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2015-01-26T14:02:46-05:00

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7 lessons every daughter needs to know.

Last updated on: January 26, 2015 at 2:02 pm By Dave Willis

My amazing wife, Ashley and I are days away from having our fourth son. We are SO excited to welcome him into our family and we’re humbled by the responsibility God has entrusted to us to raise four young men. I’ve written some popular posts on parenting boys including the 7 lessons that turn a boy into a man and a heartfelt Letter to my Sons. Those posts have been very well received and some readers have asked me what principles I would share with... Read more

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2015-01-23T13:22:19-05:00

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Fun weekend event for married couples

Last updated on: January 23, 2015 at 1:22 pm By Dave Willis

My wife, Ashley and I are excited to announce that we’re partnering with Craig and Jeanette Gross (of XXXchurch.com) and bestselling authors Jeff and Shaunti Feldhaun for a weekend marriage-enrichment event for couples. It’s going to be practical, inspirational and FUN!! We want to put on these events in partnership with local churches, so please share this info with a pastor or leader at your church. If you’d be interested in learning more about bringing our event to your area, please email [email protected]... Read more

2015-01-22T22:39:21-05:00

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When his dream is her nightmare.

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 10:39 pm By Dave Willis

Marriage requires a lot of healthy compromise. It’s important for spouse’s to dream together, but based on our different personalities, one spouse’s dream might seem more like a nightmare for the other. For instance, my “dream” TV viewing is usually a sports event which is Ashley’s “nightmare.” Her dream TV viewing is a show on Lifetime or Bravo which is my “nightmare.” We usually compromise with a TV drama like Law & Order SVU or House Hunters International (which scratches our... Read more

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2015-01-22T10:08:46-05:00

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30 creative date night questions.

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 10:08 am By Dave Willis

Never stop discovering new things about your spouse. Ask each other these questions and you’re guaranteed to laugh and learn something new! You could ask each other these questions all at once, or do one a day for an entire month as a conversation starter. However you do it, have fun and enjoy the time together with your spouse! For more marriage tips and tools you can connect with me on twitter and check out our FREE, 4-part video series on The 4... Read more

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2015-01-27T11:45:08-05:00

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5 Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants!

Last updated on: January 27, 2015 at 11:45 am By Dave Willis

February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but don’t miss out on this opportunity to recharge your marriage! I know finding the right gift for your man on Valentine’s Day can be tough, so I’ve put together a list below to help you think of some new, man-approved gift suggestions. These gifts would work just as well for birthdays and other holidays too. Here’s a picture of me wearing my favorite shirt! It... Read more

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2019-08-09T14:17:27-05:00

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10 Ways Parents Must Protect Their Kids

Last updated on: August 9, 2019 at 2:17 pm By Dave Willis

My wife Ashley and I recently got a home security system. Previously, my only “home security” was keeping a Louisville Slugger under my bed! When people would ask me “Do you own a gun?” I would smile, flex my relatively miniature muscles and say, “Yeah, I own two guns!” Needless to say, it was time for an upgrade in our home security. The high-tech system alerts us whenever a door is opened. We wanted the added security for two reasons: We... Read more

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2015-01-16T08:59:48-05:00

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Ten FREE ways to improve your marriage.

Last updated on: January 16, 2015 at 8:59 am By Dave Willis

I often hear people say stuff like, “Well, I’d like to improve my marriage, but I can’t afford to.” What they usually mean is, “I can’t afford babysitters, lavish vacations, expensive gifts, etc.” If you’d like to improve your marriage, but you’re also watching your budget, I’ve got some great news for you…It doesn’t take more money to improve a marriage; it just takes more effort! To help you out, I’ve put together this list of FREE (seriously, no cost... Read more

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2015-01-13T15:33:07-05:00

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5 keys to a focused life.

Last updated on: January 13, 2015 at 3:33 pm By Dave Willis

I recently got glasses. I really needed glasses for years, but I refused to acknowledge the need. I assumed that there was a worldwide conspiracy to make words too small and blurry. My sweet wife, Ashley, finally talked me into getting my eyes checked, and I’m so glad I listened! Now, everything is in focus. I can see clearly. The headache from constant squinting and straining is gone. Sometimes life can get out of focus in a way glasses can’t correct. It happens... Read more

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2015-01-11T17:01:40-05:00

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4 ways to prevent a crisis in your marriage

Last updated on: January 11, 2015 at 5:01 pm By Dave Willis

This morning, I sat down with a married couple in crisis. The exhaustion and frustration was evident in their weary faces before either of them spoke a word to tell me about their situation. They, like many couples, are both juggling the demands of stressful careers, parenting, and several major life transitions all happening at once. In their frenetic pace of life, their marriage had been on “autopilot.” Their time together was scarce, and even when they were together, they... Read more

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2015-01-09T15:58:24-05:00

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How to start a Marriage Ministry.

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 3:58 pm By Dave Willis

As a pastor and the founder of the Facebook Marriage Page, I’ve had thousands of interactions with married couples from all over the world. These interactions have taught me a few things about the current state of marriages: 1. Married couples need encouragement and practical tools to help them. 2. Most married couples don’t know where to go to get the help they need. 3. Churches should be a huge part of the solution, but sadly, most churches don’t know where... Read more

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