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5 Common Mistakes Men Make in Marriage

May 12, 2017 10:59 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Guys, mistakes are, by definition, unintentional. More often than not, we aren’t thoughtless; we just don’t think like our wives want or need us to think. Here are 5 common mistakes men make in marriage and what can be done about it. 1. Don’t think of the needs of their wife. You schedule a date...


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Bad Attitude: Is It Killing Your Marriage?

May 12, 2017 9:18 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Can a bad attitude really kill your marriage? Yes! Attitude affects the way we communicate with our husband; so if our attitude toward him is negative, that’s how we’ll sound when we’re talking with him. Mark and I work together every day which makes having a loving attitude really hard. One day when I was...


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The 5 Types of Men: Which One are You?

May 12, 2017 9:10 am Published by Leave your thoughts

I recently had an opportunity to speak at the Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and my topic was on “Man’s Greatest Challenge.” I told a group of about 500 men that man’s greatest challenge is deciding every day the type of man he’s going to be. [Tweet This] Without exception, I believe...


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8 Things a Mom Should Teach Her Daughter to Look for in a Boy

May 12, 2017 9:04 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Every young girl dreams of a fairy-tale romance. So what kind of guy should I be teaching my daughters to look for? I thought about the things I looked for in my husband, and it made me realize what a wise choice I’d made by marrying Mark. And it also made me want to help...


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99 Compliments for Kids

March 14, 2017 11:35 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Kids love to be complimented—especially by their moms.  So print out these 99 compliments for kids, tape them somewhere only you can see them, and share a few with your children every day. Don’t miss our 99 Things You Might be Thankful for about Your Husband. 1. I love when you ______. 2. You’re talented. 3....


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5 Things Your Wife Needs Most

January 30, 2017 12:09 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When my wife and I first got married, I was convinced that I knew how to be a great husband.  However, it didn’t take long to see that I still had a lot to learn about caring for this beautiful lady I had chosen to be my wife. Now that we’ve been married for over...