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February 2018

February 28, 2018

My All-Time Favorite Marriage Advice

My wife Ashley and I have had the privilege of doing marriage ministry for many...

February 22, 2018

8 Ways to Show Your Wife Respect

There's been a lot of recent discussion about how "men need respect" and "women need...

February 12, 2018

8 Ways to Ruin a Marriage

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

February 05, 2018

7 Valentine’s Day Gifts Your Husband Actually Wants

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

February 01, 2018

3 Ways Self-Improvement Can HARM Your Marriage

If you are married, then EVERYTHING you do will ultimately impact your marriage in some...

January 2018

January 29, 2018

Marriage and Masturbation

In marriage, SEX and HONESTY are like two wings on the same bird. You need...

January 25, 2018

“Micro-Cheating” and What Counts as Infidelity?

Today, a friend reached out to me and shared an article from Women's Health magazine on...

January 16, 2018

7 Bad Habits that Can Lead to Adultery

I recently sat down with a young husband in my office and he began to...

January 07, 2018

5 Things Every Wife Desires and Deserves

I recently wrote a post about the things every husband desires from his wife, which generated...

January 05, 2018

Is Oral Sex a Sin?

I opened my inbox and saw the first line of his message, "Is oral sex...

January 04, 2018

12 Books that could Change Your Life

I have a confession to make...When I was young, I thought reading was boring. That's...

December 2017

December 27, 2017

7 Ways to Make 2018 Your BEST Year of Marriage Yet

Most of my New Year's resolutions fail, because a goal without a disciplined plan is...

December 20, 2017

Infertility, Divorce and New Beginnings: One Woman’s Extraordinary Journey

Have you ever come to a crossroads in your life where the road behind you...

December 15, 2017

To My Friend Whose Marriage is “Pretty Much Dead”

"Life is busy, but overall, it's pretty good. My job is going well. Kids are...

December 05, 2017

7 Christmas Gifts Your Husband Will LOVE

My wife Ashley is great at giving thoughtful and unique gifts, but every Christmas she tells...

December 04, 2017

A Marriage Conference in Your Underwear

We receive messages all the time that say things like, "My husband/wife and I would...

November 2017

November 28, 2017

5 Boundaries to Save You From Manipulative People

I recently sat down with a young couple who is going through a very serious...

November 21, 2017

Help! Financial Stress is Hurting Our Marriage.

One of the leading causes of divorce is financial stress. We recently did a survey...

November 21, 2017

My Husband/Wife and I Have DIFFERENT PARENTING STYLES and it’s Hurting Our Marriage

Have you ever thought that marriage was SO much easier before you had kids? Do...

November 14, 2017

Six Reasons Why Wedding Rings Matter More than You Think

As a pastor, I officiate a lot of weddings. It's one of my favorite parts...

November 01, 2017

Not all relationship advice is good. In fact, some of the most popular and pervasive...

October 2017

October 30, 2017

7 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Wife

Men, by your words and your actions, you have the power to bring out the...

October 24, 2017

7 Keys to Great SEX (When You Don’t Like Your Body)

My wife Ashley and I receive countless messages online from couples who want to improve the...

October 23, 2017

7 Ways to Bring Out the BEST in Your Husband

As a wife, you have more power than you might realize to either build up...

October 09, 2017

7 Surprising Keys to Better Sex

Everyday, we receive questions online related to SEX. In fact, it's the most popular topic...

October 05, 2017

The 13 Forms of Infidelity (and 12 Don’t Involve SEX)

I recently talked to an old friend whose marriage is in crisis. His wife has...

October 04, 2017

7 Types of Broken Marriages

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

September 2017

September 27, 2017

The Day I Almost Lost My Marriage (and the One Thing I Did to Save It)

Yesterday I was having lunch with a good friend and he said, "Have I ever...

September 19, 2017

The 9 Most Common Questions About Sex

Have you ever wondered if it's OK to watch porn together?

September 19, 2017

Overcoming the Scars of Sexual Abuse

She was standing right in front of me but she seemed miles away. There was...