A "New" Approach to Life! Distinguishing the wisdom of Scripture from intellectual knowledge, natural inclinations or humanism...

In one seamless flow, Rebekah Swicegood recites an exciting word-for-word dramatization of Matthew 1–9. The lineage of Jesus Christ. His...

Busyness is the signal to stop and do the one thing we believe we are too busy to do!

The Principle of Suffering

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

"The key ingredient in raising good children is to get their hearts early, keep their hearts, and be extremely vigilant to not lose their...

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...

There are many ways we can allow perfectionism to come in and replace the relationships we are supposed to have with the Lord and with our...

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

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

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

How to Overcome Temptation

The Principle of Freedom

The crippling enemy of obedience. A subtle thief. A defiant squanderer of time and seasons. Slothfulness is all this and more.

This session actually complements and completes session seven: Purpose to Stay Out of Debt. After calculating just how many houses could be...

As a Christian, have you ever realized that you have the power to present the moral values of Scripture in ways that both religious and...

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

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...

Our adversary may be a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour, but we are promised that when we stand and resist, he will flee from us....

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...

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

Sometimes life’s greatest treasures, after coming within our reach, will be thrown away forever because of our shortsightedness.

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.

Easter is a special time of year. For those who follow Christ, this season is especially meaningful because we celebrate the death, burial...

Ever since the time Doug Small shared this simple message from Genesis 18 with our staff in Oak Brook, it has been a favorite, a kind of...

Where is your treasure? It is the prayer of Jim and Fay Sammons that the past twenty sessions, identifying and illustrating God's ways,...

On the evening of September 10, 2001, pilot Steve Scheibner was packing for his assignment to fly American Airlines Flight 11 out of Boston...

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...

A legendary collection of true missionary stories, filled with accounts of God's great faithfulness from almost every continent.

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

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’...

It is a special thing these days to have eight children and keep the hearts of each of them. As a matter of fact it is extraordinary. And...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

"The Bible is full of stories of men and women who did great things for God, but didn’t finish strong." This is a message for patriarchs, a...

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...

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

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...

How do you turn straying thoughts into a deeper experience of the freedom of Christ? Jim Sammons, like a battle hardened soldier, brings to...

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...

The faith lived out in front of our children will be the faith they build on in ways we as parents seldom imagine.

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

How early in life can a son or daughter put into words the purpose God has put in their heart? As parents know, it varies between children...

“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...

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...

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,...

A key academic axiom is, “You really don’t know something until you can teach it to someone else.” What prime opportunity exists for...

How would you like to have the highlights of history linked in easy-to-remember format? The Bible does this for us! From the creation in...

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...

"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...

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...

When parents provide an atmosphere for children to teach themselves (and then teach others too) education happens. Developing the love of...

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...

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...

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

What family was more amazing than the Bates family? Than Noah's family? Abraham's? Isaac's? Jacob's? Find what Mr.

Peter Magnuson, son of Roger and Betsy Magnuson, shares with Bob Newhouse about his upbringing in the joy-filled home of the Straitgate...

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...

There are times when the eternal purposes of God are at stake. At these times God seeks vessels to use for His life, power and healing to...

The Temple was the Lord's house. You would think the house of God would have always been impeccably clean, right? Wrong! Like King Josiah,...

Much has changed since the 1990s when Jim-Bob and Michelle Duggar first began their family. Quality resources for homeschooling families...

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

Once again, Dr. Jobe Martin, brings back evidence from the field to show that our God has always been as real in the jungles of Brazil as...

It is difficult to find a family that is happy: family members that make it a point to learn to grow together and to enjoy one another's...

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

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

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

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

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!...

Maybe you have been praying for many years. Maybe you have just begun to pray faithfully. Maybe you want to pray more specifically and...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

Revival does not come overnight. David Barton lists five clear prerequisites for long-range change, demonstrated in the wisdom and...

"We have what we need to come to faith and spiritual maturity!

Mike and Connie Walsh admit they didn’t understand oneness in marriage until dealing with moral freedom. Consistent moral freedom is...

Over the years Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have learned more and more of the nitty-gritty lessons involved with the Christian life. And, by...

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

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

In his stirring presentation, Aaron Baker shows us the power of music, even music without words. He shares how this simple truth bears out...

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...

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...

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

Pastor Gary Fraley remembers the first time he joined a family in their daily devotions. He was a teenager, and he has never forgotten the...

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...

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...

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....

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

If you ever dreamed of discovering the Far North, here's your opportunity! Dr. Jobe Martin showcases many of the highly-specialized species...

Keith Daniel's calling is to be a watchman on the wall. In America, throughout South Africa and around the globe his message of repentance...

Patrick and Clare Ansah and their family reside in London, England. Their six children have been entirely home educated. The couple were...

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

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

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

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...

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 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...

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

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...

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

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

"Repairing the breach" is a man's job. It takes long-range commitment. But more than that, raising up the foundations of godly generations...

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