The love which newlyweds experience need not end with the arrival of children! This collection of practical tips offers a foundation of...

There are many ways we can allow perfectionism to come in and replace the relationships we are supposed to have with the Lord and with our...

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

Popularity and pluralism are idolized in our culture. Certainly God does want us to have an influence in our world, among our circles. But...

When Gil Bates humbled himself and started to see himself the way his wife and children did, he knew a little change was in order.

Let's take a look at the Lord's prayer. After all it is the Lord's prayer. It reveals His heart as Savior and Lord. As Savior, He chose to...

When we think about the future we might naturally wonder about "God's will". But really what good would it do us if we merely know God's...

Are you a giver or a taker? Of course, the goal is to be a giver! However, in order to be a giver, we must first become a receiver. But...

This fun whiteboard drawing takes you through the life cycle of a caterpillar giving a great comparison to our growth in the Christian life...

It is a special thing these days to have eight children and keep the hearts of each of them. As a matter of fact it is extraordinary. And...

David Waller used to be single. Priscilla, too, of course. Now the two are happily married - to each other! So, what exactly did God use in...

Family Conferences are an enjoyable time for the whole family! Fellowship with friends and powerful preaching make for a full week . . ....

Having faith in our own faith is becoming a widespread problem among Christians. Those who profess to know Christ feel that at times their...

Kenan, Sarah, Adam, and Hannah Wilkes share some of the high hopes that they had for themselves and their future. Along the way, they found...

Faithful is He who has called us … so we can do it! Right? Before jumping into active obedience to God's calling, revisit with Gabe Cleator...

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God ... humbled Himself ....” Is this mind in you? For...

What do you do when God confronts you with the question, “Are you willing to go anywhere for Me?” This is especially disconcerting when the...

Dr. Steve Scheibner and his wife Megan want to see you succeed where it matters most: at home. Their experience in counseling and marriage...

A common question among young people is: "Do we obey our parents only when what they say is in Scripture?

A cowboy? A basketball player? A vet? A missionary? An ordinary person? The runt of the family? Maybe just a "little kid"? What if you are...

II Timothy 2 was Paul's advice to a young pastor. The encouragement it contains however can apply directly to parenting. Like Timothy,...

Many pastors, fathers, and families are under attack. Often the natural response can be one of surprise: “If I'm doing God's will, why don'...

In the year 1900, Americans identified seventy-two things they deemed essential to happiness. By 1950 it was nearly 500 things. Do you...

Have I frankly considered the high costs of anger? It is an expensive thing, as can be seen from references throughout Scripture as well as...

We remember men like George Müller and the Apostle Paul for their acts of faith. Behind the demonstration of faith, however, is a walk of...

How do I know I've been called by God? Should I look for logical indications that support the call? Can I expect God to confirm my ministry...

How are you doing in the middle of your “storm”? Do you wish it could be over, so you could get on with life and start serving the Lord...

It is so easy to let negative thoughts about a spouse escalate into full blown judgments without even realizing it. Rather than being quick...

When the days of child rearing are finally past, faithful moms will be rewarded for teaching their little ones to fear the Lord. The fear...

Relationships do not need to be broken over every issue. Offenses (or just plain differences) should challenge both parties to desire the...

It didn't make sense. The way to get out was to get in? Condescending to enter into the problems of those under his care was the last thing...

As the spiritual leader of your family, you may wonder how you can discuss heart issues with your children without losing their hearts (or...

I have so much to learn! Even applying what I already know about Jesus seems to be a process that takes way too long! Will I ever be...

Gil Bates brings home a paradoxical proverb written directly to men: Proverbs 16:32. In this verse, Almighty God warns men that there is...

Wisdom Booklet preparation and teaching will naturally bring together, under one central theme, many and varied resources from life: a...

What if you had the power to change some of the circumstances you face in life? Would you use that power? Pastor Bob Gray II and his wife...

What do you do if you have a colt that only wants to play and eat chocolate? That colt isn’t worth much to you or anyone else! In this...

Courtship can be a confusing topic. For that reason, Aaron Baker devotes the first session of his two-part message to describe a...

Many books are written about how to lead. When Peter Magnuson ran a query on leadership titles in Amazon, it yielded more than 50,000...

Fathers: What draws your attention when the work day is over? A messy house? A broken stove? A disobedient child? An online temptation? Don...

"We have what we need to come to faith and spiritual maturity!

After living in a very small house for several years with their large family, Keith and Carol Kane moved to a larger place to care for...

Children love stories. Movies, too, wield an underestimated influence in the lives of young people. No matter what our age, drama wins our...

As a young person, it's easy to wonder, "What is the purpose God has for my life?" Do you have a Jacob-like tenacity to "not let go" unless...

Perfection is something we all strive for to some extent, whether it be in our work ethic, family life, or the hobbies we enjoy. However,...

When a young missionary journeyed to his first mission assignment, a painful memory from his youth drove him to strive for spiritual...

The purpose of the Advanced Training Institute is to structure education around God's Word. As ATI families grew in their desire to do this...

There is a way through the fog, believe it or not. Yes, fog is dangerous. In the journey of faith, it can become as dangerous as the fog...

You're a father. You want to be dependable. You need your family and others to trust you. What does God give you to equip you for this role...

Yes, it is possible for parents to have perfect peace despite the prospect of prodigals! As with Moses, Saint Augustine, Franklin Graham,...

Well, it's time to make a plan. Pick one of the five areas: Person, Provider, Partner, Parent, or Proclaimer and do the things God has led...

Think about it. Capitalism and compassion have worked together pretty well in our country. Weigh the facts for yourself as Darren Myers...

Have you been classifying your circumstances as "good" or "bad" lately? For Keon Pendergast, his wife, and his four children, the...

"Repairing the breach" is a man's job. It takes long-range commitment. But more than that, raising up the foundations of godly generations...

Your sons (and your daughters!) are watching. Do they see in your marriage a picture of Christ and His Bride, the Church? Mark Wilkes...

What words came to mind the day Elisabeth Elliot first heard the news of her husband Jim's death? Was she tempted to ask “Why?” Or did she...