Ashleigh Slater
Ashleigh Slater is the author of the books, Braving Sorrow Together: The Transformative Power of Faith and Community When Life is Hard and Team Us: The Unifying Power of Grace, Commitment, and Cooperation in Marriage. She loves to combine the power of a good story with practical application to encourage and inspire readers.
5 Ways Helping Others Strengthens Your Marriage
Whether it’s helping neighbors move, serving in your church, or babysitting for friends, here are five ways helping others strengthens marriage.
Why Life-Giving Words Matter to Your Kids
Our kids need us to speak life-giving words to them. This story from my husband’s middle school years and its modern-day impact demonstrates why.
Brave Marriage … Even If You Don’t Feel Like It
When your feelings direct you away from your spouse, determine to brave marriage ... even if you don't feel like it.
3 Kind Ways to Respond to Rude People
How can you and I strive to respond in a gracious manner when we don’t feel like the other person deserves it? Here are three kind ways to respond to rude people.
How to Rescue a Day Gone Wrong
Have you ever had a day gone wrong in your marriage? I have! Here are two practical ways you can rescue, and maybe even prevent, a day gone wrong.
3 Ways to Make the Most of Where You Live
Even though our locations may seem random at times, God has you and me where we are for a reason. Here are 3 ways you can make the most of where you live.
3 Qualities Every Marriage Needs
Is there such a thing as a “perfect” couple? Actually, yes! And, in them, we see modeled three qualities every marriage needs.
How to Make a Kid-Sized Communication Sandwich
Our kids need greater amounts of praise than correction from us. A communication sandwich helps us accomplish this.
How a Shared Activity Helps Your Marriage
If you want to feel more connected on a daily basis in your marriage, make shared activities a priority. Here are some tips on how to do that.
3 Ways Couples Can Team Up in the New Year
Are you and your spouse wanting to kick off the new year right? Here are three great ways couples can team up for the new year.
What Parents and Kids Will Take Away from “Ferdinand”
What did I walk away from "Ferdinand" talking about with my daughter? Here are two takeaways.
3 Parent-Tween Conversation Starters from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Do you have a tween who's excited about Star Wars: The Last Jedi? If so, here are three parent-tween conversation starters from the film that are sure to get you talking.
3 Ways Parents Can Team Up for the Holidays
How can parents create a memorable and enjoyable holiday season for the entire family? Here are three traits.
5 Ways Couples Can Face the Holidays Together
If you and your spouse struggle to face the holidays together, here are five ways to navigate the season hand-in-hand.
What Makes COCO the Perfect Family Film
Why is Pixar's animated movie COCO the perfect family film? For me, there is one simple reason which I think you'll appreciate too.
3 Ways to Parent as a Team
Here are three things to help you and your spouse better parent as a team.
What Fixer Upper Reminds Us About Marriage
Good marriages can and do exist. Fixer Upper offers each of us a weekly reminder of three simple qualities all of our marriages need.
