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Relationships and Religion

2022-11-01T13:05:18-05:00

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7 ways parents harm their children without even realizing it.

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:05 pm By Dave Willis

As a parent, I “blow it” pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it’s when I lose my temper and yell at the kids. Other times, it’s when I burp out loud at the dinner table right after I’ve scolded one of my boys for doing the same thing. With most of my parenting blunders, I’m instantly aware of the mistake which gives me the opportunity to apologize and try to correct it, but I’ve found that some of the... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2020-06-26T12:27:05-05:00

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7 ways parents harm their children without even realizing it

Last updated on: June 26, 2020 at 12:27 pm By Dave Willis

As a parent, I "blow it" pretty much everyday in some way. Sometimes it's when I lose my temper and yell at the kids. Other times, it's when I burp out loud at the dinner table right after I've scolded... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2015-05-17T17:22:54-05:00

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7 deathbed regrets (and how to avoid them)

Last updated on: May 17, 2015 at 5:22 pm By Dave Willis

My life has been shaped by death. I know that probably sounds kind of morbid, but I’m not obsessed with zombies or anything. My unique experiences around death have given me a profound appreciation for life. Let me explain… As I was growing up, my Mom was a Hospice nurse who would care for patients in their final days of life. Sometimes, I would go with her on her house calls and I’d sit at the bedside of a man... Read more

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Life Tools

2015-01-02T21:34:59-05:00

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5 ways to love someone who is acting unlovable

Last updated on: January 2, 2015 at 9:34 pm By Dave Willis

We all can be hard to love sometimes, but I’ve found that people usually need love the most in those moments when they “deserve” love the least. This true story below changed my life and my thinking about love and I believe it could do the same for you. My Aunt Laurie is one of the most lovable people you’ll ever meet. She has a contagious joy and her laughter fills the room from the moment she walks in the... Read more

Inspiration and Encouragement

2014-07-25T21:14:06-05:00

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What happens when you say "yes" to God.

Last updated on: July 25, 2014 at 9:14 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever felt like you should do something, but you really didn’t want to do it? This tug-of-war between my selfishness and my conscience happens more thank I’d like to admit. There have been so many times my selfish side wins out and I completely and willfully ignore an opportunity for a life-changing moment. There have been other times when I swallow my pride and say “Yes” to God. Those are the moments that have become turning points in my life... Read more

Inspiration and Encouragement

2014-07-25T21:14:06-05:00

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What happens when you say “yes” to God.

Last updated on: July 25, 2014 at 9:14 pm By Dave Willis

Inspiration and Encouragement

2015-01-12T10:03:51-05:00

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5 ways to improve your marriage using your smart phone

Last updated on: January 12, 2015 at 10:03 am By Dave Willis

We live in an age of technology where most people spend more time with their cell phones than they spend with their husbands or wives. All this technology overload has done some significant damage to marriages which my wife, Ashley, and I discuss in our short YouTube video on why Your iPhone might be hurting your marriage. Despite the negative drawbacks our phones can potentially have on our relationships, these tiny supercomputers can also be a powerful tool for building relationships. If... Read more

Marriage

2018-11-15T15:47:22-05:00

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One simple principle that could instantly improve your life.

Last updated on: November 15, 2018 at 3:47 pm By Dave Willis

In 1972, Stanford University conducted a groundbreaking study which unlocked a powerful insight into human behavior. Hundreds of children from all walks of life were brought onto campus and given what is now famously known as, “The Marshmallow Test.” Essentially, the test was very basic. The child would sit at a table and a researcher would place one marshmallow in front of the hungry kid and then give this proposition, “This is your marshmallow. You can eat it now if you... Read more

Life Tools

2014-07-18T15:28:15-05:00

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One simple principle that could instantly improve your life (introducing Stanford’s “Marshmallow Test”)

Last updated on: July 18, 2014 at 3:28 pm By Dave Willis

Use this to change your life! Read more

Life Tools

2019-07-11T17:13:51-05:00

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The 5 Duties of every Dad

Last updated on: July 11, 2019 at 5:13 pm By Dave Willis

“Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.” Nehemiah 4:14 I love being a Dad. It’s by far the hardest job I’ve ever had, but despite the diapers, tantrums, spills, stains, arguments, and backtalk, I wouldn’t trade it for the world! I love my kids more than I can describe in words, and I recognize that they are a gift from God. They bring me... Read more

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