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7 Things Your Kids Will Remember About You

Dave Willis — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 11:03:09 +0000

Guess what? Kids will remember what they love about you. As parents, we tend to stress about things that actually don’t matter that much, but here are 7 important things in life that your kids will not forget!

4 Things You Should Never Ever Do in Marriage

Dave Willis — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 12:03:28 +0000

If you want to prevent unnecessary conflict in marriage, protect your spouse’s heart, and keep a solid foundation of trust, then please DON’T do these four things.

10 Signs of an Emotional Affair

Dave Willis — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:01:02 +0000

I often advise couples to be VERY careful about having close friends of the opposite sex, because most affairs start out as “friendships” that cross the line.

The Best Marriage Advice We’ve Ever Heard

Dave Willis — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:07:12 +0000

Choose to love each other even in those moments when you struggle to like each other. Love is a commitment, not just a feeling.

5 Things Men Should Know About Submission

Dave Willis — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:07:20 +0000

Submission in the Bible is one of the most controversial, misused, and misunderstood marriage teachings. Men in particular need to keep these five things in mind.

My Spouse Had an Affair! Now What?

Dave Willis — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 05:55:25 +0000

For those couples where both spouses are willing to move forward together, don’t quit! The road will be long and it will be difficult, but it will be worth the effort! The Lord will give you grace and strength for the journey and this deep scar can become a powerful part of your testimony someday.

12 Habits That Lead to Divorce…and How to Avoid Them!

Dave Willis — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 12:19:28 +0000

No one intends to develop these habits that lead to divorce. In fact, every married couple has exchanged vows which promise “til death do us part,” but for far too many marriages, their dreams of “forever” are crushed by divorce.

To My Friend Whose Marriage Is Pretty Much Dead

Dave Willis — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

"Life is busy, but overall, it’s pretty good. My job is going well. Kids are great. My marriage is pretty much dead.“

8 Bible Verses About Sex

Dave Willis — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:50:20 +0000

Why read Bible verses about sex? Perhaps it surprises you to think of the Bible as a practical manual for your sex life, but I’m convinced it's the most important resource you could turn to.

What Your Phone Reveals About Your Marriage

Dave Willis — Sat, 09 May 2020 05:00:22 +0000

How couples handle their cell phones reveals a lot about the health of their marriage.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex at Every Age

Dave Willis — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:00:05 +0000

Have you been dreading “The Talk” with your kids? You know the one I’m talking about. The talk about “the birds and the bees” which actually has nothing at all to do with birds or bees. Let’s call it what it is. We’re talking about SEX. Curious about how to talk to your kids about sex?

7 Ways to Remove Financial Stress From Your Marriage

Dave Willis — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 05:55:55 +0000

Financial pressure can certainly squeeze a husband and a wife in some very unique ways, and if the couple can’t find unity around a financial plan, money troubles can become a wedge that drives them apart.

5 Bad Habits That Could Lead to Infidelity

Dave Willis — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 11:00:32 +0000

Are you practicing these unhealthy marriage habits?

Should You Support Your Spouse When You Disagree with Them?

Dave Willis — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 13:15:20 +0000

God calls married couples to live in unity, but unity does NOT always mean uniformity. A husband and wife should be unified in their commitment to each other and their core convictions, but every couple is going to have different personalities, different perspectives, and different opinions. In those moments of disagreement, can you support your […]

I’m Not in Love with My Spouse Anymore

Dave Willis — Thu, 09 May 2019 05:55:10 +0000

The reality is many couples experience a loveless marriage at some point in their time together. Does this mean it's time for a divorce?

Should I Be Allowed to Check My Spouse’s Phone?

Dave Willis — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 06:55:38 +0000

When a spouse is defensive or secretive about his/her phone, it’s usually a symptom of some kind of unhealthy behavior.

Stop Comparing Your Marriage to Past Relationships

Dave Willis — Mon, 10 Dec 2018 22:30:17 +0000

We all come into marriage with a past. Our upbringing. Our past experiences. Our previous decisions. Here's why you need to stop comparing your marriage to past relationships.

