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Relationships and Religion

2016-02-18T09:05:10-05:00

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A prayer for my wife

Last updated on: February 18, 2016 at 9:05 am By Dave Willis

My amazing wife Ashley recently shared “A prayer for my husband” on her blog. I’m so thankful to have a wife who prays for me daily! As a husband, I want to make sure I’m praying for her everyday as well. Praying for your spouse is one of the best ways we can strengthen our faith AND our marriage! Maybe prayer is a mysterious (or even weird) concept for you, but it’s actually very simple. It’s just talking to your creator like... Read more

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Marriage

2016-02-16T21:20:54-05:00

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The key to teaching kids to tell the TRUTH

Last updated on: February 16, 2016 at 9:20 pm By Dave Willis

One of the core values in the Willis household is honesty. Our kids know that they can get in trouble for lots of things, but lying tops the list of deadly sins. We put so much value on honesty because we want our kids to realize that love is built on trust. So if we want to keep our family strong, we’ve got to always tell each other the truth. We went through several years when the kids learned this... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2016-02-16T15:34:02-05:00

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What an engagement ring taught me about love

Last updated on: February 16, 2016 at 3:34 pm By Dave Willis

I remember the feelings of joy and anticipation when I was ready to purchase an engagement ring for Ashley. I was a college student, and I was poor in a way that only college students can understand. I was broke, but I was in love, and love always finds a way! Ashley understood my lack of resources and would have happily married me without an engagement ring, but I wanted to give one to her. I realized that this simple... Read more

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2022-11-01T13:32:07-05:00

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3 ways men have affairs

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:32 pm By Dave Willis

A few years ago, a good friend of mine walked into an empty house on Father’s Day. His wife and his daughters were gone. They had walked out and instantly his world was turned upside down. He started replaying his life story in his mind and trying to figure out where things had gone wrong. He had considered himself to be a good husband because he had been faithful to his wife, had been a good provider, didn’t drink, didn’t gamble,... Read more

Marriage

2016-02-15T15:05:09-05:00

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7 things happy couples do daily

Last updated on: February 15, 2016 at 3:05 pm By Dave Willis

Harold and Louise have been married for half a century, but they still act like a couple of teenagers in love. When I first met them at a marriage conference where my wife Ashley and I were speaking, I asked Louise, “What’s your secret? Whatever you two are doing is working and we all want to know how we can have the same thing fifty years into a relationship.” She smiled as she winked at Harold and then she looked at... Read more

Marriage

2016-02-12T14:15:53-05:00

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A Valentine’s Day gift for YOU

Last updated on: February 12, 2016 at 2:15 pm By Dave Willis

I’m excited to announce that my new book, “The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships” is on sale for just $1.99 from ALL ebook retailers now through the end of Valentine’s Day weekend. This book points back to the timeless, God-given definition of love and how we can live well by loving well. Below are the links to where you can instantly start reading it. This price is as inexpensive as the book will EVER be,... Read more

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Marriage

2016-02-09T10:32:48-05:00

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The 4 Measurements of LOVE

Last updated on: February 9, 2016 at 10:32 am By Dave Willis

As a kid, love seems as simple as circling a yes or a no on a piece of paper, but as we grow, we guard our hearts and measure our words and love can become more difficult to identify or measure. Love doesn’t have measurements as clear inches or pounds, but still can be measured to a certain extent. The Bible even invites us to strive to understand the measurements of God’s limitless love for us: “And may you have... Read more

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2016-02-09T08:57:53-05:00

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Six Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants

Last updated on: February 9, 2016 at 8:57 am By Dave Willis

February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but don’t miss out on this opportunity to recharge your marriage! I know finding the right gift for your man on Valentine’s Day can be tough, so I’ve put together a list below to help you think of some new, man-approved gift suggestions. These gifts would work just as well for birthdays and other holidays too. Don’t buy your husband flowers or chocolates. He doesn’t need... Read more

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2016-02-08T16:26:33-05:00

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4 things a Christian should NEVER do

Last updated on: February 8, 2016 at 4:26 pm By Dave Willis

Christianity has become so misunderstood. We’ve started seeing it as a list rules to follow instead of a vibrant, healing, redeeming, life-giving relationship with our Creator. In fact, I rarely like to use the word “can’t” and “Christian” in the same sentence, because I believe the essence of our faith is about freedom and the fact that we …”CAN do all things through Christ.” (Philippians 4:13). For all our freedoms in Christ, I’m deeply concerned that many of us have... Read more

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2016-02-03T16:47:08-05:00

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4 signs you’re NOT a nice person

Last updated on: February 3, 2016 at 4:47 pm By Dave Willis

One of my favorite comedians is Jeff Foxworthy. His “You might be a redneck if…” jokes hit close to home because I grew up in Kentucky (home of many proud rednecks). We can all laugh at stuff like, “If you walk your kid to elementary school because you’re in the same grade, if you family tree doesn’t have any branches, if you’ve ever stared at a can of orange juice because it said ‘concentrate’, you might be a redneck!” (more…) Read more

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