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Relationships and Religion

2015-07-14T14:15:29-05:00

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The MOST important lesson a parent can teach a child

Last updated on: July 14, 2015 at 2:15 pm By Dave Willis

I love my children dearly, and I see so much potential in them, but sometimes they make REALLY bad choices. They’ll say things with no filter, they’ll do things with no thought to consequences and they’ll impulsively choose things that are harmful to themselves and others. Several of these bad choices have resulted in injury, which is why all of my boys (except for our infant) have made at least one trip to the Emergency Room. There’s never a dull... Read more

Family and Parenthood

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2015-07-09T09:43:01-05:00

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4 reasons why we need to raise our kids to love America

Last updated on: July 9, 2015 at 9:43 am By Dave Willis

It’s never been more popular to beat up on America. Almost daily, there seem to be news stories highlighting our lack of patriotism. Last week, a Gallup Poll revealed that fewer Americans than ever are “very proud” to be American. This week, pop superstar Ariana Grande was shown in a viral video where she said, “I hate America. I hate Americans.” I almost never write about issues of politics or patriotism, because I believe that God created the family (not... Read more

Family and Parenthood

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2022-11-08T16:29:09-05:00

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7 rules guaranteed to prevent infidelity

Last updated on: November 8, 2022 at 4:29 pm By Dave Willis

I’ve lived through the tragedy of seeing loved ones, respected leaders and close friends wreck their marriages through a single act of infidelity. Whenever I hear the tragically familiar story of another couple caught in the aftermath of adultery, it’s a wakeup call for me. I want to do everything in my power to prevent infidelity, because I’m convinced that without the proper safeguards, it could happen to anybody. I know that my marriage, my family, my ministry and my... Read more

Marriage

2017-11-08T10:45:05-05:00

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8 rules guaranteed to prevent infidelity

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:45 am By Dave Willis

I've lived through the tragedy of seeing loved ones, respected leaders and close friends wreck their marriages through a single act of infidelity. Whenever I hear the tragically familiar story of another couple caught in the aftermath of adultery, it's... Read more

Marriage

2015-07-05T14:16:39-05:00

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5 vital ways to connect with your spouse

Last updated on: July 5, 2015 at 2:16 pm By Dave Willis

I sat with a couple in my office recently, and before either of them had spoken a word, I already knew they were having serious problems in their marriage I knew because of their posture, and the distance between them. They never touched each other. As my wife Ashley and I have interacted with couples from all walks of life, we’ve discovered that one of the biggest problems in modern marriages is a lack of touch. Lack of touch in marriage is... Read more

Marriage

2015-07-02T14:53:30-05:00

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Ten parenting tips that can instantly impact your family

Last updated on: July 2, 2015 at 2:53 pm By Dave Willis

When Ashley and I became parents a decade ago, we were pretty clueless about how to take care of this little human being who was now our responsibility. Along the way, we’ve been collecting good parenting advice for mentors, books and anywhere else we can find it. I need all the help I can get, because parenting is the hardest (and also the most important) responsibility I’ve ever been given. Below is a list of the some of the advice... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2015-07-01T07:32:43-05:00

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An unexpected parenting lesson from a Mob Boss

Last updated on: July 1, 2015 at 7:32 am By Dave Willis

One of the biggest news stories from this past week came from a very unlikely source. Former Boston Mob Boss, “Whitey” Bulger, spent over a decade as #2 on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list (right behind Osama Bin Laden). The ruthless criminal was linked to countless crimes, but he managed to evade capture until his arrest in 2011 at the age of eighty-one. Johnny Depp will actually be playing Bulger in a movie called “Black Mass” due for release... Read more

Family and Parenthood

Life Tools

2015-06-30T19:25:23-05:00

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Why “meeting in the middle” can hurt your marriage

Last updated on: June 30, 2015 at 7:25 pm By Dave Willis

When my wife Ashley and I got engaged fifteen years ago, people started giving us all sorts of marriage advice. We really appreciated all the insights, and much of it has helped us greatly in our own marriage and in our work helping other couples. One bit of marriage advice we heard over and over was the common saying, “In marriage, you have to meet in the middle.” Compromise and communication are clearly hallmarks of a healthy marriage, but the longer I’m married,... Read more

Marriage

2015-06-26T21:12:15-05:00

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How the same-sex marriage verdict can change YOUR marriage

Last updated on: June 26, 2015 at 9:12 pm By Dave Willis

Today, the United States Supreme Court issued an historic ruling making same-sex marriage legal in all American states and jurisdictions. The White House was lit in rainbow colors following an official statement announcing a new chapter had begun in our nation. There has been (and will continue to be) fierce debate around issues related to same-sex marriage. Whether you are thrilled with the verdict or you’re disappointed by it, one thing we can all agree on is that today marks a defining... Read more

Marriage

2015-06-23T15:50:12-05:00

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7 keys to lifelong love

Last updated on: June 23, 2015 at 3:50 pm By Dave Willis

I officiated a funeral recently for a man in our church and when I was asking friends and family beforehand to share stories about him, his sister said something of him that remains one of the highest and most beautiful compliments I’ve ever heard. She said, “He loved his wife more than I ever saw any man love any woman.” What a profound legacy of love. I remember thinking, “I hope the same is said of me and how I... Read more

Marriage

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