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Relationships and Religion

2015-08-27T18:27:03-05:00

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A Letter to My Sons

Last updated on: August 27, 2015 at 6:27 pm By Dave Willis

Cooper, Connor, Chandler and Chatham You guys are too young to care anything about reading Dad’s blog right now, but one day, I hope you stumble across this and get something out of it. Above everything else I write, always know that you are loved. You are each a gift from God and your Mom and I are so blessed to be your parents! Remember that the measure of a man has nothing to do with your stature, your salary... Read more

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2013-10-24T21:42:41-05:00

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How to be an AMAZING Wife.

Last updated on: October 24, 2013 at 9:42 pm By Dave Willis

This is a followup to one of our most popular posts: How to be a Great Husband. I believe every married woman wants to be the best wife she can be, but it’s hard to have a clear picture of what that really means or looks like. The media seems to bombard women with conflicting messages about what the “ideal woman” is all about. One moment you’re being told to starve yourself and spend all your time in the gym and... Read more

Marriage

2013-10-21T09:36:43-05:00

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The little things in Marriage make a BIG difference!

Last updated on: October 21, 2013 at 9:36 am By Dave Willis

My wife Ashley and I are members of the local YMCA, but for us, going to the gym is more than just an opportunity to workout. It offers two hours of free childcare, and for parents of three young boys, that’s worth it’s weight in gold! One of our favorite “dates” happens at the Y. While our kids are playing and having fun, we spend the first thirty minutes sitting down and having a cup of coffee and talking with... Read more

Marriage

2013-10-15T14:49:19-05:00

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End Sex Trafficking

Last updated on: October 15, 2013 at 2:49 pm By Dave Willis

“If slavery isn’t wrong, then nothing is wrong.” -Abraham Lincoln “A threat to justice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I want you to imagine that your eight-year-old daughter is stolen from you. As a parent of three young kids, I know that this is the worst possible nightmare any parent could have. After she is taken, she is sold and smuggled into a foreign land where her innocence is forever shattered. Her new... Read more

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2013-10-15T09:43:57-05:00

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16 Simple Ways to bring more FUN to your Marriage!

Last updated on: October 15, 2013 at 9:43 am By Dave Willis

Below is a list of some practical and inexpensive ways you can instantly add more FUN to your marriage! We could all use more of that! For ongoing, marriage-building tools, you can connect with me on twitter by clicking here and subscribe to our email list at the top of this page for a free ebook download. You can also get a FREE sneak peak of our new video series “Best Sex Life Now’ by clicking here. Brian and Mary have learned that creating... Read more

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2017-11-08T10:50:33-05:00

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16 simple ways to bring more FUN to your marriage (yes, even yours!)

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:50 am By Dave Willis

Okay, you're doing life together -- there's no reason it shouldn't be fun! Read more

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2013-10-10T14:48:41-05:00

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7 traits that separate "Good" Marriages from "Great" Marriages.

Last updated on: October 10, 2013 at 2:48 pm By Dave Willis

A few years ago, Jim Collins wrote an amazing book called “Good to Great” where he researched the factors that separated “good” companies from “great” ones. It became an instant classed that revolutionized how many companies operate. I’ve looked at marriages through that same lens he used to examine companies and I’ve discovered some traits that seem be present in the greatest of marriages. I believe every couple can and should have “great” marriage, and if you’re willing to start... Read more

Marriage

2017-11-08T10:50:44-05:00

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7 traits that separate GOOD Marriages from GREAT ones

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:50 am By Dave Willis

Embed from Getty Images A few years ago, Jim Collins wrote an amazing book called "Good to Great" where he researched the factors that separated "good" companies from "great" ones. It became an instant classed that revolutionized how many companies... Read more

Marriage

2013-10-07T12:05:37-05:00

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The 3 Keys to Lifelong Love

Last updated on: October 7, 2013 at 12:05 pm By Dave Willis

Have you ever wondered why some couples seem to grow more and more in love as the years go by while others seem to grow more and more annoyed by each other as the years go by? Hopefully, you want to be part of that first group who experiences growing love, deeper friendship and more intimate connection with each other. This isn’t something that happens by chance; couples who make it work will tell you that it takes being intentional... Read more

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2017-11-08T10:50:45-05:00

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3 Keys to Lifelong Love

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:50 am By Dave Willis

Want to be in love forever? Follow these age-old principles. Read more

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