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Marriage Podcast Episodes
Marriage: Reflecting God’s Love for the World Part 1 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 …
Understanding Attachment
A Fundamental Parenting Principle Preface: Basic Truths about God and Man 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 …
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 of each phase can help …
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 Jr., explains grief and how …
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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 manhood throughout every aspect of …
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 of joy and thanksgiving or …
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. All of us have struggled …
Prayer: Placing Your Hope in God
Not long ago I was trying to reconnect with an old friend. We were best friends in high school but have had little to no contact in recent years. I called with some hesitation, given it had been so long since we talked, but happily left a message hoping he would return my call. A …
Repentance is Necessary for a Spiritual Rebirth
Developed by Elder Bro. Lynn Stieglitz Repentance literally means a change of mind or to perceive after. In the New Testament, repentance is referred to in the context of turning away from sin or repenting for sin. John the Baptist and others call for fruit that is true repentance. In Acts 26:19b-20, Paul’s words clearly …
True Faith is Based in God and His Son
Developed by Elder Bro. Steve Ringger When we look at true faith, Hebrews 11:1 defines it as: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” We can say it a little different: “Now faith is the substance, the confirmation, the title deed of things hoped for, the evidence or …
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