Developing Spiritual Union In Marriage
Listen to the audio version of this article. View the full PDF version of this document. Marriage, as defined in Scripture, is God’s plan and his idea Even prior to sin entering the world, God recognized and designed marriage to meet needs of men & women (Gen. 2:18-25). Marriage
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Parenting and Cell Phones Podcast Episodes
Is your child ready to have a cell phone? Counselors Craig Stickling and Brian Sutter, interviewed by Matt Kaufmann help coach parents on the significance of cell phone use among our adolescents.
Teens and Addiction
The teenage years are ones of exploration, experimentation, and asserting independence. While this is certainly a normal phase of life, choices that teens make during this time can have wide ranging and long-term effects. Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or non-medical use of prescription drugs can lead to the trap
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Marriage Podcast Episodes
From Genesis to Revelation, marriage is a major narrative of the Bible. This divine institution is a visible testimony of the relationship nature of God. In this episode, Matt Kaufmann will lead Kaleb Beyer in a discussion that will attempt to peer into marriage and discover the gospel elements contained
Understanding Attachment
Scripture teaches that God is both holy (1 Peter 1:16) and merciful (Psalm 116:5). Scripture also teaches that man is both sinful and loved by God (Romans 5:8). While these are very basic truths about God and man, they can seem paradoxical. In our finiteness, we can have difficulty accepting
Phases of Grief
Grief often presents in a series of phases that can be called a Grief Wheel as the feelings tend to be circular in nature. Normalizing the grieving process is often very helpful for those dealing with loss. This diagram shows one model for understanding stages of grief. The brief descriptions
Grief & Emotions
This graphic, developed by grief expert, H. Norman Wright, shows a picture of the wide range of emotions that people may feel when dealing with a loss. If you can identify with any (or all!) of the feelings in this image, you are NORMAL! In this video, Ted Witzig
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The Godly Man
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him show out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.” James 3:13 Being a godly man is our choice. The Apostle James tells us that we are to show or demonstrate the attributes of godly
Foundational Truths of My Life with God
Being aware of God’s presence throughout the ups and downs of our daily life can be a big challenge. Constant distractions, cares, and tasks can consume our minds with the busyness of life. However, awareness of God’s presence with us can greatly impact the way we live. Whether in times
How to Study the Bible
Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Our hearts and minds are transformed by God’s Word. Therefore, we must spend time reading it. Knowing how to read and study the Bible can bring renewed excitement to our time in the Word.