May 6, 2019

The Wrong Side of Being Right

During one of our workshops when teaching about developing better communication skills , a young man once asked, “If I absolutely know I’m right, then why should I let my wife win an argument?” Though […]
April 25, 2019

Who’s in Control of Your Marriage?

Dalia and I had the fortune to have our godson, Ryan, and his wife, Amber, visit us from Detroit this past Easter weekend. Ryan and Amber just married last year. Dalia and I walked with […]
April 13, 2019

Great Marriages Tell Dirty Stories

My wife, Dalia and I have a wonderful praise report. Just this week, we placed our primary house for sale on the real estate market. In the first day that it was shown, we received […]
April 3, 2019

My Marriage is Going Bananas

I spent this weekend at our annual retreat with a great group of married couples that my wife Dalia and I have the pleasure of leading in our local church’s marriage ministry. We consider these […]
March 27, 2019

Unleash Your Marital Superpower

Many cultures across the globe have a love for superheroes. We enjoy watching them use their innate or acquired talents to make a positive difference in the world. A couple of weekends ago, I went […]
March 18, 2019

Marriage Revealed and Released

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to spend a couple of days with my adult son Quilan for our father-son getaway. This year we went to Atlantic City New Jersey. It was a great […]
March 10, 2019

A Sweeping Win for Marriage

In sports, the term ‘sweep’ is used when one team wins every single game in a multi-game series thus defeating its opponent without any losses. A sweep is a sign of complete and utter domination. […]
March 2, 2019

It’s Time to Clean House

I remember when growing up in my parent’s home, my mother had very low tolerance for a dirty house. My mother was never in the military. But, I tell people all the time that mom […]
February 24, 2019

Your Circle Sets Your Marital Circumference

As a kid growing up in Southern Virginia, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother Minnie. My grandmother was a kind hearted woman with little formal education but immeasurable wisdom and generosity. I […]
February 17, 2019

Why Trust has ‘US’ in the middle

I am often asked the secret to a great marriage. Over the twenty years since I started this journey in the marriage enrichment space, I have read many books, spoken with hundreds (if not thousands) […]
February 9, 2019

How Far is Your Christian Marriage from the Genius Zone?

I am frequently asked what it takes to have a great marriage. Most couples have absolutely no idea that greatness is only possible in their ‘zone of genius’. Sadly, most couples never get close to […]
February 1, 2019

Does Your Marriage Have Resolutions or Solutions?

Check out the video to hear best selling author and entrepreneur Grant Cardone say it all. It’s hard to believe that one month is now officially in the books. The time just flies, doesn’t it? […]
December 30, 2018

The 20% Commitment That Yields 80% Marital Growth

It doesn’t take a miracle to transform your marriage. It just takes some small decisions. Great marriages don’t just happen. They are co-created—with each spouse contributing 100% to its success. Today I met a couple […]
December 30, 2018

Five Biblical Lessons to Keep Your Marriage Fresh

Without constant attention, marriage can become stale and frustrating. The bible offers insight into how to keep it fresh. Our refrigerators and cupboards are full of products with stamped expiration dates. Except for infant formula, […]
December 30, 2018

Five Ways to Thrive in a Cross-cultural marriage

Cross-cultural marriages are at risk for misunderstanding; however, they thrive where grace abounds. “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate,” from the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke, was a line not directed to cross-cultural […]
December 30, 2018

How to Build a Marriage No Matter What

A “No Matter What” attitude elevates the altitude of your marriage. During a recent presentation to a group of couples, one of the participants questioned my assertion that we could love our spouse “no matter what”. […]
December 11, 2018

How to Know if You’re Married on Purpose

Most couples live below their potential as a couple; however, there are seven signs to know when you’re moving in the right direction You may think of your children, having imagined finding your purpose in […]
December 11, 2018

A Prayer Before (and after) Marriage

Ruth Graham’s prayers were the success of her marriage and the success of her famous husband Billy Graham. These prayers are critical for all pre-marital couples. Over the past few weeks, I have had a […]
December 11, 2018

How to show godly intimacy in marriage

Many couples struggle with taking their intimacy to a better level. But, it is possible. Over the past several years, I have spoken and taught thousands of couples about the importance of growing their marriage into the […]
December 11, 2018

How to Really Listen to Your Spouse

Couples who know how to listen, know how to thrive. Those with poor listening skills have a poor relationship. When you think of the greatest leadership development organizations in the country of what do you […]