“He hath done all things well” (Mark 7:37). David Gibbs Jr. recounts the story of his mother's impossible work, a nearly-unbelievable story...

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

Messengers in disguise? No, this is not a sermon on false prophets or spiritual warfare.

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

In this down-to-earth message from the first chapter of Psalms, David Gibbs unveils the secrets for having God's blessing as we go out to...

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...

Impatience was always one of Connie's toughest battles. Engrafting verses on patience however has reversed the way she handles pressure and...

Young people, how well you finish in this life can be easily swayed one way or the other by the small decisions you are making now. Tom...

Ever wondered what you should do while you’re waiting? Becky Keilen shares the questions God has asked her at this time in her life: Do I...

The Duggars' story in forty-seven minutes: how the Lord turned their hearts to have children, how they made it through when the first few...

We've all heard the command, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (I Thessalonians 5:18...

Is it possible to have pure thoughts all the time? Why are impure thoughts such a struggle? So many today feel trapped in habits and...

As Ron Dunn might say, the very thing which causes us to think that God is not at work in our life is the very work that God is doing. This...

"You can't always know when God is using you the most." Often when you wonder if God is even present, He will actually be performing His...

Will you trust Me? This is one thing God really wants to know. This is what He would ask over and over as Sam and Ann Conway went from...

Do you need a living example of what it means to walk with God? We hear it said "Trust the Lord" but what does it mean, really? How do we...

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

Lt. Commander J. David Rogers gives the fascinating story of Pearl Harbor and one man whose responsibility, determination, and sacrifice on...

Perhaps you have brothers and sisters that irritate you on occasion, if not on every occasion? Maybe you have tried not to say anything or...

With God, hope can be a reality! In this motherly message, Teri Maxwell shares a testimony about four ways God helped her to be positive (...

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...

Coming from the land of kangaroos, koalas, emus, wombats, and wallabies, Kylie travels internationally and knows what it feels like not to...

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...

In this enjoyable and thought provoking message, Otto Koning shares rich insights on the secrets of putting the third command into practice...

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

In their relaxed, friendly manner Mike and Connie explain the importance of God’s principle of design as it applies to both husband and...

Do you love your wife and children? Do you feel sometimes that they doubt your love? Stop for a minute and examine, perhaps in a new way,...

Could it be that our problems are the answers to our prayers?

Search me, O God. Search me, O God! This is a cry of the heart that God will hear! This is the cure for wandering eyes and thoughts. This...

Between the powers of light and darkness a constant war is being waged for the hearts of men.

Both physical and spiritual growth are step by step processes. As humans we grow up physically. One day at a time, one decade at a time,...

Handling an accusation is one thing. Handling your husband's is another. And when more people--possibly the very people to whom you have...

David may have never seen the Temple, but he had it in his heart. Ron Dunn and his wife may never have understood why their son was...

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...

God can turn around a worst case scenario for good. In Larry Guthrie's situation, it certainly seemed no good could come from the mistake...

In the final episode, Larry and Lois Guthrie share about several trying experiences they’ve had to walk through over the past several years.

As a Christian, have you become accustomed to being on defense? With all we have to offer people, it's amazing that we hesitate as often as...

When the time comes to die, we all want to look back over life and have miraculous stories to tell of the ways God used us in His kingdom!...

People. Positions. Possessions. These things could never do for us what God can do for us. When we expect from them lasting happiness,...

What is your first reaction when faced with contention? Paul and Jenny Speed demonstrate the concept of the three chairs in conflict...

Elisabeth Elliot Gren, in her endearing, yet practical manner, issues a gentle reminder to young ladies that they can choose their...

Unity is something God gives. Rather than feeling the pressure to agree it's amazing what can happen when two separate entities look to God...

Joshua had an inheritance to claim. Would God make good on His promise despite the overwhelming odds and the high waters of Jordan?

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

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...

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...

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

When missionary Otto Koning went to New Guinea in the early 1960s, he was not prepared for the irritations he would experience from the...

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...

Christopher Sirard is an anesthesiologist. He and his wife Courtney have seven children. Many people think that, as a doctor, Christopher...

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...

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...

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

Not all kinds of love are God’s love. Attempting to illustrate the power of Divine love, David Gibbs Jr. unveils its first two attributes...

If it's wise to count the cost before making a major decision, you certainly want to count the cost before marriage. How do you do that?...

As humans we are tempted, often, to use any number of reasons to believe that God is not good. What could be farther from the truth?...

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

It seemed like a lose-lose situation. If Connie tried to gloss over Mike's shortcomings, as she did for the first few years of their...

God wants us to know how strong and trustworthy He is. It's easy to forget that. Using art and calligraphy, Keith Neds, himself a father of...

What family was more amazing than the Bates family? Than Noah's family? Abraham's? Isaac's? Jacob's? Find what Mr.

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

During one of the student sessions earlier in the Family Conference, Gil Bates asked the students for their most pressing questions.

A truck stuck in the mud. The suit that was too small. Drought. Whether large or small, irritations rarely come at a convenient time. They...

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

"Oh precious trust!" With a simple and yet joyful confidence in God, Mrs. Daniel shares many poems, analogies, and examples from history...

Janny Moore can identify with imperfection. She also knows that, as young ladies, we tend to look in the mirror to come up with our self-...

"Blessed assurance." "Heavenly peace." "Divinest comfort." Do you have these things present in your life? As a blind girl, Francis Jane...

In October 2017, Ron Hamilton presented a special sing-along session at Family Camp accompanied by his son-in-law and daughter, the Morgans...

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...

Christmas all the year?!

Building on Part 1, Chris and Anne Hogan share testimonies of how the Lord has enabled couples to relax and relate to one another...

In this first of three messages in his short series, Roy shares a very wise perspective on what Christians can look to when they suffer....

What does it take to get your attention? A windstorm? A lost ring? Disappointment or loneliness? Unexpected loss or unbearable pain? An...

Even as Christians, if our eyes are on the circumstances and people around us we are sure to find something to complain about. Our tendency...

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

The world is made up of two interesting types of people: those who take and those who give. Think of the most loved person you know. Such...

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

It is time for brothers and sisters in Christ to use their tongues for good.

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

This testimony is about a tremendous breakthrough Mr. Wilkes experienced while training his sons. The breakthrough changed his focus during...

It has probably been a while since you have heard a conversation about hell. You may have friends or relatives that question its reality....

As Adrian Rogers says “No one fell asleep while Jesus was preaching!” His command to love our enemies heralded a revolutionary watershed...

Being hindered from achieving our dreams can hurt. In the drama of the moment, our emotions can escalate to the point that it would seem an...

God loves you. He wants to walk with you and share in the conversations you have with yourself throughout the day!

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

Over the years Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have learned more and more of the nitty-gritty lessons involved with the Christian life. And, by...

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...

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

In this session, Charles “Tremendous” Jones speaks on the price of leadership, and encourages us with these words: “The price you pay today...

When it became evident that dementia was going to take a significant toll on the captain of the Jolly Roger, Patch the Pirate's “crew” had...

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

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

Rick Green shares an insightful summary of why Christians should become actively involved in American politics. Learn the blessings of a...

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

Many Basic Seminar alumni whose marriages and families were restored at a Basic Seminar have wanted to come back and share the answers they...

World War II was not a war waged between the Axis and Allied powers alone. It was a power struggle between hatred and genuine love. The ten...

"Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep" (Romans 12:15). When do I normally rejoice? What does that show about me?

There's a lot going on for pastors these days. A single congregation represents so many needs. Various topics need addressed. And any given...

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