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September 2015

September 30, 2015

His 4 Biggest Needs, Her 4 Biggest Needs

My wife Ashley and I recently sat down with a couple who had drifted apart and...

September 24, 2015

5 things God wants you to do today

As a pastor, one of the questions I hear most often is, "What is God's...

September 23, 2015

3 ways opposite-sex friends can hurt your marriage

When I started the Facebook "Marriage" Page several years ago, my sole intention was to help...

September 18, 2015

For the Unloved Wife

I receive thousands of messages online through the Facebook Marriage Page and my public Facebook page. Many of...

September 17, 2015

4 excuses that kill a marriage

I've always believed that when we're committed to something, we make a way, and when...

September 13, 2015

9 things married men need to stop doing

For more tools to build a strong marriage and family preorder my new book "The 7...

September 10, 2015

10 books that could change your marriage

One simple way to improve your marriage is to read good books (or listen to...

September 09, 2015

3 secrets kids don’t always share with their parents

A couple years ago, we started noticing our oldest son, Cooper, was becoming withdrawn. He...

September 08, 2015

7 differences between healthy couples and unhealthy couples

Below is my popular post on the seven differences between healthy couples and unhealthy couples....

September 01, 2015

5 Surprising Teachings About Sex in the Bible

When people think of a timeless book that holds the keys to great sex, their...

August 2015

August 30, 2015

4 signs that you’re too BUSY

I've got a confession to make. I'm addicted to being busy. Like most "busy-holics" I've...

August 25, 2015

Ten Bible verses that changed my marriage

The Bible has changed my life and my marriage. Seriously. Depending on where you are...

August 23, 2015

I’ve “fallen out of love” with my spouse. Now what?

One of the most common phrases my wife Ashley and I hear when talking with married couples who...

August 20, 2015

This high cost of a double-life in marriage

More than 32 million names were released by hackers when the database of the "Ashley...

August 18, 2015

The surprising science of a happy marriage

CNN.com just reported a fascinating research study on the science of happy marriages and one finding from that study...

August 17, 2015

Five things healthy couples do EVERY day

After observing the habits of healthy couples from all over the world, I'm convinced that...

August 14, 2015

The secret sex-killer in marriage

I've written a lot about the importance of sex in marriage and my wife and...

August 12, 2015

5 ways wives unintentionally hurt their husband’s feelings

I'm going to make a confession to you. It's a confession many men will try...

August 12, 2015

5 ways wives hurt their husband’s feelings on accident

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August 11, 2015

10 warning signs of an abusive marriage

If you are being abused or witnessing abuse in your home, please call the free national...

August 09, 2015

7 truths EVERY college freshman needs to know

Eighteen years ago, I was eighteen-years-0ld and heading off to college. Hard to believe how...

August 05, 2015

4 lessons every kid needs to know about God

One of our favorite family traditions is to take the birthday boy or girl out...

August 04, 2015

7 surprising teachings about money in the Bible

Early on in our marriage, my wife Ashley and I faced some serious financial struggles. We were...

August 03, 2015

The hardest challenge in your marriage

What's the hardest challenge in your marriage? Think about that question for a minute. Your...

July 2015

July 28, 2015

5 signs your marriage is on the wrong track

I often talk to couples who are in crisis and on the brink of divorce....

July 23, 2015

30 seconds that could change your marriage

You could read this entire blog post in 30 seconds (if you read fast), but...

July 20, 2015

3 keys to raising boys in a sex-crazed culture

The first time I saw a Playboy magazine, I was about fourteen years old and...

July 17, 2015

The 6 stages of trust in every relationship

Trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship. We treat trust like it's a mystical,...

July 17, 2015

The 5 stages of trust in every relationship

Trust is the foundation of every healthy relationship. We treat trust like it's a mystical,...

July 15, 2015

5 surprising teachings about abortion in the Bible

Yesterday, a news story broke where an undercover video was shown allegedly capturing a Planned...