I really can’t tell you how many times I have been asked the question “How can I make my spouse love me again?”. So many people talk about “falling in love” and then “falling out of love” through out their marriage. As a society we want to have those butterfly in the stomach feelings forever and when we lose those feelings, we believe that we are falling out of love. I was … [Read more...] about HOW CAN I MAKE MY SPOUSE LOVE ME AGAIN?
Marriage
Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
This quote is a typical man's thought, but I think differently. A man came into my office one day truly upset about the way his marriage was going. He sat down and began to relate to me the difficulty he was having even carrying on a conversation with his wife. After a few minutes of sharing his frustrations, he blurted out “I just don’t understand her!!” “She is different … [Read more...] about Can I Ever Understand My Wife?
Empathy…Can I Learn It?
“I just don’t understand you at all. You are controlled by your emotions and I think that’s crazy!” “You are as emotional as a stump!” “You never care about what I care about. You are just selfish and only care about yourself.” Have you ever heard statements like these? Or have you ever said anything like these? Too many times in my practice I have heard these … [Read more...] about Empathy…Can I Learn It?
The Leader and His Marriage
Have you ever noticed how many leaders experience marital problems? I have been in the ministry for over 30 years and I have seen many ministerial leaders experience adultery and divorce on so many different levels. Now that I am in the counseling ministry, I have seen the same is true for leaders in all walks of life. I have begun paying attention to some of the problems … [Read more...] about The Leader and His Marriage
I’m De HEAD!!
I’m De’ Head!! I’ve heard men actually say that in counseling sessions. I’ve had to laugh when someone has said that. I thought for a minute that they would start beating their chest to prove their dominance. I remember reading in a book that if you had to announce your headship, you weren’t the head. 1 Corinthians 11:3 (NASB95) 3 But I want you … [Read more...] about I’m De HEAD!!