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April 2019

April 10, 2019

A Letter to our Teenage Daughters About How They Dress

Dear Girls, Can we have an honest conversation about something that might be a little...

April 03, 2019

The BEST Wedding Gift Ever

We are approaching wedding season! April, May and June are filled with shopping the registries,...

April 01, 2019

In the Wake of the Recent College Cheating Scandal

Unless you’ve been holed up under a rock (I’m in “Cave Mode” while writing a...

March 2019

March 26, 2019

The Two Words Your Husband Really Needs to Hear: Thank You

After another heated argument, Josh and Hannah came back together with calmer attitudes to sort...

March 21, 2019

Make His Day By Doing This In the Bedroom

What would you say if I told you that you could do one thing tonight...

March 19, 2019

Help Your Teen Avoid Social Media Comparison

Erica’s teenage daughter took out her phone for her daily ritual—taking photos of her outfit...

March 15, 2019

The Leprechaun Trap (Why Comparing Ourselves Is a Trap!)

I’ve discovered something. When I spend time a lot of time scrolling through social media,...

March 14, 2019

Sometimes Hope Shows Up in the Most Unlikely Places

Sometimes encouragement happens in the most unlikely places . . . when we’re least expecting...

March 12, 2019

What You Need to Do Before You Have Sex With Your Wife

So, guys, you’ve just had a big fight with your wife and now you’re ready...

March 06, 2019

The Best Parenting Advice I Ever Received

We recently celebrated our son’s 16th birthday. Trust me, Jeff and I spent more than...

February 2019

February 27, 2019

Cave Mode

In the interest of sharing a personal and ministry update, I wanted to let you...

February 21, 2019

4 Secrets That Will Kill Your Relationship (Or Your Business)

Unless you’re in counterterrorism, nothing good comes from keeping secrets from those you care about....

February 14, 2019

Does Your Wife Worry How You’ll React When She Shares?

I know what it’s like to take a daughter to college, and it’s not easy....

January 2019

January 29, 2019

Your Husband Wants Sex? 3 Things He’s Thinking Inside

When your husband approaches you for sex, it goes beyond a need for a physical...

January 25, 2019

Toxic Masculinity or an Attack on Masculinity?

My Thoughts on “Toxic Masculinity”: A Series Part 1: “Toxic Masculinity” or an Attack on...

January 24, 2019

Support Your Husband in His Battle Against Visual Temptation

It seems like we’re being bombarded on a daily basis with suggestive images everywhere we...

January 18, 2019

My Take On “Toxic Masculinity”: A Heads-Up

I’ve been contacted by a lot of readers and those in the media asking for...

January 15, 2019

One New Thing I’m Doing This Year

Welcome to a new year! I can’t believe it’s 2019 already! I know everyone’s kids...

January 02, 2019

Here’s the Best Way to Tell Your Man You Appreciate Him (Besides Sex!)

Every day, our men wake up and head out to “conquer” the world. Or, rather,...

December 2018

December 24, 2018

Merry Christmas!

From all of us here - from Shaunti and Jeff, their core team, and the...

December 18, 2018

My Secret Project is Finally Here! And Just In Time For Christmas!

I’ve been working on a special project and it’s finally here—just in time for Christmas,...

December 17, 2018

It’s Here! A Bible Study for Busy Women!

I have an exciting announcement to make to all you ladies out there. If any...

December 13, 2018

Men, Improve Your Love Life by Taking Care of Yourself

Guys, is your wife constantly encouraging—or even nagging—you to take better care of yourself? I...

December 05, 2018

Improve Your Sex Life by Accommodating Your Wife’s Needs

After hearing yet another variation on the “not tonight, dear, I have a headache,” Dan...

November 2018

November 30, 2018

After You’re Married, Keep Dating Your Wife (It is Much Easier Than You Think)

Guys, in Part 1 we revealed that your wife doesn’t feel forever loved and happy...

November 28, 2018

Marriage Itself Doesn’t Make Your Wife Happy

Guys, if you think things are going fine in your marriage, but you hear your...

November 21, 2018

When Gratitude Looks Like a Lord of the Rings Bracelet

My brother asked me recently why I tend to wear a particular bracelet all the...

November 19, 2018

Your Wife Needs You to Tell Her She’s Beautiful

Men, have you ever had a date with your wife take a turn for the...

November 12, 2018

Would You Be Interested in Helping With My Current Research Project?

I’m excited about my newest research project and I’m at a stage where I really...

October 2018

October 31, 2018

4 Tips to Communicate Well with Guys at Work or School

My first job out of college was working on Capitol Hill, and in one early...