In this heartfelt message, Michelle Duggar shares some of the verses, insights, and operational word definitions that have strengthened her...

Busyness is the signal to stop and do the one thing we believe we are too busy to do!

Scripture tells of two kings with outstanding character, but the contrast in their motives eventually brought very different results. One...

As you may have begun to see from your own experience, an abundant life centers upon one vital discipline, the discipline of meditating...

In this special two-part student session for young ladies, you will be reminded of just how practical it is to take all your dilemmas and...

If only every young person in America could spend one day on patrol with a policeman. . . . But maybe this message by Tom Harmon will...

Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:25). The Benham brothers share insights about growing in understanding by...

Many tyrants have fallen before God's faithful servants, as Goliath before David, but is it possible that any of us can control that giant...

Procrastination can be the assassination of your motivation, the dilapidation of your habitation, and much more! Rick Grubbs exposes three...

In our relationship with God, obeying His Word is important. However, there is a deeper aspect of our walk, which is the “keeping” of His...

For everything, there is a season.

Did you know God is not a concept – He’s a Person! As a Person, He desires to know you and be known by you. It’s about relationship! And,...

How relevant was the Bible to the Founding Fathers of the United States? Did you know that, during the Constitutional Convention, one of...

Simple obedience can yield abundant results.

"Knowing who you are will change who you are!" Realizing and living out our identity in the Lord Jesus Christ will bring us to maturity....

Ever since the time Doug Small shared this simple message from Genesis 18 with our staff in Oak Brook, it has been a favorite, a kind of...

Easter is a special time of year. For those who follow Christ, this season is especially meaningful because we celebrate the death, burial...

Whether a businessman or a preacher, will I bear the fruit of the Lord Jesus Christ in my life work? It depends on whether or not I commune...

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

Having a to-do list is a good thing. From God's great, timeless perspective, how we do our to-do's, and for whom we do our to-do's is also...

After serving in World War II, Keith’s father drove to achieve success in the corporate world. Alcoholism eventually followed, causing a...

We know that Hebrews was written to Jews who knew the law well. They needed reminded of the hope Christ brought after the law. They needed...

Gil Bates has a clearly-stated goal for his family: to lead them in the Lord's ways. But the Lord had to coach him first. Gil's testimony...

Have you ever considered how dangerous it may be to know the truth without experiencing its life-changing work? Before rewarding us with...

Gil Bates is a dedicated Christian, loving husband, and the father of 19 children. After committing his life to Christ while in high school...

When Keith Daniel accepted Christ at the age of twenty, his life was completely transformed. At the time of his conversion, the elderly,...

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...

You and I CAN be close to God. It is the promise of James 4:8: "Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.…" Just knowing that it is...

For Megan Scheibner, disciple-making is one aspect of her life purpose. She shares how this discipline is possible for busy moms. Indeed,...

Why does it seem that sometimes when you determine to “seek the Lord,” He intentionally hides from you? Is something wrong? No!

Students of every age enjoy listening to Dr. Jobe Martin’s messages about God and His marvelous creation. With wit and wisdom, he...

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...

There once was a lost pocket watch. A treasure that must be found. This is the way Becky Keilen felt in her search for God.

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

Why would anyone choose the unconventional in life? John the Baptist was born to a line of high priests, and yet he chose to undergo his...

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...

After receiving salvation, Keith found himself hungering for the Word of God. He also longed for others to experience the salvation he had...

Keith Daniel, from South Africa, is an evangelist with the African Evangelistic Band. He experienced the life-transforming power of the...

"The Lord was not in the wind" ... "The Lord was not in the earthquake" ... "The Lord was not in the fire." Yet His still small voice was...

When God called Keith into evangelistic work, it became evident that His hand was upon Keith. As he gave his heart and mind to the...

How does Jesus remind you of His everlasting love? It could be just waking up in the morning! Or, maybe it's a pink sunset, like it is for...

"Are you going to pass your Christian heritage on to your children?" One way Captain Warner's father did that was through the notes he had...

Dr. Logan has long sought to share intimacy with God. Through their times alone, the Lord has shown him some major differences between...

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

The desire for our children to have their own walk with the Lord is the desire of many Christian parents. Public worship too is good but to...

Dean Miller wants you to ace it in life's journey through this wicked world. His message tells about a young man who came from a troubled...

The Temple was the Lord's house. You would think the house of God would have always been impeccably clean, right? Wrong! Like King Josiah,...

Most Christian families are aware of the importance of family devotions, but many struggle with how to do them. When Keith and Carol Kane...

Without application doctrines can become mere philosophies, but without doctrine applications often becomes purposeless. From his unique...

Our Lord and Savior deserves it all, right now and always! He is trustworthy. He is faithful with His own. In the beginning He made us in...

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

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

Do you know George Washington or do you merely know a lot about him? There’s a difference, isn’t there! In the same way, do you know a lot...

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...

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

The events of World War II have receded into history. Nevertheless, many civilians and soldiers of that time have left us examples that...

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

Gary Fraley continues his exhortation to the newly- or soon-to-be-married with a few words about children. Just as marriage is an...

Fathers reflect what God is like to their children, and one attribute of our heavenly Father is that He is approachable. Peter Magnuson can...

This session opens with a difficult question: what if one spouse is willing to change but discouraged because the other spouse is not? Mike...

The world pulls in many directions. God pulls in one direction. When you feel pulled in different directions, or that you and your wife are...

Everyone has a role to play. That's a family. As the family learns and grows, things come up--all the time and from every direction. That's...

Chaplain Tom Burch’s enthusiasm for God’s Word sometimes leaves him unable to find adequate words to describe this precious Book. He shares...

The centurion in Jesus' day identified the value of the principle of authority and the rewards of seeing it at work in his own life. How...

Even today basic steps of spiritual growth and discipleship are shrouded in mystery for many Christians. This is because the genuine...

There's something special about doing what you know is right, faithfully. Distractions and temptations abound, to be sure, and yet the...

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...

Life is different with a continual awareness of God. "Do I acknowledge Him in all my ways?" Through a lifetime of constant reflection on...

Pastor Gary Fraley remembers the first time he joined a family in their daily devotions. He was a teenager, and he has never forgotten the...

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

Nearly 75 minutes of straight commentary on exactly what Scripture says about itself. Much can be said about Bible reading being a...

As a boy, Keith Daniel assumed he was a Christian. His brother, father, and mother assumed they were Christians, too. Their family was good...

The unsaved may not ever read God's specific revelation, the Bible. His general revelation however is a constant source of curiosity. That...

We all have great suggestions for God when it comes to what we think will glorify Him most. But what if He wants us to be ourselves in...

Perhaps you wish you could change people. In this message, Mark Wilkes shares how he had this same desire!

We have heard it repeated many times: "the answer is God's Word and prayer". We know these two things give us balance when other things are...

Are you doing everything God is calling you to do? When Dwain Swanson asked this question, it had some pretty surprising results. What...

The last time your son or daughter asked you a question, it probably wasn't at a convenient time for you to answer, was it? And the answer...

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...

Norm and Marlys Christiansen have two children whom they home educated for many years. Their oldest, Chad, enjoyed learning and did well in...

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

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,...

Pilgrims played a decisive and well-known role in English/American history. Pilgrims are also mentioned in the Bible, referring both to the...