In this powerful message, Doug Small uses the statistics of this increasingly fatherless nation to clarify a unique and needful perspective...

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

If you were given knowledge, riches, happiness or honor without wisdom what good would it actually do? David Gibbs challenges us to seek...

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

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...

Spiritual Gifts: Specific Characteristics, Misuses, Examples and Instructions

"How can I run my business God's way?" Steve Dulin wondered. In search of answers, he began reading through the Scriptures. One by one the...

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...

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

In biology, pressure is responsible for bringing about energy, life, and beauty. Who other than the tempter would suggest anything...

The ATI Wisdom Booklets provide a unique way for families to grow closer together. Apart, learning can take place, and there is much to be...

This is Jim Sammons' most comprehensive message on financial freedom.

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 (...

Combing principles from the Basic, Advanced and Financial Freedom Seminars, David Rogers brings refreshing perspective to the...

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.

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...

A motorcycle crash, finding one's life partner, and a car accident: what do all three have in common? Jim Sammons, with his quick wit and...

When we think about the future we might naturally wonder about "God's will". But really what good would it do us if we merely know God's...

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

A bright light on a dark horizon? Yes ... Learn from David Barton the amazing things that have happened in the twenty-first century as...

What does the Bible say about financial planning? If taking anxious thought for the future is wrong, is the answer not to plan at all?

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...

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...

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...

"Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God ... humbled Himself ...." Is this mind in you? For...

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

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

Serve truth with a flourish! As an ambassador for Christ what can I say to bring about a living response in those who need the truths I...

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...

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

"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...

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?...

To stand before kings, to face them, to face their problems, as Daniel did, will take a serious education. And serious education entails...

For some people, monkeys and creepy-crawlies warrant great interest and further investigation. For other folks, the more distance from...

Wisdom Booklet preparation and teaching will naturally bring together, under one central theme, many and varied resources from life: a...

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

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

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

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...

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

Have you ever felt that the giant you are trying to conquer has never been conquered before? Enter the arena with David, Job, George...

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

Cherith and Jordan Hendrich are siblings whose family lives on the International ALERT Academy campus in Big Sandy, Texas. They began...

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...

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...

"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."...

If habits are hard to break and grow stronger with time, why not form some good ones! Surprise! Habits do not have to be bad habits. Good...

Flight is a miracle. Thanks to some stunning videography and computer-generated imagery, in this video we can watch a hungry owl swoop in...

The one-on-one relationships we hope for might not be as far away as we think they are. Friendships like that though always take time to...

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...

The Bible, especially the New Testament, often refers to mysteries. For any cognizant person this ought to spark interest! What is the...

"It's about time!" This exclamation is usually expressed to us when we finally do the one thing that is most important to someone with whom...

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

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

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...

Our sons and daughters can be protected from severe and unnecessary problems. That's because prayer isn't just for adults. When the...

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...

“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”...

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 ..." (...

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

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

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

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

In the beginning God infused the beautiful and self-sustaining principle of authority at every level of his creation. And since that time...

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...

If a society becomes confused, there is a reason. If the definition of right and wrong is not clear, what can be?

Life, at times, overwhelms us as young ladies. Our reaction is to forget God and bolt like a runaway colt! However, our loving heavenly...

We may be willing to die for freedom as Americans. But would we be willing to give up our lives for Christ? At first, dying to our will,...

Children love stories. Movies, too, wield an underestimated influence in the lives of young people. No matter what our age, drama wins our...

It is difficult for the free world to understand that Satan can convince entire people groups to embrace a "religion" with moral codes,...

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...

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

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...

We know that the mighty hand of God can deliver any person from the lowest levels of the drug culture. Any testimony to that effect brings...

Those dreaded "big questions", how can I turn them around? There must be a way! Maybe this is something you've thought about after being...

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...

Imagine never being offended or frustrated. This kind of power has always been available, whether it is was needed by Bob Newhouse for a...

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

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

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...

Dr. Stephen Chen and his wife, Anna, live in Taiwan. Their adult son and youngest child, Timothy, also lives with them and ministers with...

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...

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...

You're a father. You want to be dependable. You need your family and others to trust you. What does God give you to equip you for this role...

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

“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...

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...

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

Down through the ages many techniques have been suggested for "the furtherance of the Gospel". Roger Magnuson helps us to sift through them...

As a young person, it's easy to wonder, "What is the purpose God has for my life?" Do you have a Jacob-like tenacity to "not let go" unless...

If graphic design is the visualization of ideas, what types of visuals would flow from the mind and heart of a Christian that knows God? Or...

The purpose of the Advanced Training Institute is to structure education around God's Word. As ATI families grew in their desire to do this...

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

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...

Rather than trying to do everything right, we as men need to identify whether or not we are doing the right thing in the first place. This...

After covering the Explanation and Theory of the Apprenticeship Planning Guide in the last session, Richard Altman next presents an...

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...

Leadership from the Lord's perspective is certainly different than leadership from a humanistic perspective. As a young person, why not ask...

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...

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

Session 1 of 6

"It's Him!" In this sermon, given for the IBLP Family Conference themed "Walk in the Light", Pastor Peter Magnuson creates an anticipation...

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

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

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...