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!

What Today's Youth Can Do to Conquer Goliath and His Brothers Taming the tongue Identifying and conquering pride Avoiding hypocrisy...

Each of us, as well as each of our children, have a part to play in the body of Christ and we can't fulfill that role by being like anyone...

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

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

"When I became a man, I put away childish things." Entering adulthood is certainly a time of change. We pray for our teenagers and give...

Love, truth and reality seem to have gotten their lines mixed up on today's stage. But what would happen if those who know the Person...

"Knowing who you are will change who you are!" Realizing and living out our identity in the Lord Jesus Christ will bring us to maturity....

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

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.

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

The world may be waging a fierce battle for the minds and hearts of the next generation. Yet God's purity and power are greater. We can be...

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

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...

Family Conferences are an enjoyable time for the whole family! Fellowship with friends and powerful preaching make for a full week . . ....

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

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...

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,...

Real friendship takes courage. In this humorous yet informative message, Chris Hogan identifies the need to be courageous and shares about...

The Marines do not require special training on fellowship and unity. Once they have owned a cause to fight for and have identified the...

As a parent, there is a certain focus in life that can inspire our children to say what we've always wanted to hear them say: “That's what...

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

Have you ever thought that Lot may have left Abraham because of the failures that he had seen in Abraham's personal life? For sons and...

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...

Lack of leadership in the Christian home. This problem is a growing problem.

Whether a businessman or a preacher, will I bear the fruit of the Lord Jesus Christ in my life work? It depends on whether or not I commune...

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,...

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...

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...

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?...

It is natural to resist pain and want offenders to pay the rightful consequences of causing us to feel it. Bitterness, however, has...

When a Christian finds himself surrounded by a world of evil, what is the basic strategy he can follow to keep himself and his family...

The question isn't whether or not we can avoid the storm. Life is a series of challenges. The question is whether or not we will be ready...

"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...

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

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

It didn't make sense. The way to get out was to get in? Condescending to enter into the problems of those under his care was the last thing...

What does good character look like? Wes Cantrell served in the business world for forty-six years and during that time he and his wife...

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...

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

Every once in a while it helps to step back and get a glimpse of where I fit in the bigger picture.

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

"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...

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

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

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

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

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...

“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”...

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...

How exciting to find out what God has put in our children's hearts! Uncertain, definitely.

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

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...

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...

The vivid family analogies brought out in Psalm 127 make excellent material for thought and application at whatever age your children may...

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

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...

Fathers know that it takes humility to take the lead in the area of moral freedom. In many areas, but especially in this area, young men...

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

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

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...

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

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...

This session opens with a difficult question: what if one spouse is willing to change but discouraged because the other spouse is not? Mike...

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

Many voices vie for a man's attention. Sifting through them is a skill. What we tune out and what we pay attention to reveals our heart....

Have you ever been in an argument with someone, and knew that you were 100% right (or at least 90%)? Mike and Connie Walsh noticed this was...

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...

The events of World War II have receded into history. Nevertheless, many civilians and soldiers of that time have left us examples that...

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

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

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

From his experience teaching ethics in the navy, Steve Scheibner has shocking evidence for the moral shift that is taking place among young...

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...

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...

“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...

Whether from the world or the workplace, or from the culture at large or personal problems, pressures abound. Pressures come with being...

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...

Are you doing everything God is calling you to do? When Dwain Swanson asked this question, it had some pretty surprising results. What...

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...

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

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...

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,...

What father hasn't been inspired by the family portrait shown in chapter 6 of Deuteronomy? Under this high bar of “teaching diligently,”...

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

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

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

As a boy, Keith Daniel assumed he was a Christian. His brother, father, and mother assumed they were Christians, too. Their family was good...

You never know when the need will arise for good manners. That's why mannerly conduct ought to be second nature--especially for believers!...

What does the field of lentils represent? What is the cause for which we as fathers can stand and fight? Obviously, the answers are many....

God has blessed and given a father many responsibilities: walking with Him; providing for his family; protecting his wife and children;...

As Director of the ALERT program for young men, Marv Behr is especially qualified to speak at a Father-Son Conference! Young men from...