Taking a picture is a great way to celebrate love. Prior to turning on the camera, you usually already know that this is an opportunity for you to capture life with a physical photo. Whether it is celebratory, surprising, or adventurous it is a moment you want to remember and share. Another type of picture
There is a very renowned author by the name of John M. Gottman, Ph.D. who has written many books and done extensive research on couples. From his studies, one of his best known concepts that has been utilized to help many couples is what he calls The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. He says that
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
Accessory To Life by Ashley McIlwain It first caught my eye because it was simply beautiful and unique. I really had never seen anything like it, and I had to know more about it. Where did it come from? How could I get one? Who made it? Little did I know that its outer beauty
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
God’s Blueprint for Relationships by Ashley McIlwain It can be extremely difficult figuring out the right approach to dating and the pursuit of a spouse. These days it seems all rules have gone out the window for who calls who, who pays for the date, and who controls the tempo of the relationship. With
Epic Love by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Part of our celebration for Valentine’s Day this year was snuggling and watching some romantic movies. We went with two of our favorites: Moulin Rouge and The Notebook. Those two movies take us on a roller-coaster ride through the ups and downs of love. We get absorbed in
Just Do It by Steve McIlwain Hubs here. Christmas came and went. New Years came and went. 2011 is here. Now we are faced with a new year of opportunities and challenges. For some the New Year is a blank canvas of possibilities. For some the New Year is daunting. I find myself bouncing back
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,
