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2016-01-11T10:39:16-05:00

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Six Speed Bumps that can Wreck a Marriage

Last updated on: January 11, 2016 at 10:39 am By Dave Willis

Below is a powerful and practical guest post from my friend Matt Brown. Matt is a gifted writer, speaker and the founder of Think Eternity. For more info about Matt, his family and his global ministry, check out thinke.org. (more…) Read more

Marriage

2016-01-07T13:52:32-05:00

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10 ways to instantly improve your marriage

Last updated on: January 7, 2016 at 1:52 pm By Dave Willis

I’m writing this one week into the new year, and many people have already abandoned their resolutions. The the gyms are getting less crowded, donut shops are getting more crowded, and many folks who had hoped the new year would be a better year in their marriage have started to give up hope that real and lasting improvement is possible. I’m here to give you some good news…real improvement in your marriage is possible, BUT it doesn’t happen by making... Read more

Marriage

2016-02-12T13:39:45-05:00

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The Seven Laws of Love (Quotes from the book)

Last updated on: February 12, 2016 at 1:39 pm By Dave Willis

After several years of writing, research, editing, and prayer, I’m THRILLED to finally be able to share my new book The Seven Laws of Love: Essential Principles for Building Stronger Relationships with you! This book provides a framework for stronger, healthier relationships by looking at the timeless relationship truths in Scripture and inspiring real-life examples of what love looks like in action. I hope this book helps many people build stronger marriages, families, friendships and a stronger faith in Christ. Below... Read more

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2015-12-23T11:26:11-05:00

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4 lies parents believe

Last updated on: December 23, 2015 at 11:26 am By Dave Willis

Last night, my family attended a Christmas party at the gym where one of my sons is on a Gymnastics Team. We were in a giant gymnastics facility that had been redecorated with tables, food, gifts and holiday decor. Even though there were scores of hyper kids in the place, it seemed to me like our four boys were acting the worst. I was convincing myself that all eyes were on our kids and we were being silently judged by... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2022-11-01T12:59:16-05:00

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3 reasons your husband doesn’t want sex

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 12:59 pm By Dave Willis

My wife Ashley and I receive tons of emails and Facebook messages from people sharing their questions and concerns related to marriage. A common question that we hear from women can be summed up like this…”There is so much written about how men want sex more than women, but in my marriage, those roles are reversed. I’m the one with the stronger drive, and in fact, my husband doesn’t seem interested in sex. WHY? Am I doing something wrong?” (more…) Read more

Marriage

2017-11-08T10:44:50-05:00

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3 reasons your husband doesn’t want to have sex

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:44 am By Dave Willis

#3 is a very very personal, but you need to consider all possible reasons. Read more

Marriage

2019-03-08T12:09:47-05:00

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The 4 lessons your kids will remember most

Last updated on: March 8, 2019 at 12:09 pm By Dave Willis

As parents, we feel the need to teach our kids MILLIONS of lessons (don’t hit your brother, don’t talk back, work hard, tell the truth, don’t eat yellow snow, wear clean underwear, don’t eat ice cream for breakfast, wash your hands after you use the restroom, don’t wander off in Walmart, and the list goes on and on). Have you ever stopped to consider, which lessons will really be the ones that matter most? Which lessons will standout above the... Read more

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2022-11-01T13:21:46-05:00

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7 signs of a healthy marriage

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:21 pm By Dave Willis

My amazing wife Ashley and I have interacted with married couples from all over the world and while we’ve seen many couples who are desperately struggling in their marriages, we have also seen many couples who are thriving and happy. The seven traits listed below represent some tell-tale “signs of a happy and healthy marriage. If you already have these in your marriage, keep up the great work! If you’re currently lacking these, please don’t lose hope. Start today and begin... Read more

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2015-12-14T14:27:05-05:00

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6 ways to save struggling marriage

Last updated on: December 14, 2015 at 2:27 pm By Dave Willis

I recently sat down with a couple on the brink of divorce. A pattern of broken trust, secrets, poor money management, inappropriate “friendships” with the opposite sex, unhealthy habits, disagreements over parenting strategies, tense family dynamics, a lack of communication a myriad of other factors had driven a deep wedge between these two people. They still loved each other, and they wanted their kids to grow up in a healthy, happy home, but they both felt too wounded and exhausted to... Read more

Marriage

2015-12-11T14:34:12-05:00

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7 things God wants you to know about yourself

Last updated on: December 11, 2015 at 2:34 pm By Dave Willis

“Who am I and what’s my purpose?” I think we’re all trying to figure that out, and it doesn’t have to be a mystery. Our Creator has already given us the answers to life’s deepest questions. Your family, your faith and your life will be stronger when you discover the beautiful truth of who you really are. Your true identity can’t be found by “looking within yourself” for the answers. Your identity can only be found by looking to the... Read more

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