When tragedy strikes instead of healing, we often wonder where God is. But we can have a fulfilled prayer life whether we get the specific answers we want or not. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pas…

God uses suffering to refine Christian character. Sometimes, that’s more important than Him answering prayer on a certain timetable. In this message from Hebrews 10, Pastor Lutzer introduces us to be…

Often God may delay His answer when we ask for guidance. But what if it takes more faith to wait on God like Abraham did? In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer offers a larger perspective fo…

God has His own timeline which is not always in sync with ours. God gave Abraham promises that would not come to pass for hundreds of years. In this message, Pastor Lutzer helps us handle prayers as …

Prayer is often mysterious. God’s answers sometimes come from unexpected directions, even unrelated to our specific request. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer shows us how God’s answers …

When God answers prayer in ways we don’t expect, we’re reminded that we need Him more than the answers. Knowing Him is more vital than getting what we want. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lu…

When God answers prayer in ways we don’t expect, we’re reminded that we need Him more than the answers. Knowing Him is more vital than getting what we want. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lu…

The prophet Habakkuk desperately sought the Lord, hoping that the injustice in the land would be remedied. The prophet’s prayer received a startling response: the country was going to be invaded. In …

In Habakkuk’s day, the foundations of the nation were being torn apart. Yet amid the turmoil, the prophet has a burst of faith, knowing that God is still in charge. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ope…

At times, God answers a believer’s prayer with a clear “no.” Paul prayed for relief and the Lord said “no.” In this message from 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Lutzer asks critical questions about Paul’s t…

When we’re in need, we naturally pray for God to provide and relieve the burden we carry. But sometimes God’s answer is “no.” In this message, Pastor Lutzer reveals two ways to make a burden more bea…

Why are so many Christians cynical about prayer? They probably would share a story about how God did not intervene when they needed Him. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares four facts about faith i…

Faith sometimes changes your circumstances. Sometimes it doesn’t. In this message from Hebrews 11, Pastor Lutzer explains how we can trust God’s character even when we can’t see His hand in our deepe…

We all eventually face the crushing weight of a prayer left unanswered. Jesus wrestled with the Father’s will in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer discusses four c…

Deep sorrow often stems from the silence of God in our darkest hours. Even our redeemer faced the agony of unanswered prayer. In this message from Mark 14, Pastor Lutzer reveals three lessons on rece…

Do Christians believe in prayer? Like the early church, we often find ourselves caught in the mystery between a God who can move mountains and a reality that feels unmovable. In this message from Heb…

How do we cope with unanswered prayers? There’s often a glaring gap between our pain and our peace. In this message, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals six biblical admonitions for enduring trials according…

When God is silent, we wonder if He’s forsaken us. But Scripture reveals God’s hidden purposes in our pain. In part one of this interview, Pastor Erwin Lutzer discusses His new book, Why Doesn’t God …

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Both Abraham and Habakkuk experienced the mystery of divine silence. In this interview based on his book Why Doesn’t Go…

God sometimes substitutes our specific requests with a far greater, unexpected gift. Scripture shows God saying "no" to both the Apostle Paul and Jesus in Gethsemane. In part three of this interview,…

Do you believe faith can endure even when miracles do not come? Our faith is not in our circumstances but in God. In part four of this interview, Pastor Erwin Lutzer reveals how to move beyond reques…