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September 2017

September 11, 2017

7 Subtle Ways Couples Drift Apart

I have some good friends who are experiencing ongoing tension in their marriage. They seem...

September 07, 2017

8 Bible Verses About Sex

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

August 2017

August 27, 2017

Is Anything “Off Limits” for a Married Couple in the Bedroom?

I was recently having lunch with a friend and he shared some frustrations he was...

August 25, 2017

12 Questions to Consider Before Divorcing

Almost everyday, I talk to someone whose marriage is in crisis. They often feel desperate,...

August 15, 2017

Nine Reasons Why Modern Marriage isn’t Working

As the founders of the Facebook Marriage Page and StrongerMarriages.com, my wife Ashley and I have had interactions with thousands...

August 07, 2017

9 “Rules” to Affair-Proof Your Marriage

I've lived through the tragedy of seeing loved ones, respected leaders and close friends wreck...

August 03, 2017

13 Bible Verses that Changed My Marriage

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

July 2017

July 26, 2017

FREE 31-Day Marriage Devotional from Dave and Ashley Willis

My wife Ashley and I have been working with married couples for many years. We've created videos,...

July 21, 2017

7 Keys to Having a Healthy Relationship With In-Laws

Not long ago, I was talking with a young couple and the wife broke down...

July 11, 2017

12 Things Your Husband Needs to Hear (But Probably Won’t Tell You)

A wife's words have the power to build up her husband or to tear him...

July 05, 2017

8 Ways a Wife Needs Respect from Her Husband

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

July 02, 2017

8 Ways Every Husband Needs Respect from His Wife

A recent study by social researcher and bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn revealed that the number one...

July 01, 2017

The 12 Reasons Why Couples Argue (and How to Overcome Them)

If you've been married longer than an hour, you and your spouse have probably had at least...

June 2017

June 20, 2017

How to Strengthen Your Marriage in 5 Minutes Per Day

Years ago there was a popular exercise DVD that claimed to help you get rock-solid...

June 19, 2017

Ten Steps to Rebuilding TRUST in Marriage

Early in our marriage, I was hiding an ongoing porn habit from my wife Ashley. When she...

June 04, 2017

12 Surprising Teachings about Marriage in the Bible

As founders of the Facebook "Marriage" page, my wife Ashley and I have had thousands of interactions...

June 02, 2017

12 Things Husbands Should STOP Doing

There are some things than NO man (married or single) should ever do (like wearing...

June 01, 2017

5 Things Most Women Don’t Know About Men

"I wish I knew what was going on in his head!" "Why in world does...

May 2017

May 25, 2017

5 Reasons Why Couples Drift Apart

I have some good friends who are experiencing ongoing tension in their marriage. They seem...

May 18, 2017

8 Signs He REALLY Loves You

If you've ever asked yourself, "Does he really love me?" or "How much does he...

May 12, 2017

Ten Questions Your Husband Asks Himself Everyday

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

May 11, 2017

6 Signs that a Spouse is Considering Divorce

Almost every day, I receive messages online from a spouse who believes the other spouse...

May 10, 2017

31-Day Marriage Devotional (a free online resource for couples)

My wife Ashley and I love working with married couples and creating resources to help...

May 03, 2017

Should I Be Allowed to Check my Spouse’s Phone?

I recently received a message through my Facebook page from a wife struggling with a very common...

April 2017

April 26, 2017

A Marriage Blessing

As a pastor, I officiate lots of weddings. Standing with a bride and groom to...

April 25, 2017

Ten things a Marriage MUST HAVE to Survive

The human body can survive only weeks without food, days without water and minutes without...

April 18, 2017

7 Questions Kids Ask About DIVORCE

They're curious about what's happening, so you need to address their concerns.

April 12, 2017

Six Ways Secrets Destroy a Marriage

A friend of mine recently confided in me that he cheated on his wife a...

April 06, 2017

Ten things every married couple needs to know about SEX

Sex is one of the most powerful gifts God ever created. It was designed to...

April 06, 2017

Ten questions to ask before getting a divorce or separation

Almost everyday, I talk to someone whose marriage is in crisis. They often feel desperate,...