Should Christians accept feelings of shame? by Steve Prokopchak Many, if not all of us, are acquainted with the emotional upheaval of shame. Since almost the beginning of our existence on earth, shame has been present. Does shame serve a purpose? Is there a biblical or spiritual reason for shame? Is shame always negative? [...]
Grace unfolds, saturating, transforming, and empowering every part of life by Merle Shenk When you hear the word grace, what comes to mind? For many, it is salvation. And that is absolutely right. Salvation is the entry point, the beginning of our encounter with grace. But salvation is far from the whole picture. Grace [...]
Scriptures speak of the three generations of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by Larry Kreider More than forty years ago, this scripture came alive to me: “…the young and the old together" (Jeremiah 31:13b). God has called us as generations to honor one another as we honor God and together expand His Kingdom. Acts 2:17 [...]
The language of the Bible is the language of family by Merle Shenk “God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; But the rebellious dwell in a dry land” (Psalm 68:6). God, in His infinite wisdom, designed us to live in deep and meaningful connection beyond our [...]
As His church, we release the power of God to our nation through prayer. by Steve Prokopchak It is being reported by Time magazine that approximately sixty-four nations will have elections this year, along with the European Union. [...]
All over the world, believers celebrate the powerful work that was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. By Ron Myer Easter is the main event in the Christian calendar. All over the world, believers celebrate the powerful work that was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter carries the [...]
When we are willing to pray for others, God moves through us to touch people’s lives. by Merle Shenk We serve a God of the supernatural! The Holy Spirit is the Helper who Jesus promised in John 14:16-17. He is the means through which we live in continual connection with God. He leads us [...]
The challenge of pornography use and how it is affecting society By Steve Prokopchak This is the first of two articles on the topic of sexual wholeness. This first article looks at the challenge of pornography use and how it is affecting society. The second article will present a biblical solution for dealing with [...]
A biblical solution for dealing with pornography and achieving sexual wholeness By Steve Prokopchak This is the second of two articles on the topic of sexual wholeness. The first article looked at the stunning statistics of pornography use and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and society as a whole. This second article presents [...]
by Steve Prokopchak Perhaps marriage has been rough for you. Maybe your partner left you or, worse yet, committed adultery. You might have “moved on” emotionally, yet you keep trying to make things work. You are tired. You don’t have answers. You are in a very tough place. Should you date? Your friends are trying [...]
