picking up after their messes to keep things in order? Do you see misplaced things lying around and
By Rob Thorpe What is the secret for enjoying a thriving marriage even after the kids come along? After raising three sons, being married for over 36 years, and having counseled countless couples over the years, I am excited to share the “secret” with each of you. The secret to enjoying a fulfilling, thrilling marriage
