“He hath done all things well” (Mark 7:37). David Gibbs Jr. recounts the story of his mother's impossible work, a nearly-unbelievable story...

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

Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man (Luke 2:25). The Benham brothers share insights about growing in understanding by...

Young people, how well you finish in this life can be easily swayed one way or the other by the small decisions you are making now. Tom...

We've all heard the command, "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" (I Thessalonians 5:18...

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

"You can't always know when God is using you the most." Often when you wonder if God is even present, He will actually be performing His...

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...

Do you need a living example of what it means to walk with God? We hear it said "Trust the Lord" but what does it mean, really? How do we...

With God, hope can be a reality! In this motherly message, Teri Maxwell shares a testimony about four ways God helped her to be positive (...

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...

Coming from the land of kangaroos, koalas, emus, wombats, and wallabies, Kylie travels internationally and knows what it feels like not to...

We know that Hebrews was written to Jews who knew the law well. They needed reminded of the hope Christ brought after the law. They needed...

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

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...

As a Christian, have you become accustomed to being on defense? With all we have to offer people, it's amazing that we hesitate as often as...

Life can be a whirlwind for sure! Pausing between whirlwind Family Connections trips himself, David Waller reviews both the motivations...

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

When missionary Otto Koning served among the tribes of New Guinea, he reached a point where he was at the end of his rope. The people he...

It doesn't take very much to spark a fear. It could be something life-threatening like cancer. But usually not. How good are you at...

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

Joshua had an inheritance to claim. Would God make good on His promise despite the overwhelming odds and the high waters of Jordan?

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...

Isaiah 40:28-31 promises that those who wait upon the Lord will "renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall...

As humans we are tempted, often, to use any number of reasons to believe that God is not good. What could be farther from the truth?...

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...

How are you doing in the middle of your “storm”? Do you wish it could be over, so you could get on with life and start serving the Lord...

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

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, at times, overwhelms us as young ladies. Our reaction is to forget God and bolt like a runaway colt! However, our loving heavenly...

God wants us to know how strong and trustworthy He is. It's easy to forget that. Using art and calligraphy, Keith Neds, himself a father of...

The Bible, especially the New Testament, often refers to mysteries. For any cognizant person this ought to spark interest! What is the...

"Blessed assurance." "Heavenly peace." "Divinest comfort." Do you have these things present in your life? As a blind girl, Francis Jane...

When hundreds of attendees for an international seminar stated they would be bringing their children along with them, Larry & Lois...

Christmas all the year?!

If a society becomes confused, there is a reason. If the definition of right and wrong is not clear, what can be?

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...

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 first of three messages in his short series, Roy shares a very wise perspective on what Christians can look to when they suffer....

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

When God called Keith into evangelistic work, it became evident that His hand was upon Keith. As he gave his heart and mind to the...

Responsibilities of parenthood can become a burden and no matter how organized or disorganized we may be, we need a way to keep...

"We are the Wilkes Team! We're not perfect, but we stick together. We are quick to obey, quick to repent, quick to forgive.

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

"Without Me, ye can do nothing." "Christ liveth in me!" "I am crucified with Christ!" "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens...

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...

Life is different with a continual awareness of God. "Do I acknowledge Him in all my ways?" Through a lifetime of constant reflection on...

We know that the mighty hand of God can deliver any person from the lowest levels of the drug culture. Any testimony to that effect brings...

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

What words came to mind the day Elisabeth Elliot first heard the news of her husband Jim's death? Was she tempted to ask “Why?” Or did she...

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...

Beyond physical fitness or the virtues of good behavior is a basic human need for everlasting, glorious, spiritual vitality. As Pastor Ken...

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...

In our nation, a single person's commitment to truth does matter. My ability to share the truth of the Good News will matter to the those...

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

Gopher wood was quite an unusual species among all the other types of wood furnished by the trees of the world. Hear an interesting sermon...

When it became evident that dementia was going to take a significant toll on the captain of the Jolly Roger, Patch the Pirate's “crew” had...

Gary Fraley is a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He has seen and tracked family development from one generation to the next....