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February 2016

February 18, 2016

A prayer for my wife

My amazing wife Ashley recently shared "A prayer for my husband" on her blog. I'm so thankful...

February 16, 2016

The key to teaching kids to tell the TRUTH

One of the core values in the Willis household is honesty. Our kids know that...

February 16, 2016

What an engagement ring taught me about love

I remember the feelings of joy and anticipation when I was ready to purchase an...

February 16, 2016

3 ways men have affairs

A few years ago, a good friend of mine walked into an empty house on Father's...

February 15, 2016

7 things happy couples do daily

Harold and Louise have been married for half a century, but they still act like...

February 12, 2016

A Valentine’s Day gift for YOU

I'm excited to announce that my new book, "The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles...

February 09, 2016

The 4 Measurements of LOVE

As a kid, love seems as simple as circling a yes or a no on...

February 09, 2016

Six Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants

February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but...

February 08, 2016

4 things a Christian should NEVER do

Christianity has become so misunderstood. We've started seeing it as a list rules to follow...

February 03, 2016

4 signs you’re NOT a nice person

One of my favorite comedians is Jeff Foxworthy. His "You might be a redneck if..."...

February 02, 2016

4 ways modern dating is killing real love

I recently came across a series of interviews with women in their twenties who were commenting...

February 01, 2016

4 keys to overcoming FEAR

I’ve always been freaked out by mice. I even struggle going to Disneyworld, because I’m...

January 2016

January 28, 2016

The 4 steps to forgiveness

As a pastor and blogger, some of the most common questions I hear (both online and...

January 27, 2016

3 things God wants you to know when you feel insecure

We've all felt insecure at times. Deep down, there are still days where I feel...

January 26, 2016

8 Reasons Modern Marriage Isn’t Working

As the founders of StrongerMarriages.org and the co-founders of StrongerMarriages.com, my wife Ashley and I have had interactions with thousands of...

January 20, 2016

Why your spouse should NOT love you the most

Below is a guest post from my friend Jarrid Wilson. Jarrid is a gifted writer, pastor, speaker,...

January 18, 2016

7 ways to communicate LOVE

Love is the most important part of life. We all tend to agree on that,...

January 15, 2016

5 keys to a divorce-proof marriage

I recently sat down with a lady whose husband had been carrying on a secret...

January 14, 2016

Two words that will keep you stuck

Through thousands of interactions with people online and in person, I've seen that many (if...

January 12, 2016

3 reasons some men like sports more than marriage

Sports are a form of religion for many modern men. Millions of American men invest...

January 11, 2016

Six Speed Bumps that can Wreck a Marriage

Below is a powerful and practical guest post from my friend Matt Brown. Matt is a gifted...

January 07, 2016

10 ways to instantly improve your marriage

I'm writing this one week into the new year, and many people have already abandoned...

January 01, 2016

The Seven Laws of Love (Quotes from the book)

After several years of writing, research, editing, and prayer, I'm THRILLED to finally be able...

December 2015

December 23, 2015

4 lies parents believe

Last night, my family attended a Christmas party at the gym where one of my...

December 19, 2015

3 reasons your husband doesn’t want to have sex

#3 is a very very personal, but you need to consider all possible reasons.

December 19, 2015

3 reasons your husband doesn’t want sex

My wife Ashley and I receive tons of emails and Facebook messages from people sharing their questions...

December 18, 2015

The 4 lessons your kids will remember most

As parents, we feel the need to teach our kids MILLIONS of lessons (don't hit...

December 17, 2015

7 signs of a healthy marriage

My amazing wife Ashley and I have interacted with married couples from all over the world...

December 14, 2015

6 ways to save struggling marriage

I recently sat down with a couple on the brink of divorce. A pattern of...

December 11, 2015

7 things God wants you to know about yourself

"Who am I and what's my purpose?" I think we're all trying to figure that...