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 we resolve issues, we become stronger, closer, and more confident in our oneness. By Steve Prokopchak Despite what you may think, conflict is one of our best opportunities for growth as marriage partners. When we push through an opposing force in a healthy way, we grow, change, and become stronger and more confident. You [...]
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 [...]
When Jesus saw the crowds, He had compassion by Larry Kreider Kimberly led a women’s Bible study group at Good Shepherd Church which met in the church basement every Thursday evening. An inner-city church, Good Shepherd was intent on reaching out to the many low-income people in their neighborhood. Kimberly was a seasoned church [...]
The surprising changes in beliefs and boundaries of marriage today In my many years of studying, researching, writing, interviewing, and counseling in the pre- and postmarital realm, I had little hope I would see secular research come to agree with so many of my findings and convictions. But the proof just keeps showing up. It [...]
Find yourself side by side, holding hands, bringing your requests to your Creator. By Steve and Mary Prokopchak Mary and I have discovered what we believe to be the most intimate thing we can participate in within our marriage. We have determined that it is far more intimate than sexuality. We have taught for years [...]
God's design for healing emotional wounds By Steve Prokopchak When we suffer a deep physical wound, we are rushed off to the emergency room to have that wound receive necessary and immediate attention. It gets cleaned, anesthetized, and sewn up from the inside out so the healing process can begin. We are administered antibiotics [...]
Believing the best is a godly road, but one that we often do not walk on. By Danail Tanev A recent article in Insider lists numerous studies on how good relationships make us physically and psychologically healthier, lower depression levels, and make us more successful in life. Relationships are the main way God has provided [...]
Fighting and Arguing or Praying and Agreeing By Steve and Mary Prokopchak We made a major discovery early in our marriage. When it came to conflict, we could choose to “fight and argue,” or we could “pray and agree.” Disagreement is powerful, but agreement is even more powerful. The Scriptures tell us that if any [...]
