Introduction I had a well-educated professional couple in my counseling office many years ago. Both professed to be believers from childhood and regular attenders at evangelical churches. They argued in my presence and indicated that it was characteristic of their … Continue reading →

The discovery of infidelity – ranging from secret text messages to sexting, to phone conversations or Internet exchanges to long-term extra-marital relationships and even same-sex attraction and engagement, can be an extremely devastating experience. Cheating on a mate and lying … Continue reading →

Introduction I had a well-educated professional couple in my counseling office many years ago. Both professed to be believers from childhood and regular attenders at evangelical churches. They argued in my presence and indicated that it was characteristic of their … Continue reading →

The following homework assigned to a counseling couple this week is helpful for just about every marriage. Consider what, where, and how these assignments could nourish the flame of your relationship. Then, put them into practice and enjoy the results. … Continue reading →

Howard Eyrich, DMin. FELLOW and Member of the Academy–ACBC The Question Over the years, it has become my custom early in a marriage counseling case to ask the couple, “Could you please tell me what occurred as you stood before … Continue reading →

Immediately after the getting up routine, couples should sit with a cup of coffee and recount their blessings. Now this will take some discipline and perhaps getting up a little earlier – you know, before the kids come crashing in … Continue reading →

Introduction MLK has a quote that I think about often.  “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well.” Every husband needs to take his life’s work well. And what is that life work? Paul put it this way. “Love your … Continue reading →

A Cultural Phenomenon Most of us have heard that little phrase but most likely do not know its origin. Without giving the details, let me say that it originated in an article about marriage and divorce and connoted the point at which there was … Continue reading →