Steve Prokopchak (updated 2.25.19) Dr. Doug Weiss writes that there is a direct connection between your sexual behavior and your destiny in Christ. He says, “God designed you and me to do amazing things for his kingdom, and our level of sexual purity will determine how useful we are. Sex and destiny are linked and [...]
by Craig and Tracie Nanna The original Great Commission in Genesis 1:26-28 explains that man and woman were both created in God’s image, to rule and reign together. God blessed and commissioned them together! God made Eve because Adam needed a partner—“a helper comparable to him” (Genesis 2:18). The word “helper” is ezer, the same [...]
One hundred years ago life expectancy was 48 years of age. Today, it is 80. Many today live into their 90s and some to over 100 years of age. It has been proven that the most productive and fulfilling years of life is now in our 60’s. The second most fulfilling years of life is [...]
God’s Purpose for Men and Women to Partner in Leadership by Keith Yoder At the 2017 ILC Keith Yoder addressed God’s purpose for men and women to partner in leadership. He called for us to embrace the Trinity in fellowship as a basis for our relationship and partnership. Keith laid out a case for a [...]
Women, Feminism and Jesus By Steve Prokopchak I have watched with interest over many years of my life the “women’s movement.” I am delighted that women can vote, wear pants in public and play an equal role in so many areas of our culture today. I am pleased to see women being urged to lead [...]
by Steve Prokopchak Let’s face it—alcohol is back. No longer is alcohol demonized in Christian circles. We even find churches using beer as a gathering agent during Bible studies in local bars. Is that practice sacrilegious, going too far or taking hold of my liberty and tramping all over yours? How much alcohol is too [...]
by Larry Kreider Jesus gave them this answer: "I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does” (John 5:19). Sometimes we “hear” with our eyes. For example, we communicate to our children by [...]
by Larry Kreider A young man and his fiancée came to me for premarital counseling. The young man had experienced many hurts in his life. For one, his father had constantly blamed him for the problems in his marriage because the son was conceived out of wedlock. The young man was hurting and in need [...]
by Larry Kreider My friend Mark and his family spent a month living in Central Asia, assisting missionaries in a country where Christianity was not officially tolerated. It was an excellent opportunity to be immersed in the culture and experience everyday life there. One of their favorite memories was of buying fresh bread every morning. [...]
by Larry Kreider While going through a very difficult time with her sick husband, Sharon would often work outside in her flower beds just to have time alone. However, she soon learned that she wasn’t alone; the Lord was right there beside her. Just as Jesus taught in parables when He walked this earth, He [...]