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The Path to Marital Success is Different from What We Expected
Posted On July 4, 2023

We expect a lot from marriage. We expect it to provide enduring friendship, vibrant romance, and beautiful children in the bargain. We assume our marriage will give us a continuing …

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Why I Wrote a Book Combining Religion and Research with Relationships
April 25, 2023

When I began a PhD program in Family Life at Utah State University, Nancy and I were worried about the potentially corrosive effects of research on our testimonies. Would the …


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The Relationship Books that Change Everything
March 13, 2023

Recently, I shared some ideas from some of my favorite relationship books with a friend. He seemed quite amazed by the many, rich insights! He asked me to share my …


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Getting to the Heart of Connection
January 23, 2023

Stronger Marriage Connection Podcast In this Episode Dr. Wally Goddard joins Liz & Dave to explore how humility, curiosity, and understanding are at the heart of true human connection. As we refine …


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Marriage Retreats
October 13, 2022

Married Couples: Would you like your marriage to be even stronger and more rewarding? You are invited to invest one day in my upcoming marriage retreat—Create a Happier Marriage Using Powerful …


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The Problem With Divorce
February 16, 2019

Consider the stern warning provided to our times by the Lord Himself: For whoso cometh not unto me is under the bondage of sin. And whoso receiveth not my voice is …


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RECREATIONAL REPENTING OF OTHERS
February 12, 2019

I was walking along Canal Street in New Orleans with Bob, a friend, colleague, and a good Catholic man. He described his continuing challenge to be the man he wants …


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GOD’S UNEXPECTED (AND UNDER-APPRECIATED) PURPOSE IN MARRIAGE
February 8, 2019

The requirements for a successful date include having bathed within the previous 24 hours and being agreeable (naturally or artificially). Usually some amount of cash is also required. It’s really …


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Newton’s Third Law
February 2, 2019

Newton’s third law of motion teaches us that every action has an opposite and equal reaction. I suspect that his law applies to human relationships just as much as rolling …


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When Being Right Isn’t Good Enough
January 29, 2019

Almost twenty years ago Nancy and I were planning the landscaping around our new house. A landscape architect had recommended a cluster of three fruit trees at the corner of …