About the Book
Here are proven strategies embedded in the Scriptures with which to unlock the joy and lock out the disappointment and disillusionment that lead to a hurtful, and eventually fractured, marriage relationship. By setting time aside each week, you will better understand and apply biblical solutions to issues in your relationship and direct your energies toward defeating the problem, not each other.

Since God’s plan of creation and redemption features marriage—Adam and Eve at the beginning, and Christ with the Church at the end—a stable and joyful marriage not only brings God glory, it provides an example for future generations to build on and copy.

Use this book as a marriage enrichment tool as a couple, a group study book to work through with other couples, or as a resource to use with a counselor. In doing so you will stimulate the growth and development of your relationship with God and each other, experience greater joy in your marriage, and ultimately bring Him glory.

Throughout you will find:

  • Key Scriptures applied to marriage
  • Nuggets of wisdom from a biblical counselor who is himself long-married
  • Questions to consider and answer
  • Practical homework to help you put what you’ve read into action
  • Dedicated space to write notes, prayers, or important ideas you want to remember

About the Author
Howard has been married to Pamela for sixty years. They have two grown children, eight grandchildren, four additional by marriage, and four great-grandchildren. Howard has filled various roles including seminary professor and president, pastor, and church planter. He retired as the Director of Counseling Ministries at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He continues a very active counseling, teaching, and conference ministry. Howard’s affiliations include:

ACBC—Fellow and Member of the Academy
IABC-—Board member emeritus and Training Center Director
The Owen Center—Counselor-at-Large
Director of DMin Biblical Counseling Birmingham Theological Seminary
Council of the Biblical Counseling Coalition
Interim Director of Counseling at Briarwood Presbyterian Church
The Addiction Connection—Certified Biblical Addiction Counselor