In a world flooded with distresses like divorce, father absence, rampant sexual abuse, anxiety, and depression, there seems to be an epidemic of escapism through drugs, alcohol, consumerism, sex, violence, and suicide. Now, Nearly two years after the start of COVID-19 social-distancing protocols and lockdowns, the pandemic is something that exacerbated these problems. The pandemic changed our world and had an impact on everything, especially our relationships with family and friends.

Dr. Rick D. Merritt’s newly released “The Bridge Between Us: Becoming One in Marriage” is a fresh and engaging examination of the marital bond and is being released at a time when people need to be reminded of how to love and be loved.

Merritt’s new book draws from the author’s years of marriage counseling experiences. With thoughtful reflection and an encouraging tone, Dr. Merritt is hopeful that  readers will find inspiration and guidance useful to maintaining not only a happy marriage, but maintaining the relationships that matter most to us.

WEB: https://drrickdmerritt.com/

Dr. Rick D. Merritt has been the senior pastor at 180 Faith Ministries in Vista CA since 1996 reaching the Tri-City and North County area Dr. Merritt has put his counseling and pastoral experience of over 25 years into his first book; The Bridge Between Us. He is requested across the Continental US and abroad to teach and give seminars on marriage, family, and overall healthy relationships.

He has a Ph.D. in Pastoral Care and Clinical Counseling; he is a certified MFT (Marriage Family Therapist), and belongs to the American Academy of Clinical Family Therapists Association, along with other certifications from Light University and the American Association of Christian Counselors in Premarital & Marital Coaching, Addiction & Recovery, Crisis Counseling for Acute Stress, Grief & Trauma Care, PTSD and Combat Stress. 

Officiating marriages and family counseling has been a part of Dr. Merritt' ministry for over 25 years. He has also had the privilege of marrying a VIP couple; LeBron and Savannah James wedding Sept 14, 2013 at the Grand Del Mar Hotel in San Diego CA.

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