Leading

God gave you a built-in adviser. Respect your mate’s insights, opinions, and perspective and you will benefit from a better, more-rounded opinion.

When a wife is trying to follow, a good husband is more likely to give a confident lead. Marriage works best when it's more beautiful waltz than tug-of-war.

This is a call for husbands, sons, grandsons to step up—to be more Tom Hanks-ish and less Harvey Weinstein-ish. To act like men as God intended.

In marriage and in dance, a good leader isn’t there to promote himself—he's there to serve. Competent, generous leaders offer confidence and security.

A new term—toxic masculinity—emerged from recent media scandals. But godly masculinity and character calls men to imitate Jesus by serving and doing good.

When a man is unclear, his wife might want to step into the void and take control. Practice the steps. The more you learn, the more confident you become.

Ladies, if you want your husband to be a confident leader you must follow with strength and really let him lead—even if he makes a mistake.

Why would a man risk stepping up, speaking up, and being criticized? Because God asks you to do so, that’s why. Are you willing to lead with confidence—strong but gentle?

There is much we can learn from ballroom dance to improve our marriages - especially about the biblical principles of leading and following.

Men, are you reluctant to take a leadership role in your marriage? Why? Answers we have heard are: I’m supposed to lead? The media portrays us as fools—not fit to lead. Leading is risky business. [...]