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December 2015

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 10, 2015

5 bad habits that can lead to infidelity

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

December 07, 2015

4 things to do when your parents hate your spouse

As my amazing wife Ashley and I have interacted with couples from all over the world, we've...

December 02, 2015

5 ways to improve your marriage using your iPhone

Below are five practical ways you can improve your marriage using your smart phone, for...

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 30, 2015

5 Christmas gifts your husband actually wants

The gift-giving season is upon us, and your husband is at the top of your...

November 26, 2015

The 7-Day Marriage Challenge

Below are the details of our famous "7-Day Marriage Challenge." This simple one-week exercise has...

November 19, 2015

25 quick tips to instantly improve your marriage

Here's a quick list of twenty-five simple ways to improve your marriage. For additional tips...

November 17, 2015

The truth about “submission” in marriage

One of the most misunderstood, debated and controversial parts of marriage outlined in the Bible...

November 12, 2015

3 words that can lead to divorce

When a bride and groom walk down the aisle on their wedding day, they're so...

November 06, 2015

3 ways to improve your marriage this weekend

A lot of our weekends start out with a trip to a home improvement store...

November 05, 2015

5 ways to be an “attractive” husband

Men, I'm going to let you in on a little secret...Your level of "attractiveness" to...

November 02, 2015

5 quick ways to show appreciation to your spouse

When we talk about marriage, we're quick to talk about "love" (which is a good...

October 2015

October 30, 2015

The bigger story behind the story of your marriage

Below is a guest post from my friend Matt Brown. This could make a HUGE...

October 20, 2015

How to deal with a lazy spouse

One of the most frustrating challenges in a marriage happens when one spouse is doing...

October 19, 2015

The 5 things your spouse will remember about you

I recently heard a couple reminiscing about past memories together and the husband said, "Last...

October 15, 2015

4 things married men need to START doing

Last month, I wrote a post that went viral on the 9 things married men need...

October 11, 2015

The 3 most dangerous words in a marriage

After spending years studying marriage and spending time with countless married couples, I can tell...

October 09, 2015

The 4 most important parts of a marriage

As a pastor and author on marriage issues, I'm often asked, "What does it take...

October 08, 2015

A prayer for my marriage

I believe in the power of prayer. One of the simplest ways you can invest...

September 2015

September 30, 2015

His 4 Biggest Needs, Her 4 Biggest Needs

My wife Ashley and I recently sat down with a couple who had drifted apart and...

September 23, 2015

3 ways opposite-sex friends can hurt your marriage

When I started the Facebook "Marriage" Page several years ago, my sole intention was to help...

September 18, 2015

For the Unloved Wife

I receive thousands of messages online through the Facebook Marriage Page and my public Facebook page. Many of...

September 17, 2015

4 excuses that kill a marriage

I've always believed that when we're committed to something, we make a way, and when...

September 13, 2015

9 things married men need to stop doing

For more tools to build a strong marriage and family preorder my new book "The 7...

September 10, 2015

10 books that could change your marriage

One simple way to improve your marriage is to read good books (or listen to...

September 08, 2015

7 differences between healthy couples and unhealthy couples

Below is my popular post on the seven differences between healthy couples and unhealthy couples....

September 01, 2015

5 Surprising Teachings About Sex in the Bible

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

August 2015

August 25, 2015

Ten Bible verses that changed my marriage

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

August 23, 2015

I’ve “fallen out of love” with my spouse. Now what?

One of the most common phrases my wife Ashley and I hear when talking with married couples who...