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
Marriage
Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
A young couple had been married for several years and they had reached a point that they were not satisfies in their marriage. Something was missing. They had children, owned their house, and drove fairly nice cars. Each had jobs that kept them busy and then they chased kids during the evening. They had very full lives but still there was something missing!! The wife began … [Read more...] about Does God Answer Prayer with Sin?
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!!
Married Forever
The marriage vows, "Till Death Do Us Part," seem to have lost their significance. Divorce is rampant all around us, including in the leadership of the church. I know pastors that are serving in churches that are divorced and remarried. I know churches that just turn a blind eye to that fact. I have heard on many occasions by clients that "God told them to leave their spouse." I … [Read more...] about Married Forever
The Man’s Greatest Need in Marriage
The past several days I have been writing about the woman’s need for security and the different aspects of what that means. We’ve looked at being able to understand her, the reason for her need of security, creating security in your sexual life, as well as in your financial lives. Each of these is very important for men to be able to create the secure environment his wife needs … [Read more...] about The Man’s Greatest Need in Marriage