Why Repentance Brings Hope to Marriage

Why Repentance Brings Hope to Marriage

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-08-16T18:16:35-05:00August 16th, 2026|biblical counseling, Christian Living, Marriage & Family|

Why Repentance Brings Hope to Marriage

David M. Tyler, PhD.

Over nearly three decades of pastoral ministry and many years of biblical counseling, I have seen husbands and wives reach a troubling place in their marriage. Both can explain, sometimes in considerable detail, what is wrong with the other person.

He knows what she needs to change. She knows what he needs to change. Both may have legitimate concerns. Yet they remain stuck because each is looking across the room rather than into his or her own heart. Jesus spoke directly to this tendency:

“Why do you look at the speck […]

Why Spiritual Growth Matters More Than Marriage Techniques

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-08-10T11:31:27-05:00August 10th, 2026|biblical counseling, marriage|

Why Spiritual Growth Matters More Than Marriage Techniques

David M. Tyler, PhD.

Every struggling marriage seems to generate another list of techniques. Better communication. More date nights. Learn your spouse’s love language. Resolve conflict more effectively. While many of these suggestions contain practical value, they often overlook the deeper issue.

As a biblical counselor, I have met many couples who knew what they were supposed to do but still failed to do it consistently. They understood communication principles. They could explain healthy conflict resolution. Yet their marriages continued to deteriorate because the real problem was never a lack of […]

When Pride Becomes the Greatest Obstacle to Change

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-08-01T20:03:21-05:00August 1st, 2026|biblical counseling, Marriage & Family, spiritual growth|

When Pride Becomes the Greatest Obstacle to Change

David M. Tyler, PhD

Most people genuinely want their lives to improve. They want stronger marriages, healthier families, restored relationships, freedom from sinful habits, or greater peace in life’s trials. Yet after many years as both a pastor and biblical counselor, I have learned that the greatest obstacle to lasting change is often not a lack of knowledge, difficult circumstances, or even the failures of other people. More often than we realize, the greatest obstacle is our own pride.

One of the most common statements I have heard in counseling over […]

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