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

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...

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...

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

Living rightly in a world of temptation requires nothing less than constant vigilance. Sometimes sin will look safe. What then? What is the...

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...

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

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...

Learn with Paul and Jenny Speed how to gain true freedom by being open and broken about past failures. Secret sins are damaging to those...

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...

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...

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

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

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?

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...

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

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...

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

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,...

Prepare for a new relationship-centered understanding of Matthew Chapter 18: an insightful application by Chris Hogan about all that is...

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...

Sharing wonderful truths that will impact your marriage, Jim Sammons teaches about oneness between a husband and wife. With enjoyable...

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

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...

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

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

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.

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...

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?...

When a young missionary journeyed to his first mission assignment, a painful memory from his youth drove him to strive for spiritual...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Born near the conclusion of WWII, Larry’s parents chose to give him a name that embodied the idea of triumph and victory. As he grew older...

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...

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'...

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

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

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

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

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...

Does the thought of witnessing fill you with uncertainty and dread? How might that fear be alleviated if you knew you would not have to...

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

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...

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...

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

Following the dramatic events that took place after surrendering his life to God, Larry found himself wondering what to do next. His new...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

The missionary Otto Koning faced many dangers while serving in the jungles of New Guinea. But among the most frightening was his...

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

Session 1 of 6

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...