When Your Spouse is Halfway Out the Door

Dave Willis — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:34 +0000

“What am I supposed to do when my husband/wife tells me they want a divorce?”

Is The Man Really the ‘Head of the Household’?

Dave Willis — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 05:55:52 +0000

If a guy is really being a leader in the home, doesn’t that mean he should be the one expecting or even demanding his own way?

7 Signs You’re Having an Emotional Affair

Dave Willis — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 04:50:56 +0000

Before you have to ask “How did I let it go this far?” know the signs of an emotional affair.

When Your Wife Is a Bully

Dave Willis — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 05:55:47 +0000

When a man has an abusive wife, he often feels complex emotions that include pain inflicted by his wife's behavior, plus shame and isolation. Here are some thoughts about what to do when your wife is a bully.

8 Ways to Show Your Wife Respect

Dave Willis — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:50:01 +0000

It is a fallacy to believe that men only need respect (not love) and women only need love (not respect).

How Does a Marriage Survive the Loss of a Child

Dave Willis — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 05:00:09 +0000

The worst tragedy a married couple could ever face is the loss of a child. There’s no pain deeper, and the intense grief can spiral into a cyclone of negative emotions that often tear the marriage apart in the aftermath of the tragedy.

The Secret Christian Porn Crisis

Dave Willis — Tue, 08 May 2018 05:55:13 +0000

In our years of working with couples, we’ve watched pornography devastate marriages. In fact, we’re convinced that there is no greater enemy of intimacy than pornography.

Why Churches Should Focus More on Marriage

Dave Willis — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 05:00:17 +0000

Marriage is uniquely and sacredly designed to display God’s kingdom on earth. When marriages improve, nearly everything else improves as a result.

What Counts as Infidelity

Dave Willis — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 05:00:18 +0000

“Infidelity” just means broken trust, and anytime you break your spouse’s trust it’s a form of infidelity whether sex was involved or not.

7 Habits That Can Lead to Adultery in Marriage…and How to Stop It Now

Dave Willis — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 06:00:30 +0000

Few people deliberately set out to commit adultery in marriage. BUT tolerating these actions will create a mindset in your marriage that will make adultery much more likely to happen.

5 Boundaries to Save You from Unhealthy Relationships and Manipulative People

Dave Willis — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 05:50:06 +0000

Do you know how to protect yourself from manipulative people and unhealthy relationships? Sadly, far too many people do not have a good understanding of how to have boundaries in their relationships.

Overcoming the Scars of Sexual Abuse

Dave Willis — Mon, 02 Oct 2017 05:00:12 +0000

We’re not defined by what we’ve done or by what’s been done to us.

7 Subtle Ways Couples Drift Apart

Dave Willis — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:00:35 +0000

MANY couples experience this same cycle that leads to feelings of hopelessness, and it can make the option of divorce appear like an attractive fresh start instead of a devastating last resort.

9 Reasons Why Modern Marriage Is Not Working

Dave Willis — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:00:10 +0000

Modern marriage isn't working, and as a result, families are being built without a solid foundation. Here are nine key ways our modern world seems to be missing the mark when it comes to marriage.

How to Have a Strong Marriage in 5 Minutes Per Day

Dave Willis — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:00:27 +0000

When your marriage is struggling, the stress will bleed over into all other parts of your life.

5 Reasons Why Couples Drift Apart

Dave Willis — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:00:21 +0000

DON’T MAKE ASSUMPTIONS! Talk about everything. Express your feelings and ask your spouse to do the same.

6 Signs Your Spouse Is Considering Divorce

Dave Willis — Fri, 26 May 2017 05:00:29 +0000

As a spouse starts pulling away from the marriage, he/she wants to justify the affair and/or their desire to plan a future that doesn’t include you.

Cell Phone Privacy In Marriage: Give Spouse Full Access

Dave Willis — Fri, 12 May 2017 05:00:46 +0000

When a spouse is defensive or secretive about his/her phone, it’s usually a symptom of some kind of unhealthy behavior.

7 Questions Kids Ask About Divorce

Dave Willis — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 05:00:31 +0000

In that moment, I realized that I was not equipped to address this important issue with my own kids.