I must confess, I use to believe this lie, but not anymore.

The lie most couples believe: Marriage counseling, coaching, and/or mentoring are only NEEDED when couples are in difficult seasons in their marriage. If this were true, the next logical question to ask is, “What about those couples whose marriages are in a good season?” Do these couples wait until a bad season before seeking out help?

Absolutely not.

The truth is, EVERY married couple needs a BLEND of counseling, coaching or mentoring to navigate this wonderful journey of marriage. I have found this blend to be in the form of marriage enrichment.

However, couples who believe the lie that one should only seek out help in difficult seasons in marriage has led many couples to a place of separation or divorce. Some of the reasons for this are as follows:

• Couples often get professional help only as a last resort.
• Couples who wait too long to deal with marital issues lowers their chances of marital restoratio
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Money! Money! Money! Show Me The Money! My fellow “Marriage Researchers,” how would you like to be a, “Wealth Building Marriage Researcher?” You can, and I want to show you how.

Contrary to what some may believe, wealth creation is an important part in marriage. Deut 8:17-18 is key to understanding this principle. It reads, “Otherwise, you may say in your heart, 'My power and the strength of my hand made me this wealth.' But you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who is giving you the power to make wealth.” I need you to understand that you should use your God given abilities to create wealth for yourself and your family. The key, however, is remembering God as your source. A quick warning from Prov 10:2. (NLT) is also helpful, “Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.”

Financial difficulties, in most cases, can add stress to your marriage. In other cases, financial difficulties can hinder growth in your marriage. Many couples are al...