When and where does a stable, loving marriage relationship begin? As a single, young person, what if you could avoid one of the biggest...

Two choices will have the greatest impact on your life. The first is your response to the Gospel. The second is your decision in whom you...

We all have ambitions: they probably seem very significant to us right now. But what do they look like from God's perspective? Until the...

A straightforward exposition of Ephesians 5 brings a whole new meaning to the responsibilities and rewards of being a husband. What is my...

Even well trained Christian young people who know the dangers of the boyfriend girlfriend game can still give away their hearts without...

Who would make choices that are selfish, simple, or sinful? You guessed it! You! While we may aspire to be like Abraham the Patriarch, we...

During the rage of World War II when Holland was blasted by air raid bombs, a little Dutch boy hid in a bomb shelter, trembling in fear.

Have you ever wondered exactly why some conversations give you a sense of being fully energized and ready to face the future while others...

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...

Jim Logan gives a wakeup call regarding the multitude of hidden iniquities that occur regularly among children and youth in Christian homes...

There are big decisions, there are small decisions, but there aren’t any insignificant decisions. Combined with the sovereignty of God, our...

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...

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

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?

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar recognize God’s grace to them through the high school years. They share some of the many things He taught them...

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...

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

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

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Born near the conclusion of WWII, Larry’s parents chose to give him a name that embodied the idea of triumph and victory. As he grew older...

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...

Life lessons God taught Pastor Gary Fraley and his family about identifying with their Lord and Savior in a culture gone awry, including:

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'...

Who doesn't know the love story of Isaac and Rebekah? What we read a few chapters later, however, betrays a shift in character that is...

Many young men and women wonder how they will find the best vocation and the right life partner. They seek God for His will and His timing...

"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...

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...

Isaiah 40:28-31 promises that those who wait upon the Lord will "renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall...

In Part 2 of his message, Aaron Baker examines another practical principle for solid relationships. In the face of some good excuses, Baker...

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

With a special heart for young men that are newly married, Dwain Swanson directs the larger part of his advice to those who want to start...

It's a horse trainer's dream: a horse so responsive that no use of the reins is needed. To this end, what would you use? Limitations or...

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...

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

"He walks with me and He talks with me, and He tells me I am His own; and the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known."...

A classic. From I Thessalonians 4, Dr. Stephen Olford brings clarity and definition to the two opposing world views held by Christians on...

God's love isn't blind. In the marriage relationship especially, Christlike love seeks to know the truth, whether facts be favorable or...

Affections, for the Lord and for your spouse, are an integral part of the marriage relationship and they can provide a lot of stimulus for...

Nothing will shape my relationship with God or the personality God has given me more than my understanding of this truth: God delights in...

Couples such as Chris and Anne often marry with long range vision already in place. The marriage however will still take time to grow....

Most everyone likes to make lists. Especially a single person! The one who is waiting for God to bring along his or her mate probably has a...

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...

This message is Jerry Benjamin’s third in a series. With his usual fervor, Benjamin prompts us as human beings to ask, “Why would we ever...

Long before high school days reach completion, young people and their parents often begin to consider what the next step should be. Pastor...

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...

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles . . .” (Isaiah 40:31). Many young...

Any husband or father can be a critic. So Gil Bates challenges us as men to check our expectations. In place of criticism, leading wives...