I have been a pastor for 25 years and I have always tried to require at least six sessions of premarital counseling before the wedding. When I look to see how many of the couples I worked with in the … Continue reading The Value of Premarriage Counseling
In this video, Run51 tackles the very real issue of miscarriage hoping to encourage and uplift you with this song and story. It’s also one of my favorite renditions of the hymn “Come thou font of Every Blessing” Every week … Continue reading Come Thou Fount (A Short Film by Run51)
FamilyLife Ministries made a movie about the struggles of parenting and it is currently streaming on Neflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube and Google Play. From http://familylifeministries.org/likearrows/about/ “When conflict, rebellion, and resentment overwhelm their family, Charlie and Alice are forced to … Continue reading Like Arrows – A parenting movie from FamilyLife
I’ve served as a church pastor for over 20 years and in that time I’ve seen the tragic results of people giving into sex/living together before marriage. A committed Christ-follower will not regret choosing purity over unbridled passion – beware … Continue reading The Dangers of Living Together Before Marriage
This is a great marriage story worth sharing: After Being Married for a Year and a Half, Man Realizes Marriage ‘Isn’t for me’. After falling in love with and getting married to his best friend, Kim, a year and a half ago, young author Seth Adam Smith admitted on his website that “marriage isn’t for me” and it will surprise and even warm your heart to know why. Continue reading Over a year after the wedding guy decides marriage isnt for him
A good marriage is the result of work and sacrifice. Marriage is a learned skill. You can keep growing in your marriage as you commit to keep learning about how to have a great marriage. Over the summer I read and listened to Pastor Craig Castors marriage, parenting and teen resources that he is offering for free download on his website. You may find them very helpful too so here are some links to free online seminars. Continue reading “Marriage and Parenting is a Ministry – Free Resources”
Chris Teien 