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? […]

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 […]

Why Spontaneity is Important in Marriage

– Featured Guest Post By Wesley Oaks-  Let’s face it… marriage can be tough. It’s something we must always work at to keep it at its best. If we don’t work at marriage, then it will eventually fall apart. Think of it like something that needs regular maintenance to maintain perfection. Everyone’s experience will of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Why You Should Speak Up and Compliment Your Wife More

“There is something so incredibly sexy about you.” Guys, when was the last time you gave your wife a comment like the one above? When was the last time you made her feel like she was the most loved wife on God’s green earth? If you can’t think of the last time you spoke a […]

Why Your Wife Keeps Asking For Your Attention And What To Do About It

“Why don’t you come up and hug me?” “Why do you keep your distance when we’re around other people?” “Why don’t you do anything special for me?” Are you familiar with these phrases? For the better part of the first few years of my marriage, I use to get these comments every week. I’d just […]