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February 2015

February 15, 2015

4 words that can kill a marriage

As I've observed healthy couples and dysfunctional couples, I've noticed that the tone of your...

February 12, 2015

3 ways you might be disrespecting your spouse on accident

Has your spouse ever said or done something that made you want to cry or...

February 10, 2015

Your favorite love and marriage quotes

THANK YOU for being part of our online community through this blog and our Facebook Marriage...

February 08, 2015

Ten essential principles for true intimacy.

I just finished reading the book "Scary Close: Dropping the act and finding true intimacy" by: Donald Miller....

February 08, 2015

Ten essential ingredients in EVERY healthy relationship

As the Founder of StrongerMarriages.org, a pastor a relationship blogger, and the author of The Seven...

February 04, 2015

50 Shades of Marriage

"50 Shades of Grey" has become a worldwide phenomenon which has stirred up a lot...

February 01, 2015

Ten “House Rules” for a Happy Marriage.

Your marriage can move to a new level of health and happiness when you establish...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

8 surprising teachings about marriage in the Bible.

As the founder of the Facebook "Marriage" Page, I've had thousands of interactions with people from...

January 23, 2015

Fun weekend event for married couples

My wife, Ashley and I are excited to announce that we're partnering with Craig and Jeanette...

January 22, 2015

When his dream is her nightmare.

Marriage requires a lot of healthy compromise. It's important for spouse's to dream together, but based...

January 22, 2015

30 creative date night questions.

Never stop discovering new things about your spouse. Ask each other these questions and you're...

January 21, 2015

5 Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants!

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

January 16, 2015

Ten FREE ways to improve your marriage.

I often hear people say stuff like, "Well, I'd like to improve my marriage, but...

January 11, 2015

4 ways to prevent a crisis in your marriage

This morning, I sat down with a married couple in crisis. The exhaustion and frustration...

January 09, 2015

How to start a Marriage Ministry.

As a pastor and the founder of the Facebook Marriage Page, I've had thousands of interactions...

January 03, 2015

The 10 Reasons Couples Argue

If you've been married longer than an hour, chances are that you and your husband...

December 2014

December 28, 2014

7 ways to make 2015 your best year of marriage yet.

Most of my New Year's resolutions fail. I'll want to lose a few pounds, but...

December 26, 2014

7 ways to shift your thinking about marriage.

I've invested a lot of time and energy trying to figure out why some couples...

December 22, 2014

10 ways to recharge your marriage daily.

One of the most frustrating things on earth is when you reach into your pocket...

December 16, 2014

9 things your husband is always thinking about

One of the greatest challenges in marriage is navigating the differences between the typical male...

December 12, 2014

7 ways a husband needs respect from his wife.

Before reading the article below, please download our new Marriage App on iTunes for a library of...

December 10, 2014

7 Questions you need to ask your spouse

You can grow closer to your husband or wife by asking the right questions. Some...

December 08, 2014

8 simple ways to instantly improve your marriage.

I stepped on a scale in the doctor's office last week, and I assumed their...

December 05, 2014

The Sex Talk

Below is a guest post from my friend Craig Gross who is an author and the founder...

November 2014

November 17, 2014

Live Marriage Event in Kentucky on Saturday.

Ashley and I love traveling to see new places and meet new people, but we...

November 13, 2014

3 Things to Do When You’re Mad at Your Spouse

If you've been married longer than one day, chances are you've been mad at your...

November 13, 2014

3 things to do when you’re mad at your spouse.

If you've been married longer than one day, chances are you've been mad at your...

November 11, 2014

4 ways to build trust and security in marriage.

This is a post from my amazing wife, Ashley. You can read more of her...

November 05, 2014

The One-Minute Marriage Quiz.

After interacting with countless couples, I've created this short "quiz" to help you determine if...

October 2014

October 29, 2014

4 ways to spend more quality time with your family

Life is busy. I get it. Time is in short supply. If you're like me,...