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Relationships and Religion

2016-02-02T15:50:55-05:00

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4 ways modern dating is killing real love

Last updated on: February 2, 2016 at 3:50 pm By Dave Willis

I recently came across a series of interviews with women in their twenties who were commenting on the current dating scene. Most of the women being interviewed were using dating sites and apps like Tinder which have been criticized for promoting casual “hookups” instead of meaningful relationships. Some of these young women were lamenting the fact that they’d lost track of the number of sexual partners they’d had in the previous twelve months, and many of the men on these dating... Read more

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2016-02-01T16:09:08-05:00

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4 keys to overcoming FEAR

Last updated on: February 1, 2016 at 4:09 pm By Dave Willis

I’ve always been freaked out by mice. I even struggle going to Disneyworld, because I’m afraid Mickey is going to start chasing me! It’s actually not quite that bad, but it’s still a pretty embarrassing fear. At this point in our young marriage, I had done a pretty good job of hiding my fears and frailties from my amazing wife Ashley, but she was about to learn in dramatic fashion that her husband wasn’t nearly as tough as he pretended... Read more

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2016-01-28T09:53:08-05:00

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The 4 steps to forgiveness

Last updated on: January 28, 2016 at 9:53 am By Dave Willis

As a pastor and blogger, some of the most common questions I hear (both online and in person) have to do with forgiveness. We’ve ALL been hurt before, and we don’t always know how to deal with the pain of heartbreak or betrayal in a healthy way. Most people want to live a grace-filled life free from bitterness or grudges, but they aren’t sure how to do it. Does forgiveness mean pretending the offense didn’t happen? Does it mean the other person... Read more

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2016-01-27T16:03:45-05:00

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3 things God wants you to know when you feel insecure

Last updated on: January 27, 2016 at 4:03 pm By Dave Willis

We’ve all felt insecure at times. Deep down, there are still days where I feel like that chubby, awkward, pimply-faced middle school kid who hoped he wouldn’t get picked last when we divided up teams to play basketball. Some people live gripped with insecurity all their lives and they allow it to keep them imprisoned from moving forward in their careers, relationships or live in general. If you’re one of the billions of people who struggle with insecurity on some... Read more

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2017-05-04T10:18:37-05:00

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8 Reasons Modern Marriage Isn’t Working

Last updated on: May 4, 2017 at 10:18 am By Dave Willis

As the founders of StrongerMarriages.org and the co-founders of StrongerMarriages.com, my wife Ashley and I have had interactions with thousands of married couples (both online and in person), and I’m ready to make a potentially scandalous claim…MODERN MARRIAGE ISN’T WORKING. Just clarify, it’s not that there’s anything wrong with marriage itself. In fact, marriage is more important than ever as I pointed out in my post on 7 reasons why marriage still matters. The problem is that our modern culture has taken this beautiful gift of marriage, and... Read more

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2016-01-20T11:47:32-05:00

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Why your spouse should NOT love you the most

Last updated on: January 20, 2016 at 11:47 am By Dave Willis

Below is a guest post from my friend Jarrid Wilson. Jarrid is a gifted writer, pastor, speaker, and the author of “Jesus Swagger.” For more info about Jarrid’s family, his resources and his ministry, please check out JarridWilson.com. (more…) Read more

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2016-01-18T11:51:58-05:00

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7 ways to communicate LOVE

Last updated on: January 18, 2016 at 11:51 am By Dave Willis

Love is the most important part of life. We all tend to agree on that, but we can rarely seem to agree on what “love” actually means. I recently wrote a book called The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships where I started by looking at everything the Bible (the ultimately love and relationship manual) has to say on the subject. Here are some of the most famous words ever written about love. Within in them, God is... Read more

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2016-01-15T13:12:26-05:00

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5 keys to a divorce-proof marriage

Last updated on: January 15, 2016 at 1:12 pm By Dave Willis

I recently sat down with a lady whose husband had been carrying on a secret double-life. The couple had faced a steady stream of recent struggles, but the extent of his destructive behavior (adultery, etc.) was much more than she had previously thought possible. She, like so many spouses, now finds herself at a crossroads where she must decide how to proceed. With children involved, she feels stuck a lose-lose situation no matter what she chooses to do next. My... Read more

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2016-01-14T09:55:20-05:00

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Two words that will keep you stuck

Last updated on: January 14, 2016 at 9:55 am By Dave Willis

Through thousands of interactions with people online and in person, I’ve seen that many (if not most) people feel STUCK in a rut in some part of life. Maybe it’s in their marriage, or their career, or their physical fitness or their finances. One common factor I’ve observed in almost EVERY person who has felt stuck for a long period of time, is that their conversations are filled with two seemingly insignificant words that are actually one of the biggest... Read more

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2016-01-12T11:23:47-05:00

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3 reasons some men like sports more than marriage

Last updated on: January 12, 2016 at 11:23 am By Dave Willis

Sports are a form of religion for many modern men. Millions of American men invest more time, money, thought and enthusiasm into their Fantasy Football Leagues than they invest into their marriages. Countless women have written in to my wife Ashley and me asking questions and trying to understand why their husband seems more interested in in sports stats than their own home life. I’m a sports fan, and I certainly don’t see anything wrong with cheering on your favorite teams, but... Read more

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