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 [...]
Getting married is easy. It’s the staying married part that can be challenging! By Steve Prokopchak When we say, “I do,” we are never quite sure of what’s ahead. Thinking back over the many couples I have counseled, I can only begin to mention the various scenarios that those couples faced so unexpectedly. I recall, [...]
By Steve Prokopchak Her lifeless body lay bleeding in the middle of the two-lane county road. Her mother’s coat draped over her like an oversized hand-me-down. With a tear-soaked face buried in her hands, the little girl’s mother was kneeling beside the petite eight-year-old frame. What material item might this mother consider in replacement [...]
True freedom is possible for any sin or sickness that human beings have had to face since the third chapter of Genesis. By Steve Prokopchak My Story I first started listening to stories of the sexually broken when I was serving in the United States Air Force in the early 1970s, a new Christian, [...]
When conflict is handled biblically, it becomes an asset instead of a liability. By Larry Kreider Whenever two or more people are together, there is the potential for disagreement. Conflict is not right or wrong, but how we respond to it matters. Conflict can leave us feeling hurt, ignored, confused, isolated or threatened. Unresolved [...]
