The secret to a growing and vitalized Christian marriage is to cultivate the home as a safe and loving harbor. It should be a place where husbands, wives and children can feel safe, secure and renewed. Most couples, however, are unaware at the time of their courtship of how their prior family patterns, expectations and perceptions will impact their adjustment to married life. This book, written by Dr. Archibald Hart (a pioneer in the Christian counseling field) and his daughter Dr. Sharon Hart Morris, is one of the best guides available to help couples cultivate a sense of mutual safety in their communication, conflict resolution and intimacy in their marriage and family relationships. The book is filled with practical examples of the most typical patterns and problems that trouble marriages. If you and your spouse ever feel "anxious and unsafe" when discussing important matters this book offers much help in navigating to a place of love and safety. To obtain this resource at the most reasonable cost click
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Love & Respect
In this resource, Dr' Emerson Eggerichs discusses the" Love" a wife desperately desires n her marriage as well as the "Respect"every man earnestly longs for. A famous Christian psychologist who hosts a nationally syndicated radio program on family issues thought this book was so significant he sent copies out to Christian counselors across the country. There have been many good books on love and communication in marriage but few have addressed the issue of how a woman can connect more deeply with her husband by demonstrating the behavioral cues he recognizes as respectful. To obtain this resource at the most reasonable cost click here:
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For Better or Best / If He Only Knew
These two books are early classics by Gary Smalley. They are great for any Christian couple that want to further develop their marriage together. For Better or best focuses on how a woman can draw her husband toward her by recognizing how a man thinks and responds.
If He Only Knew is for the husband. It will help him become much more aware of how a woman thinks and perceives and give him practical advice on how he can express more tenderness and loving affection. For more information click here:
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Resources for the Problem of Infidelity
No pre-marital or newlywed couple ever anticipates that the crisis of infidelity could occur in their marriage but sadly, this does unthinkable problem does impact some marriages. When it happens people need competent professional or pastoral counseling. Please see our article on this topic at: http://christiancounselingstlouis.blogspot.com/
The Myth of Greener Grass
This book, written by J. Allen Peterson is no longer in print but can be obtained through resources on our website. It is a very good book for someone who is struggling with the matter of faithfulness in their marriage and one that has helped many find their way back to peace and safety.
Hedges
Jerry Jenkin's book, Hedges is to the previous resource in some ways but it also focuses on much on the boundaries that couples must keep to safeguard their marriage after an affair. The information is also helpful for couples as a preventive educational tool.
Torn Assunder
This book was written by Dave Carder helps people understand the dynamics and types of affairs that can occur. It speaks to parties on both sides of the infidelity.
Love Must Be Tough
Love Must Be Tough is a book you must have if your spouse is cheating on you or has some other compulsive problem that is destroying your marriage. It is probably one of Dr. Dobson's most significant contributions to hurting families and Christian helpers.To obtain these resources go to:
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Blessings,
Mike Miller MEd, LPC, LCSW
