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Family, Parenting and Religion

2023-12-26T15:43:20-04:00

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For Those Who are Struggling to Find Joy this Christmas

Last updated on: December 26, 2023 at 3:43 pm By Ashley Willis

Are you struggling this season? Struggling to find joy? Struggling to make end’s meet? Struggling to keep things fresh in the midst of tradition and familiarity? You know what? It’s okay to be struggling. Struggle doesn’t mean you are a failure, it means you are human. In fact, the Bible says so… (more…) Read more

2017-12-21T10:19:43-04:00

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3 Ways Chip and Joanna Gaines Keep Their Marriage Going Strong (and How You Can, Too)

Last updated on: December 21, 2017 at 10:19 am By Ashley Willis

Chip and Joanna Gaines are pretty much a household name after all the success they have had on HGTV’s Fixer Upper and their many business ventures including Magnolia Farms and the recent debut of their home goods line at Target called Hearth and Hand with Magnolia. If you watch their show, you can see the obvious chemistry that the couple share. Many wonder how a married couple can stay so close and happy while working together in multiple businesses and... Read more

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2017-12-21T10:19:00-04:00

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What to Do (and Not Do) When You and Your Spouse Aren’t Getting Along

Last updated on: December 21, 2017 at 10:19 am By Ashley Willis

How we handle disagreements will greatly affect the health and strength of our marriage. It’s healthy to talk things out, but there is a right way and a wrong way to do it. Dave and I have certainly had our share of disagreements, and we often talk to couples who have seriously hurt their partner simply because they don’t know how to navigate arguments. There are a few DOs and DON’Ts that we need to keep in mind when arguing... Read more

2017-12-19T14:14:54-04:00

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5 Inexpensive and Fun Family Activities that Will Make This Christmas One to Remember

Last updated on: December 19, 2017 at 2:14 pm By Ashley Willis

Christmas is right around the corner! In the midst of purchasing gifts and attending holiday parties, it’s easy to feel like we’re running around in circles and losing our Christmas spirit. Not to mention, all these things can be hard on our budget! However, it’s not too late to take back your Christmas mojo and celebrate the real meaning of this holiday season with your family. Here are 5 FUN AND INEXPENSIVE activities you can do with your family that... Read more

2017-12-19T14:15:15-04:00

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How to TRUST AGAIN: One Wife’s Real-Life Story of Hope

Last updated on: December 19, 2017 at 2:15 pm By Ashley Willis

GUEST POST by Stephanie from the Christian music duo, Out of the Dust It took all of five seconds for my life to be pulled out from under me. The words, “I don’t believe in God anymore and I don’t want to be married anymore,” unapologetically came out of my husband’s mouth. To say I was blindsided would be a laughable understatement. I had a choice to make. I could play the victim. I could lash out, blame him, let... Read more

2017-12-16T15:59:33-04:00

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The 12 Days of Christmas Love Challenge

Last updated on: December 16, 2017 at 3:59 pm By Ashley Willis

GUEST POST by Debra Fileta “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me….” There are lots of ways to say “I love you” during the holidays, aren’t there? And according to the above Christmas song, even a couple breeds of random birds are enough to do the trick! But truly, Christmas is the greatest “I love you” all. It’s the ferocious “I love you” from the throne of heaven, because it’s about a God who became... Read more

2017-12-12T09:26:21-04:00

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What Does it Really Mean to “Talk” to Jesus? (and a GIVEAWAY)

Last updated on: December 12, 2017 at 9:26 am By Ashley Willis

Have you ever thought about what it would have been like for those people that physically encountered Jesus and actually had a conversation with Him? I have. And, if I’m honest, it’s hard for me to fathom. Knowing what I know about the Prince of Peace, King of Kings, and Risen Lord and Savior, I imagine that I would have been awestruck and utterly unable to speak at all. Recently, I read a devotional that really opened my eyes to... Read more

2017-12-05T15:55:51-04:00

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When Motherhood is KILLING your Marriage

Last updated on: December 5, 2017 at 3:55 pm By Ashley Willis

I LOVE being a mom. It is one of the greatest blessings in my life. But, if I’m honest, motherhood has been really hard on my marriage at times. And, over the past year, I’ve found out that I’m not the only married mom who feels this way. (more…) Read more

2017-11-28T11:32:36-04:00

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6 Things Your Wife Says to You that She Might Not Actually Mean

Last updated on: November 28, 2017 at 11:32 am By Ashley Willis

You know that old John Mayer song, “Say What You Mean to Say”? It’s so simple, yet profound, right? Why is it so hard to simply say what we actually mean at times? And, why is this especially tricky in a marriage? (more…) Read more

2017-11-13T09:39:39-04:00

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4 Ways to Prevent a Disagreement from Becoming a Fight

Last updated on: November 13, 2017 at 9:39 am By Ashley Willis

When we come together in marriage, we become one, but it doesn’t mean that we are going to agree on everything. In fact, you can pretty much guarantee disagreements simply based on the differences that come with being male and female and having different upbringings. We aren’t going to see eye to eye ALL the time, and sometimes, it will be hard to swallow. So, how do we handle it? Here are 4 things to remember when you and your... Read more

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