“Train up a child in the way that he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Do you know this word “train” in the phrase “Train up a child” actually comes from… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL DEVOTIONS
The Most Damaging Sin
Homes today are under attack as never before. We have a generation that knows very little about love at all. And this matter of immorality is one of the chief enemies of the modern-day home. I want to tell you,… Read More ›
Jesus, the Friend of Sinners
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers Perhaps you think you’ve sinned too much — that there is no hope for you. But Jesus has always reached out to sinners. In Luke 15:1-2, the Pharisees were questioning Him about… Read More ›
The Divine Home
Psalm 127:1a says, “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” The Bible says that your home cannot, will not, and shall not be built by human ingenuity, wit, and wisdom. Now there are a… Read More ›
The Supreme Relationship
The home was the first institution built by Almighty God. And therefore, since the home has been divinely established, the home and the marriage relationship are supreme among all human relationships. Your relationship to your mate should come before your… Read More ›
Why The Home?
The homes of America are under attack. That is obvious. But they are becoming so under attack, some experts tell us that our homes, as we once knew them, are becoming obsolete. I refuse to believe that because I want… Read More ›
Men's And Women's Deepest Needs
There’s a difference between lovers and achievers. Women are lovers, men are achievers. The Bible says in Ephesians 5:33, “Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she… Read More ›
How To Win Your Husband To Christ
Today’s treasure is for the married ladies who might have an unsaved husband. Do you want your husband to be saved? Do you want him to go to church with you next Sunday? Do you want him to pray with… Read More ›
Life's Greatest Adventure
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the… Read More ›
A Woman's Beautiful Spirit
Some people say that women are not to fix their hair or wear gold or make-up. I have to tell you friend, that’s a faulty interpretation of the Word of God. It is also a dangerous interpretation. Let’s look at… Read More ›
Men Should Lead By Love
Ephesians 5:25-27 exhorts, “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it; That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the Word, That He might present it to… Read More ›
A Peace Beyond All Understanding
Peace is freedom from all disturbances. Peace is a calm assurance despite the circumstances we face. Tranquility permeates our inner man when we are at peace. Serenity fills the gaps gouged out by adversity. A state of peace forces anxiety… Read More ›
The Headship Of The Family
First Corinthians 11:3 says, “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.” What is Paul talking about here?… Read More ›
Equal But Not The Same
Wives are to have an attitude of submission towards their husbands. What do you think about that? In most circles, it’s a politically incorrect statement because when people hear the word “submission” they think of inferiority. I want you to… Read More ›
Bearing The Yoke In Your Youth
Lamentations 3:27 says, “It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.” Don’t ever get the idea that children should not have to work when they are children. We need to teach them industry. Sometimes… Read More ›
Backsliding: Watch That First Step!
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers If you wanted a study of character, nobility, wisdom, courage, and devotion; you could not find a better man than David. The Bible calls him, “…a man after God’s own heart” (Acts… Read More ›
The Duty Of Work And Labor
Do you know what’s wrong with this generation? For the most part, our young people are unfamiliar with the work ethic of the WWII/Great Depression generation. They simply do not know the responsibility of honest work and hard labor. And… Read More ›
Gambling – The Spirit Of Thievery
Gambling is morally wrong. Why? Because nobody wins at gambling without somebody else losing. True, legitimate business is a win-win arrangement. Let me illustrate: I make a widget. I sell it to you for a dollar. I get the dollar,… Read More ›
Half-Hearted Work
Exodus 20:15 says, “Thou shalt not steal.” Well, what kind of stealing is God talking about? I believe He is referring to any form of stealing, including half-hearted stealing. Let me explain. You work for an employer and don’t give… Read More ›
How to Make Sense Out of Suffering
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers Do you know sorrow and suffering … pain and disappointment? If not, just wait—you will. Something is desperately wrong in this world! Sickness, war, hate, riots, sorrow, and confusion fill our age…. Read More ›
A Sin Against The Home
There is no sin that will do you more personal damage spiritually, mentally, and physically than immorality. We hear young people talking today about “safe sex.” Sex is not intended to be dangerous. You shouldn’t even be talking about safe… Read More ›
Till Death Do Us Part
It’s not people who put themselves together—it’s God Who puts them together. Mark 10:9 says, “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.” Marriage is permanent. Marriage is “till death do us part.” Show me two kids… Read More ›
How To Keep The Lord's Day
Is it all right to watch television on Sunday? Is it all right to go to a ball game on Sunday? Is it all right to eat out on Sunday? Can I play softball on Sunday? Attend a business function… Read More ›
The Old And New Testament Sabbath
God gave the Old Testament Sabbath to Israel. It was a wonderful gift to them. Today, God has given us something even better—the Lord’s Day. The Old Testament Sabbath has been transformed and fulfilled in the New Testament Sabbath. What… Read More ›
Taking God's Name In Frivolity
Exodus 20:7 says, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.” Profanity is one way you can take God’s name in… Read More ›
God Wants To Walk With You
I love Micah 6:8. It is one of the greatest verses in all of the Old Testament. It says, “He hath shown thee, O man, what is good and what doth the Lord require of thee.” Number one, what is… Read More ›
The Forgotten Word
taken from a message given by Adrian Rogers The word repentance has been neglected in many of today’s churches. But while it may have dropped out of some pulpits, it has not dropped out of the Word of God. In… Read More ›
Be Natural In Worship
Sometimes we come to church and act differently at church. Sometimes I will be a guest preacher, and the host pastor of the church and I will be talking back and forth. Then he gets up and comes over to… Read More ›
Paying What You Ought To Pay
We have said that half-hearted work is stealing, and if you work for an employer and don’t give him an honest day’s labor, you’ve stolen from him. The other side of the coin is, if you are an employer and… Read More ›
Prodigals Are Never Beyond HIS Reach
For God, nothing is impossible. So why do we struggle with worry and fear when adversity strikes, ? Our creator, the Creator of the Universe, has promised to be our refuge, our strength, and our help. “God is our refuge and strength,… Read More ›