How do we keep the joy of the Lord in our homes? The answer is: many things! Just as there may be many children, there are many ways we as...

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

Spiritual Gifts: Specific Characteristics, Misuses, Examples and Instructions

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...

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

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

What does it mean to train up a child "in the way he should go"? What keeps a son or daughter from departing from the ways of righteousness...

Did the Lord ever make anyone without value? What would life be like if I decided to find that value in people? What would my relationships...

Having faith in our own faith is becoming a widespread problem among Christians. Those who profess to know Christ feel that at times their...

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?

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...

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...

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,...

In their relaxed, friendly manner Mike and Connie explain the importance of God’s principle of design as it applies to both husband and...

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

Unity is something God gives. Rather than feeling the pressure to agree it's amazing what can happen when two separate entities look to God...

Kenan, Sarah, Adam, and Hannah Wilkes share some of the high hopes that they had for themselves and their future. Along the way, they found...

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

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...

A cowboy? A basketball player? A vet? A missionary? An ordinary person? The runt of the family? Maybe just a "little kid"? What if you are...

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?...

“There must be more to the Christian life.” Have you experienced this feeling before? Realizations similar to this often precipitate...

When the days of child rearing are finally past, faithful moms will be rewarded for teaching their little ones to fear the Lord. The fear...

Showing reverence to our husband does include having a useful process of appeal. Mrs. Walsh likens this to the role of radar, detecting the...

It is so easy to let negative thoughts about a spouse escalate into full blown judgments without even realizing it. Rather than being quick...

How do I know I've been called by God? Should I look for logical indications that support the call? Can I expect God to confirm my ministry...

As much as I may want God's truth in my life, I may not be able to live it out. Why? Could it be I haven't gotten to the root of a lie I've...

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...

There once was a lost pocket watch. A treasure that must be found. This is the way Becky Keilen felt in her search for God.

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

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

God has given us many things with which to wage "a good warfare" against worry and self-pity. Consider the needs you could meet in others'...

Building on Part 1, Chris and Anne Hogan share testimonies of how the Lord has enabled couples to relax and relate to one another...

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...

Comparing ourselves to others definitely isn't a wise thing to do. But we still tend to do it even beyond grade school. In a frank and...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

Have you known someone who seemed to have a never-ending supply of God's love? Is that possible for you, too? All the time? David Waller...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

A nobleman has to be of noble descent. His nobility comes from his birth, not his achievements. Rather than seeking affirmation, approval,...

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...

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