Life is busy. I get it. Time is in short supply. If you’re like me, then you get to the end of the day and feel like there’s still stuff to do. You’re tempted to keep your computer and phone on at all hours to try to keep up with it all. Even when you’re with your spouse and family, you’re fighting the flurry of distractions in your brain. This post isn’t about productivity; it’s about priorities. In the end,... Read more
Through our websites and in-person events, people are often asking my wife, Ashley, and me for creative and romantic anniversary ideas. Especially on those “big ones” like ten years, twenty years, etc., people want to do something memorable. We’ve shared a lot of ideas, but nothing I’ve seen comes close to what The Chans did to celebrate their 20th anniversary this past year. I’ve been following Francis Chan, his writings and his ministry for many years. I’ve always been impressed... Read more
Watch a free video preview of our new series “Best Sex Life Now” by clicking here. This new series on sex is one of the most practical and beneficial marriage-building resources we’ve ever been part of creating. Check it out! When you and your spouse improve your sex life, you’ll simultaneously improve your marriage. It’s as simple as that. It takes a lot more than a great sex life to build a great marriage, but it’s nearly impossible to build a great... Read more
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First off, thank you so much for being part of our online community. My wife, Ashley, and I are honored to have the opportunity to send encouragement and marriage-building tools your way and we greatly appreciate the encouraging words you have shared with us as well. We wanted you to be among the first to know about some exciting new developments: 1. Ashley has just launched her new blog at www.AshleyWillis.org and she’s already written several great posts on marriage and parenting.... Read more
As I’ve interacted with couples from all over the world, I’ve found that many of the issues that ultimately lead to infidelity and divorce happen by accident. People don’t usually set out to sabotage their marriage and wind up in divorce court, but small choices can ultimately lead to big disasters. Subtle poor choices along the way can pile up like a snowball rolling down a hill until it’s big enough to start an avalanche of consequences. Below are seven of... Read more
As I've interacted with couples from all over the world, I've found that many of the issues that ultimately lead to infidelity and divorce happen by accident. People don't usually set out to sabotage their marriage and wind up in divorce... Read more
I was talking with a young man at church last week. He was a well-dressed, good-looking guy who seemed to have it all together, but I quickly learned that his well-groomed outer facade was masking the pain a broken heart. A few minutes into our conversation, he started crying and said, “I’m broken. My life feels broken.” He went on to explain that his wife had recently left him, most of his adult life had imprisoned him in a desperate... Read more
Yesterday was one of those CRAZY days at our house. Every parent knows the kind of day I’m talking about. It seemed like chaos from the morning drama of trying to get the kids out the door before the school bus drove off all the way up to a noise-filled bedtime with a screaming toddler and two naked, unbathed gradeschool boys jumping on their beds. By the time the house was quiet (for the first time all day), my wife... Read more
Yesterday was one of those CRAZY days at our house. Every parent knows the kind of day I'm talking about. It seemed like chaos from the morning drama of trying to get the kids out the door before the school... Read more
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