Building A Lasting Marriage Part 2

Even marriages between believers are susceptible to failure. Wanda and Gustav Lutzer bucked the trend by celebrating 76 years together. Their fifth child is Pastor Lutzer, who shares the first of fiv…
Wednesday, December 1

Building A Lasting Marriage Part 3

While there were differences between Wanda and Gustav Lutzer, they were never irreconcilable. Their marriage lasted 76 years, when Gustav passed away at age 106. Pastor Lutzer, their fifth child, sha…
Thursday, December 2

Those Vows Mean Something Part 1

Many couples have prenuptial agreements to divvy up their possessions should the marriage fail. What hope is there for a lasting marriage? With a vision of purity and honor, God’s Word counters the l…
Friday, December 3

Those Vows Mean Something Part 2

When a young couple stands at the altar, romantic love abounds, and the wedding vows come easily. It’s later that reality sets in. Few take seriously the promises they make when they tie the knot and…
Monday, December 6

Those Vows Mean Something Part 3

It’s a tragedy when marriage partners begin to see their mates like car models, to trade in when a better one comes along. The underlying issue is that many want what they don’t have. Yet living a li…
Tuesday, December 7

Those Vows Mean Something Part 4

What do I do if my spouse won’t change? Central to the marriage vow is one man and one woman committing to confine sexual union to the two of them and to guard the relational trust. In this message, …
Wednesday, December 8

The Goal Is Holiness, Not Happiness Part 1

When the rough spots come, and they will, how do married couples make it? In marriage, you might try to avoid dealing with conflict or taking responsibility for sin. But without true communication or…
Thursday, December 9

The Goal Is Holiness, Not Happiness Part 2

On their wedding day, few starry-eyed couples realize that their marriage will reveal character flaws they both have. Here’s more on the foundational truth that being happy is not the main idea for m…
Friday, December 10

The Goal Is Holiness, Not Happiness Part 3

Many marriages fail today. The resulting carnage leaves a trail of dysfunction for generations. God intended marriage to develop character, not just fulfill sensual desire. When you arrive at this l…
Monday, December 13

The Goal Is Holiness, Not Happiness Part 4

Whether you’re learning about matrimony or rebuilding a broken relationship, marriage is two people promising to care for each other, even though they don’t do it perfectly. This combats the inherent…
Tuesday, December 14

Miles Apart In The Same House Part 1

Fractured, stressed, broken, dysfunctional…all these words describe the state of the family today. This chaos is often rooted in failed communication in marriages. The communication issue goes all th…
Wednesday, December 15

Miles Apart In The Same House Part 2

When the family unit breaks down, culture itself breaks down. Communication failures affect nearly every marriage, and this began quite early in history. In fact, you see it in the Garden of Eden. Li…
Thursday, December 16

Miles Apart In The Same House Part 3

Adam and Eve tossed paradise aside when they disobeyed God. Like them, we manipulate each other to meet our own needs, not realizing that meeting our mate’s needs is the real key to marital happiness…
Friday, December 17

Miles Apart In The Same House Part 4

Are you weighed down by the terrible experiences in your relationships or the frozen communication lines in your marriage? Many marriages begin happily, but then descend into conflict. That’s when hu…
Monday, December 20

What Angels Do Part 1

Pop culture makes much of angels, but who are they really? To serve believers, God provides an unseen army of powerful beings. To learn who they are, this message begins a series entitled, “The Flurr…
Tuesday, December 21

What Angels Do Part 2

Believers know that fallen angels, or demons, do Satan’s bidding on planet earth. Real angels serve God, and God alone. In this message, you’ll examine three responsibilities that Gabriel has from Go…
Wednesday, December 22

What Angels Do Part 3

The media tells us that angels come to you in disguise to surprise you with wonderful experiences. But many of these experiences really come from fallen angels, or demons. The job of real angels is n…
Thursday, December 23

What Angels Know Part 1

Believers who know the Bible understand the difference between God’s angels and Satan’s fallen angels. Demonic beings seek to deceive you any way they can. In this message, you’ll study angelic being…
Friday, December 24

What Angels Know Part 2

Many people confuse demonic manifestations with angelic visitations. Recognizing this difference is more crucial than ever, as more and more people are being deceived when they try to communicate wit…
Monday, December 27

What Angels Know Part 3

God’s angels do His bidding, protect His children, and fight demonic forces in unseen places. Angels always point you to God Himself. They know what you need to know: that God is seated on His throne…
Tuesday, December 28

What Angels Celebrate Part 1

If you feel you have fallen too far, you are a special candidate for God’s blessing because he loves the lowly. Angels had a joyous task over 2,000 years ago, announcing the good news of the Savior’s…
Wednesday, December 29

What Angels Celebrate Part 2

Angels are God’s messengers, and Luke describes how angels were instrumental in making Christ’s birth known over the skies of Bethlehem. Royalty was coming into the world, a King who would live and d…
Thursday, December 30

What Angels Celebrate Part 3

On a pivotal day in Bethlehem, God sent his only Son to live among us. This was a day marked by a chorus of jubilant angels. Though they dwell in heaven, they are among us. In this message, you’ll co…
Friday, December 31