Below are the 3 biggest needs of most husband and the 3 biggest needs of most wives. For ongoing tools to help you build a thriving marriage, please connect with me on twitter and subscribe to our email list at the top of this page. Sometimes in marriage, we get so preoccupied with the busyness of life that we neglect the most basic survival needs within our relationship. As I’ve worked with couples online and in person, I’m convinced that husbands and... Read more
My friends JT and Brittany Black are two of the most courageous people I know. Last week, they suffered the tragedy of a miscarriage late in Brittany’s pregnancy. Through their own grieving, they wanted to share their story while the emotions are still fresh and raw. Through their faith and healing, I believe their story will bring faith and healing to couples all over the world who have suffered a similar tragedy. This post is much longer than what I... Read more
Below is a list of 25 ways to instantly improve your marriage. For daily marriage-building tools, a library of marriage ebooks and some stellar communication tools to help you and your spouse stay connected download our new Marriage App in iTunes by clicking here. When Ashley and I got married thirteen years ago, we were young and in love, but we were also pretty clueless (me especially)! Along the way, we’ve had so many people share wise advice and life experiences with... Read more
If you’re preparing for marriage, check our new ebook for engaged couples. Don’t just prepare for a beautiful wedding; prepare for a beautiful wedding! Also, check out our new online course on sex, intimacy and communication in marriage. This past weekend I had the privilege of officiating a wedding ceremony for a beautiful couple. They were best friends and had an amazing relationship. They met because of their mutual love for their pets and their even their dogs seemed to love each other!... Read more
This past weekend I had the privilege of officiating a wedding ceremony for a beautiful couple. They were best friends and had an amazing relationship. They met because of their mutual love for their pets and their even their dogs... Read more
We live in a world of entitlement where we are taught to protect our own rights. Marriage, however, is a relationship that can only work if you’re more focused on the rights of your spouse than your own rights. Embrace the responsibilities listed below to protect these rights for your spouse and your marriage will thrive! For more marriage-building tools, please connect with me on twitter, and subscribe to our email list at the top of this page for a FREE marriage... Read more
I recently sat down in my office with a young couple and almost instantly, tears began to flow. They started an all-too-familiar story about how their marriage had started to drift onto autopilot, and their passion, their communication and even their friendship with each other had faltered. During this same time period of relational drift, the husband had started a “friendship” with a woman at work, and the relationship quickly progressed and crossed lines. The brokenhearted wife had discovered the... Read more
It has been said that, “Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and then hoping the other person dies.” Forgiveness is one of the most difficult and most misunderstood concepts in all of life. Refusal to do it can create a toxic root of bitterness in our hearts. A lack of forgiveness can wreck marriages, families, careers and most every other aspect of life, but embracing grace in its true form can bring freedom and healing. The four principles below... Read more
Okay, so one of you messed up. Here's how to move forward. Read more
A healthy family should have a lot more comedy than drama! “Drama” refers to invisible tensions and barriers that prevent growth and health in a relationship. To root out drama, you’ve got to start at the source. I’m convinced that the root of most Family Drama is in unresolved conflict. Have you ever felt like there’s an invisible elephant living in your house because of unresolved conflict in the marriage or family? Unresolved conflicts can unravel the fabric of a... Read more
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