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...

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

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...

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

Josef Tson is a man who is truly not afraid to die for Christ. In his gripping testimony, Dr. Tson details his persecution as a Christian...

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

To ponder marriage is to address the second most important decision in all of life. Before and after the holy union commenced at the altar...

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...

For everything, there is a season.

What kinds of things do we trust a good father to do for us? It's a lot once you think about it! So if God is our Father and if He is good...

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

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

It is easy enough to trust God when His presence and blessing are evident, but what is a Christian to do if God Himself feels distant? What...

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

There is a spiritual realm, and pivotal battles are raging in this realm. Does our generation have a part in that spiritual realm warfare?...

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...

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

How do you begin to describe the awesome power and might of the King of kings and the Lord of lords? How can you describe someone that...

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...

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...

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...

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

Mike Walsh found his “complement” in his wife, Connie. Newlyweds for only seven months in 1980, they attended a Basic Seminar. With hearts...

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...

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...

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

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?

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

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

In May 2013, the six-member Cada family van turned into the filled parking lot. Brian heard his wife and oldest son exclaim together, “We’...

How did Jim Elliot and his fellow missionaries bravely face certain death? How did a church congregation not deny Christ while facing...

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

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We grow up. Life speeds up. Our focus gradually gravitates to the pressing needs of the present! How refreshing it is to be reminded that...

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

There truly is a revolution taking place in world missions, a part of the great plan unfolding for the spread of the Gospel.

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...

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...

Maybe, right now where there should be joy in your heart, there is pain. Maybe where there should be unreserved confidence in the kindness...

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

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?...

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...

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!...

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 really is the richest man in the world?” The Lord’s answer to Gil Bates’ question became a life message that has helped men from every...

On this side of eternity, what would move a man to give up his freedoms and live a life of service? Pastor Bob Gray brings to life a...

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

Join Larry Guthrie as he shares a firsthand report of the blessings that come from giving honor to whom honor is due. For Larry and Lois,...

What are the seven habits of a successful person? What are the five types of workers in the workplace?

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

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....

"Snatch From the Fire" is the compelling life story of Christian chalk artist Esther Frye (1915-2011).

"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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

Rick Grubbs knows the value of a merry heart (Proverbs 17:22). As with most social graces, the skills surrounding good humor can be...

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

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...

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...

What do you do when faced with that bone-crunching fear? How do you respond when your leader says “Follow me to sure death”? In this fiery...

The extraordinarily-designed Faberge eggs of Imperial Russia and the plain clay pots on display in the Cyprus archaeological museum share a...

Christians yearn for the firsthand experience of God's work or provision in their lives, but almost no one wants the test that comes before...

What keeps Christians from fulfilling the plans God has for them? Paul and Jenny Speed share three of the toughest hindrances that tend to...

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

Hearing what God wants to say is a skill. Sharing with others what God has shared with me is also a skill. Drawing near to God enables us...

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...

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

"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."...

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...

Christopher Sirard, an anesthesiologist, lives with his wife and seven children in California. Christopher acknowledges that growing in...

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

Hot on the heels of his first message about Joshua, Gil Bates hastens to bring further assurance from the life of David in Psalms chapter 3...

Often we caution our sons, "Be careful!" In many cases, this caution carries over into our spiritual lives, too. But is that truly wise? Is...

Who will care for the souls of non-believers but believers? Believers who know the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ. Believers who...

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

Paul and Jenny Speed present a simple yet instructive message on five ways our enemy tries to render us ineffective in the use of our...

On occasion we forget to worship. We feel like a small candle in a vast dark room whose light is flickering, sputtering, about to go out....

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

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...

Time marches on, and our testing increases. Also increasing, however, are the parallels between our day and the day of Daniel, Shadrach,...

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

For millions across the globe, Christmas commemorates the peace, hope, and joy first offered to the world over two thousand years ago in...

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

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...

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...

From sweltering 120˚ copper mines in Arizona to frigid -20˚ weather in Mongolia, Mr. Warner recounts his testimony of God's faithfulness to...

If Noah could have a family working for God, worshiping God, and walking with God, then you can have a family working for God, worshiping...

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

Gerrit Van Essen has spent time reflecting on the legacy that his father and grandfather left for him. Not only that, he has seen God use...

“Rich toward God”—What a prospect! Peter Magnuson challenges us to be “caretakers” (stewards), striking a Godly balance between...

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

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...

Harking back to his Cajun upbringing in Louisiana, Don Courville uses a Boudreaux and Thibodeaux story to lighten the mood of this sobering...

The combination of a tranquil faith and a well-paced determination are as essential to young men in the present day as they have always...

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...

Do you find yourself always thinking negative thoughts about someone? Your mother maybe, or your daughter? Are there some things you wish...

Relationships in the home are not guaranteed to be painless. Before something happens, why not take a second look and evaluate, in light of...

The Bible gives many examples of loyalty as a character quality. In a style similar to his companion message on Ruth, Gary Fraley takes a...

What if you could learn college-level vocabulary or six foreign languages in elementary school, conscientiously fight for a cause at age 8...

Like many dads, Dr. John Bechtle remembers how it felt when he first realized that his children were growing up. They were becoming adults...

"Another discourse on faith?" you may ask. Yes, but not just another discourse on faith. Keith Daniel takes up the Bible and comes straight...