Meet Dan
I am an entrepreneur and avid weather watcher in Parker, Colorado. As a writer, I draw on personal experience as well as forty-plus years of ministry in and to the body of Christ. I was licensed and served as a pastor in Casper, Wyoming, and later in the Cherry Creek Vineyard in Englewood, Colorado.
While serving in ministry at The Rock Church in Castle Rock, Colorado, I helped develop small groups and train ministry teams. I’ve also had the privilege of serving as an elder, a licensed marriage pastor, and counselor. My wife, Linda, and I led retreats and classes, developed curriculum, and conducted book and video studies on marriage. I’ve also been certified with Prepare/Enrich and the SYMBIS marriage mentoring program with Les and Leslie Parrot.
I am: Lover of God, Theologian, Retired Electrical Contractor, Contemplative, Writer, Musician, Poet, Devoted Husband.
Daniel F. Lillyblad // Author, Speaker
Blog // From the Writer’s Desk
Find relief, connection, and inspiration for your marriage. Discover relational tools and strategies for building and connecting together.
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I Do and I Will by Daniel Lillyblad
Read more: I Do and I Will by Daniel LillybladThe poem reflects on the shift from honeymoon love to the realities of marital life, emphasizing the challenges and necessities of commitment. It underscores the importance of self-sacrifice, surrender, and shared love in sustaining a relationship. True…
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Book Launch: The Quest for Happily Ever After
Read more: Book Launch: The Quest for Happily Ever AfterThe Quest for Happily Ever After, authored by Dan, is a comprehensive guide aimed at fostering authentic intimacy and lasting love in marriage. It addresses hidden barriers, external threats, and celebrates sexuality while inviting spiritual guidance. With…
Your Story Begins Here
In the book The Quest for Happily Ever After, Dan helps couples discover the hidden roots of disconnect in marriage, learn strategies to help them heal and grow, and experience the kind of deep oneness that will help them go the distance.
Are you ready for the story of your dreams?
Whether you and your beloved are newlyweds navigating uncharted territory or seasoned spouses facing unexpected challenges, The Quest for Happily Ever After will inspire you to create a marriage rooted in authentic intimacy and lasting love. This transformative guide will help you experience newfound oneness in your marriage as you confront disillusionments, slay the dragons of dysfunction, and rediscover the joy of a Christ-centered marriage.
- Recognize and overcome hidden barriers to intimacy, including misplaced identity and shame
- Secure your marriage from common threats both external and internal
- Celebrate and heal your sexuality
- Break free from myths undermining unity and connection
- Wield words and actions wisely
- Invite Jesus, the ultimate hero, to lead your marriage journey and heal your hearts.
Featuring relatable stories, spiritual guidance, and practical exercises, each chapter will guide you toward hope and healing as you discover how to write your own “happily ever after” story. Are you ready to accept the challenge? Let the adventure begin.
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What Readers Are Saying
A creative, intelligent, and deep-hearted take on the pursuit of the marriage we dream of—in the Eldredge tradition.
— Peter Lundell, D. Miss., former missionary, pastor, and author of Prayer Power, Armed for Battle, and Short Stories for the Soul
An insightful pastor and writer, Dan Lillyblad does a fine job in guiding spouses into more personal wholeness. His experience cultivated over forty years makes this a great read for all marrieds seeking deepening in marital commitment.
— Andrew Comiskey, founding director of Desert Stream Ministries
Dan led the marriage ministry for fourteen years at The Rock Church in Castle Rock, Colorado. The weekend church attendance at that time averaged about fifteen hundred people. He and his wife Linda developed and taught marriage training manuals and retreats with their original curriculum. They regularly taught classes of twenty to forty people and retreats of fifty to a hundred people. Dan was licensed by The Rock Church as the marriage pastor. Dan’s passion for empowering marriage comes through on every page. He and his wife are vulnerable and transparent as they share their struggles and triumphs. They walk with you on the quest of building a connected marriage and securing a healthy sexual identity. This book is sure to take you into a place of healing for deeper heart issues. We encounter Jesus there where transformation begins.
— J.R. Polhemus, senior pastor of The Rock Church, 1988–2017, Castle Rock, Colorado
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