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2022-11-01T13:20:20-05:00

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4 marriage secrets from a couple married for 78 years (and counting)

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:20 pm By Dave Willis

I recently read a news story about a couple in Kansas named Paul and Ada Day. They have been happily married for seventy-eight years (and counting). You can read the original newspaper story here. We live in a world where we... Read more

Marriage

2016-06-17T19:40:59-05:00

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Why Pope Francis believes your marriage might be invalid

Last updated on: June 17, 2016 at 7:40 pm By Dave Willis

http://gty.im/174492688 Pope Francis recently made a simple comment about the state of modern marriages which sent shock waves around the globe and instantly became a trending topic online. He was responding to a question at a conference and he launched into a lament about our culture’s devaluing of commitments and consequently, a crisis in marriages. In his own words, he said… “We live in a culture of the provisional … It’s provisional, and because of this the great majority of our sacramental marriages are... Read more

2017-11-08T10:34:42-05:00

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The 4 Tests that Define a Marriage

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:34 am By Dave Willis

I've never liked tests. Blood tests, standardized tests, school tests, those random "tests" that pop up on Facebook that are supposed to reveal things like your ideal place to live or your personality type...they've just always made me uncomfortable. Granted,... Read more

Marriage

2017-11-08T10:34:45-05:00

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7 secrets wives don’t always tell their husbands

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:34 am By Dave Willis

I recently wrote a post called 4 Secrets Husbands don't tell their Wives which stirred up a lot conversation and debate. As a follow up, many have asked for a list of the "secrets" wives don't tell their husbands. Since I'm... Read more

Marriage

2018-11-15T13:26:51-05:00

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4 ways to fight for your marriage when you are fighting alone

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 1:26 pm By Dave Willis

In my years of working with married couples, one of the most heartbreaking scenarios is when one spouse feels like he/she is in the marriage “alone” without the support of his/her spouse. Sadly, this scenario is very common and can lead to feelings of frustration, exhaustion and hopelessness. It’s hard to know where to start with fixing a marriage, when one spouse doesn’t seem interested in making any effort. If you find yourself in this kind of marriage, please don’t... Read more

Marriage

2016-06-05T14:03:44-05:00

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When your marriage feels dead

Last updated on: June 5, 2016 at 2:03 pm By Dave Willis

I recently heard a story from a funeral that changed my perspective about marriage. It probably sounds out-of-place talking about a funeral and a marriage lesson at the same time, but funerals have a way of bringing into clearer focus what matters most. For those of you who feel like your marriage is dead and ready for a “funeral” of its own, this is for you. (more…) Read more

Marriage

2018-11-15T13:27:06-05:00

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Feel like you’re failing as a parent? Remember this…

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 1:27 pm By Dave Willis

Being a parent is probably the most difficult (and also the most rewarding) job on the planet. It’s a sacred duty, a 24/7 job, a potentially-terrifying responsibility and a legacy-defining work. With all the pressures that come with such a big job, we parents tend to beat ourselves up too easily over our blunders. Here’s a little perspective that’s helped me on those days when I feel like I’m failing as a parent (which happens almost daily)… (more…) Read more

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2017-11-08T10:34:50-05:00

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Ten subtle ways to wreck a marriage

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:34 am By Dave Willis

People don't usually set out to sabotage their marriage and wind up in divorce court, but small choices can ultimately lead to big disasters. Subtle poor choices along the way can pile up like a snowball rolling down a hill... Read more

Marriage

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2018-11-15T13:30:23-05:00

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4 ways to save a struggling marriage

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 1:30 pm By Dave Willis

Jesse had finally hit rock bottom. He found himself sitting at a computer screen late one evening while his wife was out. He was soliciting anonymous sex on the internet. His porn habit had evolved into a full-blown addiction and ultimately had created a devastating pattern of depravity and self-destructive behavior. His life was out of control, and his marriage was in shambles. He was completely miserable, but he felt powerless to change the situation. As he sat in that dark room... Read more

Marriage

2018-11-15T13:30:17-05:00

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5 traits of a great spouse

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 1:30 pm By Dave Willis

We all have in our minds what a perfect spouse looks like, and it is often a picture we get from the world’s superficial value system rather than from God. The Bible says that people tend to look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. He doesn’t measure the worth of a husband or wife by how much money he might have in the bank or by how much she weighs. It’s an issue of the heart,... Read more

Marriage

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