None of us can go in two directions at once. Samson was a double-minded man, but God allowed him to rule as a judge over Israel. In this message from Judges 15, Pastor Lutzer reflects on three portra…

Through any trials we are going through, God is working in our lives. But Samson’s journey was made complicated by his disobedience to God. In this message from Judges 15, Pastor Lutzer notes three l…

Sin can always drag down another victim. Samson had won some incredible victories in the past, but they didn’t protect him from sin. In this message from Judges 16, Pastor Lutzer warns against the st…

Can God restore someone who has wandered far away from Him? If Samson is any indication, the answer is “yes.” In this message from Judges 16, Pastor Lutzer reflects on five lessons from Samson’s fail…

Sometimes we marry despite clear signals of a less-than-ideal match. We shouldn’t marry without the willingness to put the needs of someone else first. In this message, Pastor Lutzer counsels us to a…

People in difficult marriages need hope. No matter what kind of marriage we might be in, we shouldn’t get back at a spouse. In this message from 1 Peter 3, Pastor Lutzer offers four responses to a di…

In a perfect world, marriages begin and end in blissful happiness. But all of us bring past expectations, wounds, and even personal sins into our relationships. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares …

Many of us carry burdens from decisions we desperately wish we could undo. Dark secrets take a toll on our minds and our hearts, particularly in marriage. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides thre…

When it comes to past injustices, we must let our bitterness go. In a marriage, peace only comes after releasing each memory into God's hands. In this message from Ephesians 4, Pastor Lutzer encourag…

There are fundamental differences between men and women. God defined our roles when Adam and Eve were created. In this message from Genesis 2, Pastor Lutzer shares a biblical definition of mature man…

There are natural differences which complement each other in a marriage relationship. God made Adam from inorganic dust while Eve was fashioned from the organic material of Adam’s rib. In this messag…

Whether we are married, considering marriage, or making life decisions, we need to know how to seek God’s will. God’s will may require a difficult step of obedience, but it’s always the best path to …

We should always seek God’s guidance. Though we may not see His guidance in dramatic ways, we can look back and see exactly how He has led us throughout our lives. In this message, Pastor Lutzer offe…

Marriage is designed to satisfy the true desires of both husband and wife. But in a sin-cursed world, we shouldn’t be surprised that there is conflict in marriage. In this message from Ephesians 5, P…

Marriage conflict arises when expectations go unmet. How can we be the husbands and wives God wants us to be? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers two crucial implications of a marriage that reflect…

Many divorces are traceable to financial disagreements. When it comes to finances in marriage, we need to focus our hearts on God and His will. In this message from 1 Timothy 6, Pastor Lutzer attends…

Greed is never content. Though we need money to keep a roof over our heads and food on the table, the desire to be rich can entrap us. In this message, Pastor Lutzer encourages couples who are managi…

Marriages fall apart because of addictions, whether to compulsive spending, pornography, or more. Whatever the issue, addiction is a blinding absorption of sin. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor …

Addictions give us false promises. The human mind has an amazing capacity to deceive itself, especially when addicted to a substance or a behavior. In this message from 1 John 1, Pastor Lutzer descri…

When anger enters a relationship, abuse often follows. Whether the abuse is physical, sexual or verbal, it is destructive, and particularly to marriages. In this message from Isaiah 52–53, Pastor Lut…

Marriage should never be violated by abuse in any form. Where do we turn when there’s abuse in the home? In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflections on three life-giving truths about the healing Jesus…