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...

What Today's Youth Can Do to Conquer Goliath and His Brothers Taming the tongue Identifying and conquering pride Avoiding hypocrisy...

Spiritual Gifts: Specific Characteristics, Misuses, Examples and Instructions

Where does a girl's relationship with the Lord begin and end? It begins with salvation! And it will not end for eternity! So why not...

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar did not begin their marriage planning to have twenty children. Originally, they thought that they would have...

Are you saved by grace? Is eternal life yours by grace? If so, then ask yourself if you are living day to day in this life by grace. This...

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.

If there’s something in your life that is not of God, He will cause it to be shaken. This is what happened to Becky – a girl who grew up as...

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

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...

From one man in the journey of faith to another man in the journey of faith.

What are some things we can focus on as a couple to keep the marriage a we-centered marriage instead of a me-centered marriage?

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...

God designs each wife to be the counterpart to their one and only, perfect, complete, complementary. But what do we actually do, with sheer...

Do you and your spouse communicate most often through monologue, dialogue, or “duel-logue”?!?  Couples must be able to talk things through...

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...

Watching the taming of a wild animal is something few have ever seen. A horse trainer's excitement is a little different than that of a...

As a parent, there is a certain focus in life that can inspire our children to say what we've always wanted to hear them say: “That's what...

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...

We've all heard the exhortation to "Be careful!" Being careful protects those under us. And taking the time to care and connect in the ...

Homeschoolers can be in the world but not of the world! Mrs.

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...

The Old Testament abounds with allegories—colorful pictures describing New Testament truths.

It doesn't take very much to spark a fear. It could be something life-threatening like cancer. But usually not. How good are you at...

Immigration, terrorism, and anarchy. It seems these three issues would give any human being an excuse to feel like a victim. Yet are we...

Married life is a new life, right? Well ... that depends. True love is truthful: truthful about the past--as well as your spouse's (or...

Ever tried loving your wife? Others? Well, you can stop now. Enter the joy of learning how to replace your love with Christ's love, deeper...

While astride a palomino, Lew Sterrett demonstrates the use of the bit, one of the smallest forms of horse tack. Bits have various sizes,...

Hudson Taylor gave the world a practical glimpse of what it is like to trust the Lord and live by faith. Even today, we hear how faith...

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

What are the seven habits of a successful person? What are the five types of workers in the workplace? Why do we do things we know are...

"Be Strong". To build a house that would stand the test of generations, Solomon needed this word of affirmation from his father. What are...

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

With the need we have today for unity in the church and harmony in the family, you would conclude that sermons on reconciliation would...

The truth is the truth. You and your audience will always be better off when your message is founded on the truth. Your audience will also...

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...

Katie Holdeman was raised in a Christian family and served on the mission field with her parents for several years. During her teen years,...

Treat your children the way you treat other people's children. Don't leave the responsibility of devotions to your wife.

“One of the main drives in my life was reality…reality at all costs.” Listen to Ross share his testimony of how God brought him to the...

In the second chapter of Revelation, Jesus Christ lovingly exhorts the hard-working Christians of Ephesus to return to their first Love. In...

Since the days of Paul, Christians worldwide have been encouraged—strongly encouraged

Hearing what God wants to say is a skill. Sharing with others what God has shared with me is also a skill. Drawing near to God enables us...

In the last years of the previous century a remnant of God's people decided to stay with their sons and daughters through the social storm...

Teaching children to love Jesus is often a parent's greatest motivation to keep loving Jesus themselves! Raising children definitely grows...

You don't have to be a fish to know a hook when you see it ... or feel it. Reawakened guilt feels the same way and it will continue to...

God's thoughts far exceed our own thoughts and expectations. Logically, we know that. What then might God use to open our eyes to anything...

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...

John Van Gelderen was born again, but he still faced temptations. Despite constant confession, he felt guilty all the time.

A short word of encouragement, for pastors, from a pastor . . . a pastor who felt that his work, his ministry, his church had become all...

