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Relationships and Religion

2015-10-30T19:56:49-05:00

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The bigger story behind the story of your marriage

Last updated on: October 30, 2015 at 7:56 pm By Dave Willis

Below is a guest post from my friend Matt Brown. This could make a HUGE difference in your marriage! For more info on Matt, check out his amazing new book and his popular, previous guest post on Ten lessons learned from the first ten years of marriage or check out his bio at the bottom of this post. Think back to your wedding day. All those people coming together, your parents sparing no expense, all to celebrate you and your spouse, and the beginning... Read more

Marriage

2015-10-22T10:29:50-05:00

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7 ways to instantly reduce stress

Last updated on: October 22, 2015 at 10:29 am By Dave Willis

Last year I developed some digestive problems. At first, I thought the internal aches and pains were just part of “getting old,” but as the issues persisted, I realized that there was more going on. In addition to my churning stomach, I found myself getting angry easily, fidgety, and basically unpleasant all-around. I finally realized that STRESS was the main culprit. I didn’t have the time or money to go spend a few months in Hawaii on a de-stressing retreat,... Read more

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2015-10-20T10:03:18-05:00

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How to deal with a lazy spouse

Last updated on: October 20, 2015 at 10:03 am By Dave Willis

One of the most frustrating challenges in a marriage happens when one spouse is doing the majority of the work and the other spouse seems content to be “lazy.” I often hear things like, “I just don’t know what to do! I feel like I’m carrying everything by myself and he/she doesn’t seem to care.” That’s certainly a lonely and frustrating situation, and if you’re currently facing the unique challenges of a lazy or disconnected husband or wife, here are... Read more

Marriage

2015-10-19T15:23:39-05:00

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The 5 things your spouse will remember about you

Last updated on: October 19, 2015 at 3:23 pm By Dave Willis

I recently heard a couple reminiscing about past memories together and the husband said, “Last year, I bought my wife some concert tickets for her birthday to hear a band we both loved when we were younger. It was a great night and during one of their most popular songs, I leaned over to her and said, ‘Wow, this song brings back a lot of memories! I remember that time this song came on the radio and we both started... Read more

Marriage

2015-10-15T10:21:53-05:00

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4 things married men need to START doing

Last updated on: October 15, 2015 at 10:21 am By Dave Willis

Last month, I wrote a post that went viral on the 9 things married men need to stop doing and my amazing wife Ashley also wrote a popular post on the things married women need to stop doing. These posts started a lot of conversations, and hopefully, they’ve been helpful in creating some healthy new habits in many marriages. As a followup, I wanted to take a more positive perspective and focus in on those important things husbands need to START doing (or KEEP doing if you’ve... Read more

Marriage

2015-10-12T12:42:18-05:00

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How to support a friend with breast cancer

Last updated on: October 12, 2015 at 12:42 pm By Dave Willis

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, below is a guest blog post from Jill Lynn Buteyn. October is breast cancer awareness month, but most of us don’t need to be reminded to be aware of the disease. We already are aware. We know a friend or family member who’s currently fighting it or has fought it in the past. We recognize that breast cancer is hard and heartbreaking, and that it doesn’t discriminate in age. But what we don’t often... Read more

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2015-10-11T14:23:23-05:00

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The 3 most dangerous words in a marriage

Last updated on: October 11, 2015 at 2:23 pm By Dave Willis

After spending years studying marriage and spending time with countless married couples, I can tell a lot about the current health of a relationship simply by watching a husband and wife interact with each other for one minute. The words they speak, the tone of those words and the non-verbal communication all work together to create a snapshot of the level of intimacy, respect and trust between the two of them. I’ve also noticed that the healthiest couples work to... Read more

Marriage

2015-10-09T15:36:33-05:00

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The 4 most important parts of a marriage

Last updated on: October 9, 2015 at 3:36 pm By Dave Willis

As a pastor and author on marriage issues, I’m often asked, “What does it take to make a great marriage?” It’s a great question, and while there’s no shortcut to building a solid, lifelong relationship, the recipe is simpler than we might think. I’m going to take EVERYTHING I’ve learned about marriage from my years of research and ministry and boil it down into the simplest description possible. Here’s what it takes to have a great marriage… (more…) Read more

Marriage

2015-10-08T08:24:20-05:00

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A prayer for my marriage

Last updated on: October 8, 2015 at 8:24 am By Dave Willis

I believe in the power of prayer. One of the simplest ways you can invest into your marriage is by praying with and for your spouse. God uses our prayers to change our circumstances and He also uses prayers to change our perspectives. I’d encourage you to prayer this prayer below (or your own version of it) DAILY. There’s nothing at all “magical” about these words, but there is something supernatural that can happen when we pray with faith. (more…) Read more

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2015-10-02T14:10:48-05:00

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Where was God during the mass shooting?

Last updated on: October 2, 2015 at 2:10 pm By Dave Willis

Earlier this week, our nation was rocked by yet another tragic school shooting. A disturbed man walked into a writing class on the typically tranquil community college campus in Oregon and he opened fire. The wake of the disaster has created more debate over gun laws, more fear, and more questions like, “Where was God?” (more…) Read more

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