8 Ways to Show Your Wife Respect By Dave Willis There’s been a lot of recent discussion about how “men need respect” and “women need love.” This view has gained more attention with the popular book, Love and Respect, by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. It’s a wonderful book and I wholeheartedly recommend it, but some people have missed the point of his book (and my previous post on 7 ways a... read more
Why Modern Love Won't Make Your Marriage Last By Ashley Willis The world defines love as a feeling and something we fall in and out of, which means we can lose the love that someone has already given us. This is especially disheartening when it comes to marriage. If love is just a fickle feeling, then how in the world can any of us stay married for life? The truth is, we can't...if THAT'S... read more
8 Ways to Ruin a Marriage By Dave Willis My wife, Ashley, and I have interacted with married couples from all over the world. Many of these couples are healthy and thriving, but many others remain stuck in a perpetual state of dysfunction. Some couples have been living in dysfunction for so long that they don’t even think anything is wrong. Ruining a marriage seems tragically “normal” these... read more
40 Things to Do Before You're 40 By Dave Willis I’ve written some blog articles in five minutes or less, but this one has taken me almost 4o years! Seriously. I’m turning forty in October and I’ve been pondering on some mid-life reflections about what I’ve learned, what I’ve accomplished and all the times I’ve failed. I wanted to get a tattoo, a crazy hairstyle and a motorcycle for my... read more
How Self-Improvement Can Harm Your Marriage By Dave Willis If you are married, then everything you do will ultimately impact your marriage in some way. Your actions (even the ones you think are positive) could have unintended consequences in your marriage. So, how do we avoid the unintended consequences? My friend Rusty George is an exceptional communicator, a Jesus-loving pastor and an... read more
Your Spouse Cannot Make You Whole and Here's Why By Ashley Willis Many of us are familiar with the iconic line "You complete me" from the famous movie Jerry Maguire. I loved watching the tear-filled scene as Tom Cruise's character, Jerry, professed his undying need to be made whole by Renee Zellweger's character, Dorothy. It seemed to make perfect sense...two halves becoming one whole. But, it's... read more
The One Thing Your Marriage and Family Can't Live Without By Ashley Willis Life, as beautiful and amazing as it is, can be exhausting. In an effort to stay ahead, or simply keep up, we push and push and push ourselves to achieve. And, then sometimes, the only thing we have to show for it is our worn-out, shell-like self crying out for stillness. So, what's missing? Peace. We must have peace... read more
Marriage and Masturbation by Dave Willis In marriage, sex and honesty are like two wings on the same bird. You need both for your marriage to soar. My wife Ashley and I recently wrote a book called The Naked Marriage which is designed to spark some very honest and intimate conversations between a husband and wife that can help them improve their sex life and all other aspects of their marriage... read more
What Does the Bible Say about Abortion? By Dave Willis Abortion has become a polarizing political issue where we've bought into the myth that we must decide between respecting women or respecting life. It's a fallacious argument. As a pastor, I've seen that abortion has a devastating impact on all those involved. The politicians and abortion providers don't tell you about the long-lasting... read more
7 Important Boundaries that Every Marriage Needs By Ashley Willis I don't know a whole lot about sports, but I do know that certain plays in a game aren't "good" if the player goes out of bounds. In baseball, your pitch isn't considered good unless it is right over the plate. In a football game, you can't score a field goal unless the football goes directly through the uprights. Staying within... read more
When Your Marriage is Hanging on by a Thread By Ashley Willis If you and your spouse are going through a rough patch in your marriage right now, please take heart and know that there is hope. Here are 4 things you can do right now to help your struggling marriage… 1. Avoid “mental rabbit holes” that will sabotage your relationship. This is a huge issue that you’re probably... read more
7 Ways to be Your Spouse's Best Friend By Ashley Willis In the most romantic book of the Bible, Song of Solomon, the wife calls her husband “my lover, my friend”. I love that! With the busyness of life…raising kids, working hard, and checking off our long “to-do” list, we can forget that God not only gave us a partner for life in our spouse, but he also gave us a lifelong best... read more
Is Oral Sex a Sin? By Dave Willis I opened my inbox and saw the first line of his message, "Is oral sex a sin?" The man went on to say that he and his wife had both enjoyed giving and receiving oral sex as a way to express their love. They had experienced the unique pleasure of giving pleasure in such an intimate way to each other. He was writing to me because this enjoyable aspect of their sex... read more
5 Important Things Before You Set Goals for Next Year By Ashley Willis Don’t you love the feeling of a fresh start and setting new goals? Many of us do. We want to better ourselves and our lives. January is a popular time for this with New Years resolutions on our minds and in our sights. The gyms are bursting at the seams. The health food stores have empty shelves. Married couples have a... read more
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