God is a Father. His desire is to protect us from all evil. What's more, He is able. "The Lord will deliver me from every evil work ..." (...

“This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of themselves” (II Timothy 3:1-2a). “Self-love”...

Do you run the risk of becoming a modern day Capernaum?

This thought-provoking message by Jerry Benjamin, the second in a series, once again prompts a person to ask what his motives are for the...

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

Peter Magnuson enjoys carrying on the "good taste" of his father, Roger Magnuson, as would any son! Whether it's true Christianity or...

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

Have you ever wished you could avoid some things? Especially as a home school mom or dad?

Another title for this message could well be "The Mystery of the Messy Room." Who wants to admit to having a messy room? Why not close the...

Fathers know that it takes humility to take the lead in the area of moral freedom. In many areas, but especially in this area, young men...

Why are churches today lacking power in prayer? Why are some churches even eliminating prayer meetings? In this short, yet pointed message...

Pastor Joe Norvell guides young believers in evaluating what may cause them to sell out to the world rather than being completely sold out...

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,...

Does our church have the same priorities the early church did? Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer …” (Matthew 21:13)....

Have you known someone who seemed to have a never-ending supply of God's love? Is that possible for you, too? All the time? David Waller...

"Do you believe My Word?" Mr. Wilkes was inclined to answer without thinking, "Yes! Of course, I do!" In this final message for the 2018...

Moms can be special sources of power for their husbands and families. It can be through prayer, forgiveness or sheer loyalty to the Lord....

"We are the Wilkes Team! We're not perfect, but we stick together. We are quick to obey, quick to repent, quick to forgive.

Have you been on a search for genuine love, true joy, and peace? In this third session Jerry Benjamin poses the question of whether the...

In this message, Lew Sterrett unveils one of Christianity's greatest secrets. And the title says it all! Because of Christ, boundaries,...

It's sobering when God tells a man "You'll either let My Word crush you or you will crush your children". He is always the same, His Word...

“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” (Mark 8:36). When Lew Sterrett first heard these...

What is your definition of being a disciple? Probably your definition includes, after first believing in Jesus, your commitment to develop...

The Advanced Training Institute Wisdom Booklets are rooted firmly in the fact that God can teach us best when, as a family, we look to Him...

With all the conveniences we enjoy here at home, it is easy to forget about spiritual warfare. The battle is taking place right now between...

As a traveling evangelist, Keith Daniel witnessed a wide spectrum of marriage relationships. For example, one husband and wife seemed to “...

As Tim Tomlinson says, talking at people requires them only to listen; asking questions, however, requires them to think and respond. So,...

Sometimes it is difficult to convey truth to others in a way that will impact their lives. Often, it seems that the messages are heard but...

Another call to rise up and share the Gospel would come as another exhausting to-do were it not coupled with the rousing fact that we are...

What father hasn't been inspired by the family portrait shown in chapter 6 of Deuteronomy? Under this high bar of “teaching diligently,”...

Many and varied motives undergird the mission objectives of today's organizations, including Christian corporations, small businesses, and...

Very few have come to Christ only by reading the Bible. For most, God used other people, such as our parents or a pastor, to help us to...

Parenting may be a tremendous responsibility but it is also a tremendous joy when an independent moral agent comes to understand and...

Can a man today be dominant and not domineering? Can he lead by example while fulfilling the role of leader, father, or even boss? If so,...

A nobleman has to be of noble descent. His nobility comes from his birth, not his achievements. Rather than seeking affirmation, approval,...

As Director of the ALERT program for young men, Marv Behr is especially qualified to speak at a Father-Son Conference! Young men from...

In Christ, genuine love can become second nature. The joy of the Lord can be your strength. Peace, patience, kindness—in fact, all the...

Confidence. This word doesn't often seem synonymous with parenting, but can it be? Peter Magnuson, using the first chapter of Philippians...

Do you remember how you felt when you first became a father? Keith Daniel brings back that fresh sense of fatherhood's responsibility and...

This last session summarizes the series for noble men. Let us make our calling sure and strike up conversations with our family about the...