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February 2015

February 27, 2015

Dave Willis bio

Maybe you regularly read this blog and wonder who I am and what I'm all...

February 26, 2015

12 causes of stress in marriage

Marriage is awesome, but it can also be really stressful some days! Every marriage faces challenges....

February 23, 2015

The Secret to Excellence

Have you ever looked at someone who seemed to have great success in their relationships,...

February 20, 2015

Dealing with “baggage” in your marriage

Last time I flew on a plane, I remember feeling shocked at how expensive it...

February 19, 2015

The 9 most important words in a marriage

(Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.com) Some people believe the philosophy..."Being in love means never having to...

February 17, 2015

5 ways to bring more laughter to your marriage

Laughter fills the soundtrack of a healthy marriage. When was the last time you and...

February 12, 2015

3 ways you might be disrespecting your spouse on accident

Has your spouse ever said or done something that made you want to cry or...

February 11, 2015

How (and when) to talk to your kids about S-E-X

Not long ago, my seven-year-old son picked up a Maxim Magazine at the barber shop...

February 10, 2015

Your favorite love and marriage quotes

THANK YOU for being part of our online community through this blog and our Facebook Marriage...

February 09, 2015

The 7 ingredients of a perfect blog post

We live in an exciting time. For the first time in all of human history,...

February 09, 2015

How many kids should you have?

One of the most important questions married couples wrestle with is, "How many kids should...

February 08, 2015

Ten essential ingredients in EVERY healthy relationship

As the Founder of StrongerMarriages.org, a pastor a relationship blogger, and the author of The Seven...

February 08, 2015

Ten essential principles for true intimacy.

I just finished reading the book "Scary Close: Dropping the act and finding true intimacy" by: Donald Miller....

February 06, 2015

7 realities about life with a newborn baby

A few days ago, my AMAZING wife Ashley gave birth to our fourth son! Yes, you read...

February 04, 2015

50 Shades of Marriage

"50 Shades of Grey" has become a worldwide phenomenon which has stirred up a lot...

February 01, 2015

Ten “House Rules” for a Happy Marriage.

Your marriage can move to a new level of health and happiness when you establish...

January 2015

January 29, 2015

8 surprising teachings about marriage in the Bible.

As the founder of the Facebook "Marriage" Page, I've had thousands of interactions with people from...

January 26, 2015

7 lessons every daughter needs to know.

My amazing wife, Ashley and I are days away from having our fourth son. We are...

January 23, 2015

Fun weekend event for married couples

My wife, Ashley and I are excited to announce that we're partnering with Craig and Jeanette...

January 22, 2015

When his dream is her nightmare.

Marriage requires a lot of healthy compromise. It's important for spouse's to dream together, but based...

January 22, 2015

30 creative date night questions.

Never stop discovering new things about your spouse. Ask each other these questions and you're...

January 21, 2015

5 Valentine’s Day gifts your husband actually wants!

February 14 can come and go without much fanfare for the typical married couple, but...

January 20, 2015

10 Ways Parents Must Protect Their Kids

My wife Ashley and I recently got a home security system. Previously, my only "home security"...

December 2014

December 26, 2014

7 ways to shift your thinking about marriage.

I've invested a lot of time and energy trying to figure out why some couples...

December 16, 2014

9 things your husband is always thinking about

One of the greatest challenges in marriage is navigating the differences between the typical male...

December 12, 2014

7 ways a husband needs respect from his wife.

Before reading the article below, please download our new Marriage App on iTunes for a library of...

December 10, 2014

7 Questions you need to ask your spouse

You can grow closer to your husband or wife by asking the right questions. Some...

December 08, 2014

8 simple ways to instantly improve your marriage.

I stepped on a scale in the doctor's office last week, and I assumed their...

December 05, 2014

The Sex Talk

Below is a guest post from my friend Craig Gross who is an author and the founder...

December 01, 2014

The Most Important Gift You’ll Give This Christmas

One of the biggest stresses of Christmas is in the gift-giving. Fighting crowds at Walmart,...