Ashley Willis
I hear it all the time--couples giving each other various demands with the threat of no sex, the withdrawal of money, separation or even divorce. Friends, I've never seen this work out well. It only leads to pride and resentment,... Read more
I hear it all the time--couples giving each other various demands with the threat of no sex, the withdrawal of money, separation or even divorce. Friends, I've never seen this work out well. It only leads to pride and resentment,... Read more
I’ve written blogs on how a husband and wife are supposed to leave their homes and “cleave” to one another–putting each other before their parents. This is not only Biblical, but it is also practical. With that said, I think that it is extremely important that we continue to show tremendous love and respect to our parents. And, I was reminded of this the other day, when my husband did something so simple, yet sweet with his mom. (more…) Read more
You tell yourself there is no hope for the marriage. You tell yourself that you are out of options. Out of love. Out of trust. You can’t bear to even look your spouse in the eyes anymore, because you’ve checked out. It’s over…or, at least, you’ve resigned yourself to that thought. (more…) Read more
When you scroll through Facebook and see one of your friend's pics of her and her husband on a cruise vacation complete with a spectacular tan and relaxation all over their faces, all you can think is you'd give anything... Read more
Dear Friend, are you suffering right now? Whether it’s your health, marriage, finances, work, or children, suffering is a painful part of life. And, prolonged suffering can certainly take a toll on our relationships and ourselves. If you are suffering right now, please know that you are not alone. Read this beautiful post by my friend and guest blogger, Jacqueline Spang. (more…) Read more
Every night, my husband, Dave, and I go into our kids' bedtime routine with high hopes and a plan. But, by the end of it--like, an hour and a half later--we're usually frustrated, disappointed, and DONE--hands in the air, I've got... Read more
Recently on Good Morning America, they shared a heart-warming story that instantly grabbed my attention. They reported that former football pro-athlete and current minor leaguer, Tim Tebow, was signing autographs after a game one day when he noticed that a man in the stands was having a seizure. Tebow immediately ran over to the man, placed his hand on him, and began praying for him. Miraculously, the man awoke in seconds and was able to breathe again. Tebow stayed by the... Read more
This is not a political post. It is a personal one. Like many of you, I am at a total loss of what to say about this election except that I am disgusted by what’s being tolerated and disregarded as “locker room talk” by many people–including some self-professed Christian men and women. And, there are many others who are utterly outraged but don’t feel like it affects them directly. Well, I am here to say that IT DOES. It affects... Read more
Marriage is a beautiful, lifelong partnership that is rooted in deep commitment, love and respect for one another. Yet, there are many spouses who feel uninvited in their own home by their own spouse. Sometimes, both spouses do, and so,... Read more
Work is a necessary part of life. But, like most things, there’s a delicate balance when it comes to managing our work hours. If we aren’t careful and intentional, work will dictate our family life and frustrate, if not harm, our marriage. (more…) Read more
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