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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...


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41 Ways to Romance Your Husband

January 30, 2017 12:02 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Is your husband a Sports Authority guy or a Bass Pro Shop guy? Is he a meat and potatoes man or a carb-avoiding fitness- focused fellow? There are many types of husbands, and many varied preferences when it comes to the kind of romance men like. So when you’re thinking of romantic ideas for him,...


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What to Do When You Are Lonely in Marriage

January 30, 2017 12:15 am Published by Leave your thoughts

As humans, we are not meant to be isolated. We all crave deep and lasting connections with other people. But we know it’s possible to feel alone in the middle of a crowd, and it’s possible to sleep in the same bed with someone for years and still feel lonely. Many of us never expect to...