Reconciliation can be difficult and full of anguish. But we must do all we can to bring about reconciliation because it’s proof that the Gospel works. In this message from Matthew 18, Pastor Lutzer e…

Hurting people are susceptible to believing lies about forgiveness: “Does God care about my pain? Will I minimize the offense done against me?” In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Lutzer counterac…

When someone attacks us, we want to attack back or run away. What would it take to let go of the offense done against us, especially by those impossible people? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provide…

The human condition is to seek revenge whenever we’re attacked. But the Bible declares, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer illustrates the power of forgi…

Communication is important in relationships. What do we do with emotional walls within our homes and marriages that block true communication? In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lutzer introduces …

Many marriages begin happily, but quickly descend into conflict. Our broken relationships reveal the latent rebellion that’s marked all of us since Adam and Eve. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows …

For many families, the image must always be better than the reality. Because we don’t want anyone to understand who we really are, we use defense mechanisms. In this message from Genesis 3, Pastor Lu…

Women have complex experiences including singleness, miscarriage, and infertility. No matter our background, we all need wisdom about motherhood. In this message, Pastor Lutzer exposes two myths abou…

The world’s view of a perfect woman is based on her accomplishments or body type. Have we lost the value of character and wisdom? In this message from Proverbs 31, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to the …

The ideal mom draws strength from the Lord. The Bible exalts mothers, giving women principles by which they can fulfill their deepest longings. In this message from Proverbs 31, Pastor Lutzer discuss…

Our fathers can bless us, encourage us, diminish us, or curse us. Biblically, fathers are responsible for the spiritual well-being of their wives and children. In this message from Malachi 4, Pastor …

Fathers play a critical role in the lives of children. Much of the anguish in today’s families can be traced to fractured father relationships. In this message, Pastor Lutzer considers four requireme…

The Bible says the sins of the fathers are visited upon the generations to come. King David was a mighty warrior, yet his passivity led to cycles of sin and dysfunction in his family. In this message…

If we do not make peace with our fathers, we will perpetuate the curse. How do we avoid the mistakes our fathers made? In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages us to take four steps to make peace wi…

Domestic abuse is a dark secret destroying family after family. Is there a way to healing and wholeness? In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer recognizes four myths about angry, abusive peo…

The cycle of rage that starts with feelings of abandonment and inferiority continues from generation to generation. But that cycle can be broken. In this message, Pastor Lutzer warns against the sign…

The secrets around abuse lead to emotional manipulation, belittling, name-calling, and shaming. Though we may have been abused previously, we do not have to turn out that way. In this message, Pastor…

Cycles of hurt and abuse can be broken. There’s a way forward from the scars, the guilt, and the condemnation we feel to forgiveness and healing. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares three truths ab…

Everything a parent does—or doesn’t do—will affect the family. King David exemplified passivity to an extreme degree. In this message from 2 Samuel 13, Pastor Lutzer shows the consequences of passive…

Everyone is born into a family network. But what if we’re in a family system that is dysfunctional, like King David’s? In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides insights into family wounds and brokenne…