To hate is easy. To disregard and abandon is natural. But to love, to forgive, to have hope for a lost soul—that is supernatural by Steve Prokopchak When I was seventeen and a senior in high school, a friend introduced me to my Savior, Jesus. After a four-month struggle of counting the cost, I [...]
A significant way for victory today as well as tomorrow is through forgiveness by Steve Prokopchak I grew up three miles outside of our small town. I loved that setting. I could ride my bike for miles along country roads with little to no traffic. I could stay at “the creek” for hours on [...]
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? [...]
We must confront in truth, love, and grace because healing, restoration, and restitution are the goal by Steve Prokopchak Having walked in ministry leadership for over fifty years, I can accurately say that if sin is present in the lives of leaders, it will surface sooner or later. There will eventually be some form [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
