Why Dating is NOT the Perfect Blueprint for Marriage

I’ve been in construction long enough to know that BLUEPRINTS MATTER! One of the most frustrating things about starting to build something is getting a set of drawings that are only 50% complete. They give you a rough idea, but don’t quite offer the information you really need. And you ultimately know big changes could […]

Why Guys Won’t Spend Time or Money on their Marriage

ME: Hey man, I can see you’re struggling in your marriage. You know, for $15 bucks and a little bit of time, I honestly believe you can make your marriage awesome again. REPLY: Nah, I’m good. REPLY: Eh, things will work themselves out. Thanks though… REPLY: Well, I’ve never been one to read. REPLY: Really? […]

How to Keep Winning the Battle against Your Heart

The battle for your heart can be won, but the war will always rage on against it. (My personal experience) “Be sober; be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” -1 Peter 5:8 (If you don’t believe me, then this scripture nails it!) I’m going […]

5 Things You Need to Do in Order to Get Away With Your Wife

Tell me about the last time you and your wife did something fun together or went somewhere special. No, I’m not talking about some place you and the wife took the kids. I’m not talking about the last time you took her to Applebee’s or that particular steakhouse that you like; I’m talking about something […]

What Guys are Saying About “The Marriage Advance”

The Marriage Advance has only been out one month and great reviews are already coming in! Here are some of the reviews I’ve been able to get off of social media!   “Keep up the outstanding work!! I’ve been reading the marriage advance book and I gotta say I hate to read but you and […]

How a Young Man Can Find Success These Days

It doesn’t matter if you partied hard or studied hard during college or high school; the way to success afterwards is the same. You can define success by watching the way your parents lived or you can pick someone in particular and base your ideas on that person. Either way, and whether your intentionally thinking […]

The Conversation You Should Have Had With Your Spouse Last Year

A new year means new opportunities right? Our culture may have you think so, but your heart still won’t allow it. What am I talking about? I’m talking about that time your wife disrespected you back in July. I’m referring to the time you made fun of your wife in front of a group of […]

3 Reasons Why You Should Read “The Marriage Advance”

Have you ever really thought about WHY you got married? No, really. I challenge you to take a couple minutes right now and come up with at least 3 reasons. Have them? Good. Jody Burkeen, of Man Up God’s Way, and I wrote this book because we believe in a forever marriage. We believe that […]

You Are Called. You Go. You Conquer!

You Are Called. You Go. You Conquer! Answer the call and go conquer! YOU’RE CALLED I remember hearing the phrase, “opportunities are everywhere”. I honestly use to think this was a good thing. I’d say it to younger men who appeared to be doing nothing with their lives and going nowhere. As years have passed […]

Why Learning about your Spouses Heart is Critical to the Success of your Marriage

As a husband, it is not just my role to work and provide for my wife; I am also tasked by God to explore my wife’s heart and assist in leading her to living out her hearts desires. I don’t do this on my own though, I do this mainly by faith and intentional effort. […]