Practical tips for welcoming newcomers
Story after story in the Bible demonstrates that hospitality is central to the character of God and that God expects us to follow his...
Understanding common U.S. immigration terms
It’s important to remember that a person’s legal status does not define who they are in Christ or their inherent worth as a child...
Hand in hand
Three married couples from our Mennonite Brethren family respond to questions about life together. Their candid answers offer a glimpse into the realities of...
Marriage is a subversive act
In Christian marriage two people do the unthinkable: they declare, in a society where nothing is forever, that they commit themselves to each other for life.
Marriage in our society has become a commodity. It has become a device to...
Marriage is like a scissors
My wife and I recently visited with a woman whose wedding ceremony I conducted some 20 years ago. As we talked, she said, “During our...
Love, differences and marriage
As a beginning therapist I was energized by the opportunity to support meaningful relationship growth but also helpless through numerous episodes of miscommunication and...
Healing raw spots
A high percentage of couples I counsel say they need to learn communication skills. However, they seem to communicate with me just fine!
Proverbs 18:14...
Pain, fairy tales and butterflies
The film The Princess Bride, directed by Rob Reiner, was released in 1987 with only moderate box office success. In the video market, however,...