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!

A dynamic family is a ministry-minded family! From living out the principles in their own home to visiting nursing homes, churches or other...

As Americans we tend to sidestep the fact that "clutter" is more than a personal inconvenience or an eye sore. In this humorous talk by Kay...

I have seen more people ruined by success than failure, states Ron Dunn. The longer we live, the more we understand how a weakness, trial...

As you may have begun to see from your own experience, an abundant life centers upon one vital discipline, the discipline of meditating...

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

Conservative convictions will certainly be tested, by honest inquirers and hardened critics alike.

If you were given knowledge, riches, happiness or honor without wisdom what good would it actually do? David Gibbs challenges us to seek...

Many tyrants have fallen before God's faithful servants, as Goliath before David, but is it possible that any of us can control that giant...

“We experience as much victory in Christ as He is experiencing in us!” Full surrender. Full submission.

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...

Steps to Maturity Through the Birth, Death and Supernatural Fulfillment of a Vision

Spiritual Gifts: Overview

Life can be busy. Finding peace and order can feel like an impossible mission. The very pursuit of simplicity may seem to produce only...

Procrastination can be the assassination of your motivation, the dilapidation of your habitation, and much more! Rick Grubbs exposes three...

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...

This testimony of Jon Ainbinder sheds light on a cornerstone command of life: "Honor thy father and thy mother".

Did you know God is not a concept – He’s a Person! As a Person, He desires to know you and be known by you. It’s about relationship! And,...

Whether it is our father and mother, civil leaders or others in positions of leadership, these are the authorities God has appointed...

We all have ambitions: they probably seem very significant to us right now. But what do they look like from God's perspective? Until the...

Spiritual Gifts: Specific Characteristics, Misuses, Examples and Instructions

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

"How can I run my business God's way?" Steve Dulin wondered. In search of answers, he began reading through the Scriptures. One by one the...

God will take care of what is His. How much are we willing to put under His control? Listen as all the members of the Dulin family testify...

Simple obedience can yield abundant results.

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...

Family finances involve major decisions. Every family faces financial needs, and the world offers almost as many ways of meeting those...

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

Where does a girl's relationship with the Lord begin and end? It begins with salvation! And it will not end for eternity! So why not...

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

In pursuit of the victorious Christian life, we may ask God why He is not giving us His grace and power. Yet what would we find if we...

Having a to-do list is a good thing. From God's great, timeless perspective, how we do our to-do's, and for whom we do our to-do's is also...

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...

Another straightforward how-to message from a husband that is still learning and growing in his own 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...

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

We have often heard the saying, "Life is short". And truly it is. The Bible describes it as a vapor--and David Waller illustrates it using...

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

What does the Bible say about financial planning? If taking anxious thought for the future is wrong, is the answer not to plan at all?

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...

God designs each wife to be the counterpart to their one and only, perfect, complete, complementary. But what do we actually do, with sheer...

If the Advanced Training Institute is a father's tool for raising up sons and daughters that know how to incorporate basic principles of...

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...

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...

We've all heard the exhortation to "Be careful!" Being careful protects those under us. And taking the time to care and connect in the ...

Faithful is He who has called us … so we can do it! Right? Before jumping into active obedience to God's calling, revisit with Gabe Cleator...

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...

Treat your children the way you treat other people's children. Don't leave the responsibility of devotions to your wife.

II Timothy 2 was Paul's advice to a young pastor. The encouragement it contains however can apply directly to parenting. Like Timothy,...

In the year 1900, Americans identified seventy-two things they deemed essential to happiness. By 1950 it was nearly 500 things. Do you...

Why would anyone choose the unconventional in life? John the Baptist was born to a line of high priests, and yet he chose to undergo his...

If habits are hard to break and grow stronger with time, why not form some good ones! Surprise! Habits do not have to be bad habits. Good...

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

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,...

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?...

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...

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

When missionary Otto Koning went to New Guinea in the early 1960s, he was not prepared for the irritations he would experience from the...

“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...

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,...

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

Has the church lost the power that it had in the first century? Dr. John Morgan shares the joyful testimonies God has given to a church...

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

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...

Why does it seem that sometimes when you determine to “seek the Lord,” He intentionally hides from you? Is something wrong? No!

Christmas all the year?!

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

Wisdom Booklet preparation and teaching will naturally bring together, under one central theme, many and varied resources from life: a...

Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so. Creation, sin, repentance, Hell and Heaven each make sense in the light of God's...

"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...

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

“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”...

Teaching all nations can be a daunting task! How did Jesus do it? He made disciples and He taught the multitudes ... but He also sought to...

Tom Hill provides a fresh look at the basic skills of negotiation and shares several key factors involved in a successful negotiation. He...

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

"If that's what God wants, I'll be God's businessman." What a testimony! Roy LeTourneau reminisces growing up with his father R.G....

"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."...

Best known for The Pineapple Story, Otto Koning’s testimony has ministered to thousands of people around the world. The answer God showed...

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...

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...

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....

Our Lord and Savior deserves it all, right now and always! He is trustworthy. He is faithful with His own. In the beginning He made us in...

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

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...

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

As a traveling evangelist, Keith Daniel witnessed a wide spectrum of marriage relationships. For example, one husband and wife seemed to “...

Does our church have the same priorities the early church did? Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer …” (Matthew 21:13)....

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...

At the moment of salvation, we were spared from a future of utter despair in hell. But what about those who do not know Jesus? They have...

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

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles . . .” (Isaiah 40:31). Many young...

“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...

With all the conveniences we enjoy here at home, it is easy to forget about spiritual warfare. The battle is taking place right now between...

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...

Do you desire to be a Spirit-filled dad, able to discern the spiritual warfare going on in your family?

John, Job, Peter, and Paul all wrote of the inestimable value of the Word of God.

Another call to rise up and share the Gospel would come as another exhausting to-do were it not coupled with the rousing fact that we are...

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

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...

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

Well, it's time to make a plan. Pick one of the five areas: Person, Provider, Partner, Parent, or Proclaimer and do the things God has led...

This last session summarizes the series for noble men. Let us make our calling sure and strike up conversations with our family about the...