Three Steps to Overcoming Insecurity

We deal with our insecurities in different ways. As individuals, both Karen and I were insecure early in our marriage. The more insecure I felt, the more macho I acted. If you made me feel insecure, I'd puff out my chest and challenge you. But when Karen felt insecure, she'd almost try to disappear. She cowered and became shy when someone intimidated her. The reality is all of us feel insecure from time to... read more

How to Renew Passion in Your Marriage

In Matthew 6, Jesus said, "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." That last sentence is powerful. The word "treasure" comes from the Greek word thesaurus, which means a repository of treasures, or a treasure chest. The word "heart" comes from kardia, which means the... read more

How to Heal from Generational Pain

Whenever I speak about my series "The Hurt Pocket," I almost always ask the audience a simple question: "How many of you would say you’ve experienced an event in your life that was emotionally devastating? Something so wounding that it actually altered your personality—maybe even your future?" Without exception, almost every hand is raised. I then ask a follow-up question: "How many would say this painful... read more

How a Good Babysitter Can Save Your Marriage

How a Good Babysitter Can Save Your Marriage by Dave Willis   If you've spent any time listening to The Naked Marriage Podcast or reading any of our books or blogs, you already know that Ashley and I are HUGE fans of date nights! Regular date nights have been a source of fuel to keep our marriage going strong since the beginning, and we're convinced EVERY couple needs to make a date night part of the... read more

The Five Steps of Financial Intimacy in Marriage

The Five Steps of Financial Intimacy in Marriage by Jimmy Evans   You don’t need me to tell you this, but money is an essential part of our everyday lives. Because of that significance, it is also a notorious cause of stress. The worst stress on earth is financial stress. Karen and I lived with that kind of stress early in our marriage. Many young couples do. At the same time, money is part of... read more

Finding Your Identity in Marriage and Motherhood

Finding Your Identity in Marriage and Motherhood by Ashley Willis   I think one of the biggest identity crises that a married woman can face is whether or not she can be a good wife and a good mother at the same time. I recently shared a Facebook Live Video about this. I received a massive response from wives struggling with this very issue. Finding our identity in both marriage and motherhood can be... read more