What is a wife to do? What if expectations for a truly romantic and loving marriage go unmet for fourteen years? Jenny Speed recounts the...

What has Christianity become in America? It may be that American Christianity is the most deceptive and far-reaching substitute yet for the...

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...

Truth and Its Actual Effects upon Personal Living, Family and Society

Have you ever wondered if the spoken blessings of Biblical times could have any bearing on the success of your family today? Wonder no more!

With nineteen children altogether, the Duggar siblings have definitely experienced all the highs and lows of living and growing together.

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

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...

For everything, there is a season.

The Courageous Conversation – a strategy to follow for any pressing issue. Helping husbands to exchange normal leadership for noble...

As the Cada family began the ATI program, the Lord surprised them with the interconnectedness of faith and practice. They found that...

Children respond when dad makes an effort to get to know them one on one. If God’s purpose is to turn the heart of a busy father to his...

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

Have you ever wondered what the steps are between being a normal Christian and being greatly used by the Lord? This inspiring message...

In a glorious way, from Genesis to Revelation, God's Word shows that His thoughts are higher than our thoughts!

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...

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 (...

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...

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...

Do you notice other people? Do you realize God rejoices to be with you and He is ready to become involved in the things that are on your...

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...

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

What happens when one man decides to "prepare his heart to seek the law of the Lord, then do it, and teach it"? The often-overlooked...

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 ...

Prepare for a new relationship-centered understanding of Matthew Chapter 18: an insightful application by Chris Hogan about all that is...

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

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

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

When Paul and Jenny Speed first gave their testimony of what the Lord had done for them during a Family Conference in Nashville, Tennessee...

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

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

Enough time has gone by that we ought to know what things do and do not pass the test of transferral to sons and daughters, grandsons and...

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

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...

Fear can hinder any conversation. But perfect love can cast out any fear. Have you ever wanted more love for people?

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

It makes a difference. A family-wide difference. God's design in birth order becomes a natural problem solver when acknowledged and...

Life is too short to live for self. In light of all the things God has promised you for eternity, in light of the tangible needs of real...

Dr. Larry Guthrie and his family loved outdoor activities. For Larry, this included most everything except running a race.

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...

“If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed” (John 8:34-36). As every believer knows, it takes more than sincere...

During the week of October 21-27, 2013 a team of more than seventy volunteers conducted a Journey to the Heart for three prisons...

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...

Often music's dynamics and how it plays upon our hearts and lives can be difficult to describe. A different vocabulary is needed, and even...

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

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...

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

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

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...

Three high school boys decided to explore a cave in Tasmania after school one day. Bob Newhouse shares this true story–told to him at the...

Once again Mrs. Hendry showcases the rich array of  reading options we have for our children. Great historical heroes and heroines of the...

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

When hundreds of attendees for an international seminar stated they would be bringing their children along with them, Larry & Lois...

We have heard many messages about being under authority, but what about being in authority? What is it Christ used His authority to do?...

Beware! Aimlessness does not mean that an arrow won't find a mark. The question is: Was it the mark, the one mark, God's high calling in...

Whether in the gymnasium, or at Harvard Law School, or in the everyday life of a committed Christian, the same zeal should prevail.

Have you ever been disappointed or discouraged with your "disciples"? Did it seem to you they would never become what you hoped they would...

On earth are multitudes of sinners lost and undone. In heaven is mercy enough to cover a multitude of sins! But what is between the two?...

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

For those who trust Him God has the plan of a lifetime. It comes by losing, then finding. It's true! It's the wonderful life we never...

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...

Following the dramatic events that took place after surrendering his life to God, Larry found himself wondering what to do next. His new...

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...

The church in Corinth was out of order. The church should have been exerting a powerful positive influence on the city. However, the...

Teasing, sarcasm, poking, and provoking do not win children's hearts. Yet this wrong side of humor persists in families. Tim Levendusky...

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

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...

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...

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,...

“Into the heart of Jesus, deeper and deeper I go, seeking to know the reason why He should love me so - Why He should stoop to lift me up...

As with many parents, God gave Mark and Alice Wilkes a vision for their family. The vision was that their family was to represent Christ!...

In February 2018, ATI Family Weekly host Robert Newhouse was invited by Dr. Stephen Chen to travel with him throughout Taiwan. Dr.

Chris, Anne, and their family of nine children have gone through a lot to become the ministry center God wanted them to be. Was it simple?...

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

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

From the forest floor to the highest canopy, rainforests are a showcase for the animal world. In the next few minutes, you can explore and...

Fulfilling the Great Commission will be of utmost urgency until the last unreached people group is reached. The Great Commission is still...

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...

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

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...

Christ sent His disciples “as sheep in the midst of wolves” and then told them: “be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”...

God has put in the hearts of men to be noble instead of normal. Rather than withdrawing, we are called to be involved in the battles of the...

Dr. Stephen Chen, his wife, Anna, and their adult son, Timothy, work with the IBLP ministry in Taiwan. One of Anna’s responsibilities is...

One day we will enjoy the prize. That is the reward of both physical and spiritual disciplines. Whether it's running a mile in the early...

When missionary Otto Koning realized that his stolen pineapples were not the source of his conflicts but rather his demand for his own...

Apart from God's perspective, heaven seems far away, reserved only for the future. However, the Bible links what we do now with what will...

Roger Magnuson relates the gripping story of David Livingstone and the practical, self-sacrificing courage he demonstrated in killing a...

After missionary Otto Koning declared the victorious name of Jesus over the powers of darkness, he began to witness whole tribes...

The speaker stands as usual behind the podium, but on his tie is visible a small red spot. Is he not aware of how speakers are expected to...

What is real evangelism? What does it look like when a Christian has a vision to really win souls? And what does a real convert look like?...

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...

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...

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...

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