Adultery In The Church?
As a counselor, I am never surprised when a client comes in complaining that their spouse committed adultery. The times which there comes some form of surprise is when a Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Marriage
Self-Will
“I’m not sure I believe anymore!” These were the words of a young wife who came to see me for counseling. Her husband of a few years had left her Continue Reading →
What Does Love Feel Like?
While sitting through the movie, “The Shack,” along with my wife, I was struck with an odd idea. Well, to be honest, odd to me. The main character was going Continue Reading →
A Happy Marriage – The Elusive Dream For Many
As a counselor of 30 years, I have had the opportunity to speak at many marriage seminars, retreats, and other similar gatherings. On top of that, I have counseled with Continue Reading →
“I’m Not Sure I Believe Anymore!”
These were the words of a young wife who came to see me for counseling. Her husband of a few years had left her for someone else, and she was Continue Reading →
Adult and Minor Children – How to handle problems
Section One – Adult Children Helping is doing something for someone that he is not capable of doing himself. Enabling is doing for someone things that he could and should Continue Reading →
Words of “Affirmation?”
A while back, I had the opportunity to discuss the topic of “positive affirmation” with a fellow believer. Her argument was that she was not receiving an adequate amount of Continue Reading →
Words of “Affirmation?”
A while back, I had the opportunity to discuss the topic of “positive affirmation” with a fellow believer. Her argument was that she was not receiving an adequate amount of Continue Reading →
A Happy Marriage
The Elusive Dream For Many As a counselor of 30 years, I have had the opportunity to speak at many marriage seminars, retreats, and other similar gatherings. On top of Continue Reading →
Unconditional Love? … I’d Rather You Liked Me.
We are instructed to “love” one another, but we don’t have to like anybody. In the Bible, the word used as love has three Greek meanings; Eros, Phileo, and Agape. Continue Reading →
Conflict Resolution, Before or After?
Conflict is best resolved when two persons are able to communicate their separate concerns and together are able to reach compromises which work in the favor of the relationship. The Continue Reading →
8 Marital Principles That Can Work, Starting Today
Are you struggling with that hard-headed husband who seems to never grow up? Does your wife sometimes make you wish you weren’t married? Does he constantly make promises and then Continue Reading →
Married Women Dealing With Abuse
By Marisol Lucio Why did I choose this topic? Though I am not currently married, nor have I ever been, I felt drawn to write on this subject considering that Continue Reading →
Godly Love versus Human Love in Marriage
As a counselor, I have worked with many couples in my 28 years in this ministry. One thing I have learned that is the source of many conflicts between them Continue Reading →
My Spouse’s Relationship with our Children
The Classic Problem: Julie and Tony have been having many arguments concerning the children. Julie insists that Tony must spend more time with the children. Tony argues that he spends Continue Reading →
Conflict Resolution, Before or After?
Conflict is best resolved when two persons are able to communicate their separate concerns and together are able to reach compromises which work in the favor of the relationship. The Continue Reading →
Pre-Marital Counseling Format
Introduction The purpose of this course is to acquaint the counselor with the tools used in pre-marital counseling. This course is intended to be used as a stepping stone to Continue Reading →
The Marriage Agreement Process
The Goal: Your goal is to solve problems, eliminate circumstances which may lead to problems, and to avoid future problems where you can. Follow the process the way it is Continue Reading →
Rules For The Home?
Before we were saved, my wife and I lived in a marriage full of troubles. Besides having no healthy rules for our marriage, we also had not healthy guidance for Continue Reading →
Should Marriages Have Rules?
I say YES! My wife and I married shortly after we met. We didn’t know what we were doing. We just knew we wanted to get married, so we did. Continue Reading →