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January 2016

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 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 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 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...

December 07, 2015

When life feels broken at Christmas

Below is a story from my new book “The Seven Laws of Love.” When you...

November 2015

November 30, 2015

Tim Tebow’s 5 reasons for not having sex before marriage

View image | gettyimages.com This week social media was buzzing with the trending story of...

November 08, 2015

3 things to do immediately if you feel burned out

Have you ever felt stressed out? Burned out? Exhausted? Frazzled? Anxious? Or, any other of...

November 01, 2015

7 things happy people do every day

One of the greatest desires of the human heart is to find true and meaningful...

October 2015

October 22, 2015

7 ways to instantly reduce stress

Last year I developed some digestive problems. At first, I thought the internal aches and...

October 02, 2015

Where was God during the mass shooting?

Earlier this week, our nation was rocked by yet another tragic school shooting. A disturbed...

September 2015

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A couple years ago, we started noticing our oldest son, Cooper, was becoming withdrawn.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

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 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 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...

July 2015

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 14, 2015

The MOST important lesson a parent can teach a child

I love my children dearly, and I see so much potential in them, but sometimes...

July 01, 2015

An unexpected parenting lesson from a Mob Boss

One of the biggest news stories from this past week came from a very unlikely...

May 2015

May 25, 2015

4 basic needs of every man

One of the most embarrassing moments of my life happened recently when I was at...

May 07, 2015

7 simple ways to improve your life

We all want to be happy, healthy people who live meaningful lives, but we don't...

April 2015

April 01, 2015

5 traits of good listeners

I used to think I was a good listener. Being a "good listener" is one of...

April 01, 2015

The million dollar test

Below is a simple exercise to help you evaluate your dreams and priorities, but first,...

March 2015

March 25, 2015

4 things to do when you feel “stuck”

Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you feel stuck in a lousy job or stuck...

March 23, 2015

Do you need a career “Do Over”?

"Finding work you love doing is the Fountain of Youth." -Pearl S. Buck Last year I...

March 11, 2015

How to make “bedtime” the best part of your family’s day

In the Willis household, everyone's least favorite part of the day has been "Bedtime." No...

March 10, 2015

7 keys to overcoming stress

I've recently been having some strange medical issues. My digestive system has been out of whack,...

March 09, 2015

February 2015

February 23, 2015

The Secret to Excellence

Have you ever looked at someone who seemed to have great success in their relationships,...