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2022-11-01T13:58:10-05:00

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Is Anything “Off Limits” for a Married Couple in the Bedroom?

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 1:58 pm By Dave Willis

I was recently having lunch with a friend and he shared some frustrations he was having in his sex life. I asked him if he wanted to elaborate (not because I was trying to pry into the intimate details of... Read more

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2017-11-08T08:52:38-05:00

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12 Questions to Consider Before Divorcing

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 8:52 am By Dave Willis

Almost everyday, I talk to someone whose marriage is in crisis. They often feel desperate, exhausted and alone. It’s a heartbreaking scenario when the dreams of “Happily Ever After” are crushed, and in the midst of all the pain and... Read more

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2017-11-08T09:03:02-05:00

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Nine Reasons Why Modern Marriage isn’t Working

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 9:03 am By Dave Willis

As the founders of the Facebook Marriage Page and StrongerMarriages.com, my wife Ashley and I have had interactions with thousands of married couples (both online and in person), and I'm ready to make a potentially scandalous claim...MODERN MARRIAGE ISN'T WORKING. Just clarify, it's not that... Read more

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2017-08-09T08:10:50-05:00

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Hope for Those Struggling with Anxiety or Depression

Last updated on: August 9, 2017 at 8:10 am By Dave Willis

My wife Ashley suffered through a four-year battle of anxiety, worry and depression. It started as a bout of postpartum depression when our first son was born, but then it lingered and morphed into a long season of debilitating struggle. After many sleepless nights, hours of professional counseling and countless prayers, Ashley emerged from that challenge stronger on the other side. As she’s shared her story with others, she’s found that MILLIONS of people are facing the same difficulties she faced and... Read more

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2018-01-31T08:49:41-05:00

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9 “Rules” to Affair-Proof Your Marriage

Last updated on: January 31, 2018 at 8:49 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 a sexual... Read more

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2018-01-25T13:24:12-05:00

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13 Bible Verses that Changed My Marriage

Last updated on: January 25, 2018 at 1:24 pm By Dave Willis

The Bible has changed my life and my marriage. Seriously. Depending on where you are on your faith journey, you may look at the Bible (as I do) as a love letter from God filled with inspiration and instruction for... Read more

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2022-11-01T14:08:20-05:00

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The 7 Things Your Kids Will Remember About You

Last updated on: November 1, 2022 at 2:08 pm By Dave Willis

This past summer, my family made an epic roadtrip covering sixteen states in two weeks. Ashley and I loaded up our four sons (ages 12, 10, 5 and 2) into a smelly minivan and embarked on a cross-country trek that hit multiple... Read more

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2017-11-08T09:04:31-05:00

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5 Keys to Becoming an Influencer

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 9:04 am By Dave Willis

Imagine the good you could accomplish if you had more influence. Imagine how you could positively impact your friends, family members, colleagues and communities if you were handed a microphone and the words you spoke were heard, understood and applied... Read more

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2017-07-26T10:24:25-05:00

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FREE 31-Day Marriage Devotional from Dave and Ashley Willis

Last updated on: July 26, 2017 at 10:24 am By Dave Willis

My wife Ashley and I have been working with married couples for many years. We’ve created videos, books and other marriage-building resources, but we’ve often been asked for a a couples’ devotional. If you’re unfamiliar with the term “devotional,” it’s basically a collection of short readings (based on the Bible) meant to spark conversation and positive steps of growth. I’m excited to announce that we’ve created a new 31-Day Marriage Devotional and it’s totally FREE. We didn’t feel right charging money for this resource,... Read more

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2017-11-08T09:11:18-05:00

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7 Keys to Having a Healthy Relationship With In-Laws

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 9:11 am By Dave Willis

Not long ago, I was talking with a young couple and the wife broke down crying over the tensions they were facing in their marriage because of their strained relationship with in-laws. There was tension on both sides of their... Read more

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