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Relationships and Religion

2015-08-10T19:42:12-05:00

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Which one describes your marriage?

Last updated on: August 10, 2015 at 7:42 pm By Dave Willis

My wife, Ashley, recently talked me into buying some P90X3 workout videos. I was reluctant at first, because I pictured myself hopping around the living room wearing leg warmers and spandex like the people in my Mom’s 1980’s workout videos. I’ve never looked good in spandex. I eventually made the purchase, but what really sold me is that I walked past the mirror one day with my shirt off and took an honest self-assement. I had to admit that I... Read more

Marriage

2018-11-15T15:47:12-05:00

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How to invest into your relationships.

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

I’ve never been much a financial investment expert. My idea of a good money investment is buying a $5 pizza from Little Caesar’s instead of a $10 pizza from Papa Johns. Five bucks saved and you still get full! Feel free to use that little secret. Even with my limited knowledge of stocks and bonds, there is one financial investing principle which has helped me shape the way I view investing into relationships. Any financial planner would tell you that... Read more

Life Tools

2014-03-06T15:08:12-05:00

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4 surprising habits of happy couples

Last updated on: March 6, 2014 at 3:08 pm By Dave Willis

In his groundbreaking book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” Stephen Covey identified the traits which consistently cause people to rise from mediocrity to excellence. The book revealed the timeless truth that our daily habits will be what determines the course of our lives. This idea might sound revolutionary, but it has been around for a long time. It was the Ancient Greek Philosopher Aritstotle who said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act,... Read more

Marriage

2015-01-02T14:32:25-05:00

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7 reasons why marriage still matters.

Last updated on: January 2, 2015 at 2:32 pm By Dave Willis

As the founder of the Facebook Marriage Page and as a Pastor, I’m an advocate for stronger marriages, but I’m seeing an alarming trend of people who look at the whole idea of marriage and say, “What’s the point?” More than ever before, people are avoiding, redefining and marginalizing marriage. Some of the doubts are probably fueled from legitimate reasons like astronomical divorce rates, the social acceptance of couples’ co-habitation and a lack satisfaction among many long-time married couples, but the truth... Read more

Marriage

2017-11-08T10:49:33-05:00

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7 reasons why marriage still matters

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:49 am By Dave Willis

Whether you're single or married, we should all respect the countless benefits and celebrate the timeless beauty of marriage. Read more

Marriage

2015-01-03T14:43:31-05:00

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The secret that could wreck your marriage.

Last updated on: January 3, 2015 at 2:43 pm By Dave Willis

She sat in my office crying. At first I thought the tears were only because she missed her husband who had been deployed to Afghanistan three months earlier, but as she began to open up to my wife, Ashley, and I, we quickly discovered that there was much to her pain than just the physical distance between her and her husband. She was about to tell us a secret that she had sworn to herself that she would never tell... Read more

2017-12-22T19:37:33-05:00

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Dave Willis Quotes

Last updated on: December 22, 2017 at 7:37 pm By Dave Willis

Below are some of the most popular quotes I’ve shared online. Many are related to marriage and relationships since my largest platform is the Facebook Marriage Page, but there are also encouraging and inspirational quotes related to faith, parenting, courage and other areas. I hope these words encourage you! In addition to the quotes below, you can see the top quotes from my new book “The Seven Laws of Love” by clicking here. Please feel free to share these on facebook, pinterest,... Read more

Inspiration and Encouragement

2014-02-12T18:11:44-05:00

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5 tips that will make you a better parent.

Last updated on: February 12, 2014 at 6:11 pm By Dave Willis

When our first child was born on April, 23, 2005, I was instantly in love with this precious little bundle of joy. Right from the beginning, I would have jumped in front of a truck to protect him, but even though I had plenty of love and good intentions, I was CLUELESS! I had no idea what it meant to be a good parent. Nearly a decade and two more kids later, Ashley and I are still doing our best... Read more

Family and Parenthood

2023-03-10T11:17:33-05:00

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4 Secrets Husbands Don’t Tell Their Wives

Last updated on: March 10, 2023 at 11:17 am By Dave Willis

As you’ve probably already figured out, when God designed men and women, he made us different. I’m going to give you ladies a rare peek into the mind of a dude. Granted, we’re all unique, and I’m not trying to make broad generalizations that all men and all women fall into specific little categories, but as I’ve talked with men from all over the world, I’ve discovered that these four principles seem to consistently hold true. If you’re a woman... Read more

Marriage

2014-12-17T23:22:29-05:00

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How to avoid the 7 biggest deathbed regrets.

Last updated on: December 17, 2014 at 11:22 pm By Dave Willis

Today I had the privilege of sitting at the bedside of man who is nearing the end of his journey while holding the hand of the wife who has stood by his side for almost seven decades. After a lifetime of love and laughter, of trials and turmoils, of memories and milestones, it’s time for them to say “goodbye”. Being in that moment with these two extraordinary individuals was surreal. It reminded me that this moment will one day come... Read more

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