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Family, Parenting and Religion

2022-11-01T16:56:56-04:00

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Husbands: Please NEVER STOP Doing THIS…

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 4:56 pm By Ashley Willis

I had a long walk with a dear friend the other night, and we talked a lot about how much we LOVED date nights with our husbands. I told her that Dave and I both feel like we can’t have enough of them these days. Her eyes saddened a bit when she heard my response, and what she said next really struck me. (more…) Read more

2016-06-09T09:32:07-04:00

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4 Ways to Survive (and Possibly Thrive) on a Summer Vacation with Kids

Last updated on: June 9, 2016 at 9:32 am By Ashley Willis

Taking a vacation with our kids is a blessing, but it also comes with A LOT of adjustments. Sometimes, I feel more exhausted on a vacation than I would ever be at home. So, is vacation with the kids even worth the time, expense, and effort? (more…) Read more

2016-06-03T14:46:29-04:00

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The Key to Raising a Kid with GOOD CHARACTER

Last updated on: June 3, 2016 at 2:46 pm By Ashley Willis

I watched a fascinating TED Talk recently by parenting expert Dr. Deborah Gilboa. In her talk, she addresses the real key to creating kids with good character. And, it’s a lot simpler than you think. (more…) Read more

2016-06-01T15:31:44-04:00

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Enough with the Gorilla Cage Incident, and Here’s Why

Last updated on: June 1, 2016 at 3:31 pm By Ashley Willis

If you’ve watched the news or scrolled through social media the past few days, then I’m sure you’ve seen the terrifying footage of a four year-old boy falling into a gorilla cage exhibit at the Cincinnati Zoo and being pulled around by Harambe, a gorilla who unfortunately had to be shot to keep the child safe. It’s horrific and gut-wrenching to watch. And, I’m sad that the gorilla had to die. But, let’s talk about the real issue that has... Read more

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2016-05-26T10:26:09-04:00

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Should Married People use SNAPCHAT?

Last updated on: May 26, 2016 at 10:26 am By Ashley Willis

A short time ago, I received a message from a wife asking what I thought about the popular app, Snapchat. She was concerned with how using app would affect her marriage. Here are my thoughts… (more…) Read more

2017-11-08T13:07:07-04:00

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4 Ways to Get Your Wife IN THE MOOD…and it’s not what you think

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 1:07 pm By Ashley Willis

When I was young, there was a book called Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, and it was flying off the shelves. As a kid, I thought this was a pretty cool title, but I had no idea... Read more

2016-05-12T08:45:19-04:00

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The 3 WORST Things You Can Do in an ATTEMPT Save Your Marriage

Last updated on: May 12, 2016 at 8:45 am By Ashley Willis

When we’re desperate to save our marriage, we come to a place where we’re willing to do ANYTHING to make things better. Tragically, these desperate acts often kill the marriage altogether. (more…) Read more

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2016-05-10T16:05:47-04:00

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To the EXHAUSTED MOM

Last updated on: May 10, 2016 at 4:05 pm By Ashley Willis

Have you ever had one of those days when you’ve thought to yourself–or even said out loud–“I. Am. Done!”? Well, this has kind of been a recurring theme for me during this parenting season. I’m exhausted, and I feel like I never have enough time for…well, anything…or anyone, for that matter. But, then I was reminded of these four simple words today… (more…) Read more

2018-11-26T11:14:21-04:00

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The Inescapable Truth about CHILDHOOD

Last updated on: November 26, 2018 at 11:14 am By Ashley Willis

No matter where we go or what we do on Earth, we can’t escape it. It’s constantly ticking away–TIME. We’re early. We’re late. We say things like, “You’re ahead of your time” and “Get with the Times.” It’s an inseparable part of us. (more…) Read more

2016-05-03T08:31:16-04:00

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Is Kirk Cameron right about WOMEN SUBMITTING TO THEIR HUSBANDS?

Last updated on: May 3, 2016 at 8:31 am By Ashley Willis

Kirk Cameron’s comments about women submitting to their husbands have been all over the news and social media. There has been a firestorm of chatter on both sides of the issue. Does Cameron have a point, or is he totally misguided? (more…) Read more

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