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Ashley Willis

2017-11-08T12:56:17-04:00

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When Your Marriage Feels Like a Losing Game, THIS Could Change Everything…

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:56 pm   By Ashley Willis

Everybody loves a good sports game, right? Many of us just watched two NFL teams make history with the very first Superbowl overtime, and it was an amazing event to watch.  Games are awesome when they're played on a field,... Read more

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2022-11-01T16:52:18-04:00

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8 Signs that SHE REALLY LOVES YOU

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 4:52 pm   By Ashley Willis

How do we know our spouse really loves us?  Seems like it should be obvious, right?  But sometimes, we fail to show our spouse love on a daily basis without even realizing it.  I love the phrase "love is verb,"... Read more

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2022-11-01T16:54:57-04:00

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12 Things Every Wife Wants to Hear

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 4:54 pm   By Ashley Willis

How we speak to our spouse on a daily basis will make or break our marriage.  There is such power in our words.  My husband, Dave, recently wrote a blog called, "10 Things Every Husband wants to Hear," and it is a... Read more

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2018-01-07T10:13:25-04:00

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Why Our Christian Life Should NEVER Be Boring

Last updated on: January 7, 2018 at 10:13 am   By Ashley Willis

What does “following Christ” mean to you? How do you DO it?  When you follow Jesus, what exactly are you moving towards, anyway?  Is it the kind of thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning, or do you find it kind of boring? (more…) Read more

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2018-01-04T12:45:39-04:00

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When You’re MARRIED WITH CHILDREN

Last updated on: January 4, 2018 at 12:45 pm   By Ashley Willis

Dave and I have been married for fifteen years, and we have an amazing marriage.  But, I can honestly say that our hardest years as a married couple have been those since we've had kids.  Children are a beautiful blessing... Read more

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2018-01-02T13:19:28-04:00

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To Single Women in Waiting

Last updated on: January 2, 2018 at 1:19 pm   By Ashley Willis

GUEST POST by Krystle Barrington I walked into Target on New Year’s Eve and not to my surprise, the holiday merchandise had been replaced with all things Valentine’s Day. A sea of pink and red greeted me as soon as I walked into the store. It was a reminder that this world we live in is most definitely on a schedule. I also couldn’t help but think about every woman who would walk pass this explosion of hearts and flowers... Read more

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2018-01-04T12:46:14-04:00

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Are you Married in real life, yet Single Online?

Last updated on: January 4, 2018 at 12:46 pm   By Ashley Willis

What we post online matters, and it can have a great effect on our spouse and marriage.  In this digital age, we put on a kind of "online wedding ring" every time we post pictures and comments on social media... Read more

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2017-11-08T12:58:48-04:00

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6 Resolutions that will Make Your Marriage BETTER THAN EVER this Year

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:58 pm   By Ashley Willis

It's resolution time!  Have you thought about how you can make your marriage better in 2017?  If not, don't worry.  We've got 6 resolutions that will make your marriage stronger than ever this year!  Here they are in no particular... Read more

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Stepping Out and Saying YES

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:58 pm   By Ashley Willis

GUEST POST by Christan Barnett Have you seen this photo? Likely you have, as I have, seen it on many social networking sites.  It seems simple really, just jump over to that other circle! In reality, venturing beyond the cozy... Read more

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2017-11-08T12:59:08-04:00

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Research Says Roughhousing With Dad Leads to Happier and Healthier Kids, and Here’s Why

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 12:59 pm   By Ashley Willis

My kids LOVE to roughhouse with my husband, Dave.  In fact, all the neighborhood kids do too--indoors, outdoors, on the trampoline, at the neighborhood pool...wherever and whenever.  My kids literally run and go tell all their friends, "Dad's home!".  And,... Read more

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