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Relationships and Religion

2015-11-18T11:46:04-05:00

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How to know when someone really loves you

Last updated on: November 18, 2015 at 11:46 am By Dave Willis

Have you ever wondered if someone really loves you? I think we’ve all been there. As kids, you can pass notes that ask the question bluntly: “Do you love me? Check yes or no.” As adults, it gets a little more complicated. We long for the security of knowing your friends are true friends and your family has your back and your spouse (or fiancee or boyfriend/girlfriend) truly adores you. So, how do we know? And, how do we communicate... Read more

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2015-11-17T09:56:03-05:00

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The truth about “submission” in marriage

Last updated on: November 17, 2015 at 9:56 am By Dave Willis

One of the most misunderstood, debated and controversial parts of marriage outlined in the Bible is the concept of “submission.” Just to clarify, some people use the word “submission” to refer to sexual acts that involve bondage, but that is NOT what this blog post is about (sorry to disappoint you). It’s important to tackle this issue of Biblical submission in a straightforward way, because too many people have avoided the issue altogether in an attempt to avoid controversy, but... Read more

Marriage

2015-11-12T11:18:11-05:00

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3 words that can lead to divorce

Last updated on: November 12, 2015 at 11:18 am By Dave Willis

When a bride and groom walk down the aisle on their wedding day, they’re so full of promise and potential, and they never dream that the happiness of that moment could one day be shattered by divorce. Nobody plans for it, and yet, it’s a reality in too many marriages, but it doesn’t have to be a reality in yours! The steps to building a strong marriage and safeguarding your relationship for divorce is more complex than can be covered... Read more

Marriage

2017-11-30T09:40:56-05:00

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An Open Letter to Single Parents

Last updated on: November 30, 2017 at 9:40 am By Dave Willis

Dear Single Parent, I’m usually writing on issues related to marriage and/or parenting in a two-parent home, but I want to write something specifically for YOU. (more…) Read more

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2015-11-10T16:07:59-05:00

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7 things your kids will never forget about you

Last updated on: November 10, 2015 at 4:07 pm By Dave Willis

Last week, TIME republished my article on The 5 things your kids will remember about you and then a few days later, the TODAY show discussed the article live on air. The response has been tremendous to those five simple points showing how much all of us as parents want to get this parenting thing right! A lot of conversations have been happening about these issues, because we all want to cultivate the right impressions and memories for our children. Watch my short video... Read more

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2015-11-08T19:30:15-05:00

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3 things to do immediately if you feel burned out

Last updated on: November 8, 2015 at 7:30 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever felt stressed out? Burned out? Exhausted? Frazzled? Anxious? Or, any other of 1000 worrisome feelings? Has there ever been something unhealthy in your life and you know you need to let go of it, but you find yourself feeling afraid to do it? We have ALL been there and many of us are there right now, but we don’t have to live in a constant state of negativity or frustration. We were created for more. I love... Read more

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2015-11-06T14:24:02-05:00

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3 ways to improve your marriage this weekend

Last updated on: November 6, 2015 at 2:24 pm By Dave Willis

A lot of our weekends start out with a trip to a home improvement store to purchase something that will make the house or yard a little better. The store is always crowded, so it seems like a lot of people have the same idea…“The weekend is a good time to do some home improvement.” But, what would happen if we used our weekend to not just improve the house, but the relationships that make a place “home.” Here are... Read more

Marriage

2016-01-22T13:49:17-05:00

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5 ways to be an “attractive” husband

Last updated on: January 22, 2016 at 1:49 pm By Dave Willis

Men, I’m going to let you in on a little secret…Your level of “attractiveness” to your wife doesn’t have all that much to do with your physical appearance. Sure, she would appreciate it if you took care of yourself and made some effort to look (and smell) nice, but those are probably not the most important factors to her. You don’t have to look like one of the guys from Magic Mike or have six-pack abs to be the man of... Read more

Marriage

2015-11-02T15:07:46-05:00

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5 quick ways to show appreciation to your spouse

Last updated on: November 2, 2015 at 3:07 pm By Dave Willis

When we talk about marriage, we’re quick to talk about “love” (which is a good thing), but we rarely talk about the importance of “appreciation.” As I’ve talked with countless married couples online and in person, there seems to be an epidemic in marriages that stem from a lack of appreciation. When a spouse feels unappreciated, it often leads to resentment or possibly even divorce. Showing appreciation to your spouse is vital for a healthy marriage, and these four quick... Read more

Marriage

2022-10-27T11:59:42-05:00

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7 things happy people do every day

Last updated on: October 27, 2022 at 11:59 am By Dave Willis

One of the greatest desires of the human heart is to find true and meaningful happiness. Maybe you’ve grown cynical in your quest for happiness, and you’ve convinced yourself that it’s an illusion or a delusion. I’m convinced that happiness is very real and very attainable, but it’s NOT the result of luck, circumstances or even personality traits. Anyone can find happiness because it’s the result of our choices, not our circumstances. (more…) Read more

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