Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 2, 2012 When a man is clinging to a life preserver, his sense of self-sufficiency is severely challenged. He knows he needs help. But in todays culture, man
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: October 1, 2012 When youre tossed overboard into a stormy sea, the most important thing on your mind is getting rescued. Its a case of life or death. Humanity is
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 28, 2012 When times are good, its not hard to go it alone. But when calamity strikes, you need a support system around you. The prophet Jeremiah compares thi
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 27, 2012 There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgmentthen things get really bad. America may be at that point. Econom
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 26, 2012 The great tribulation can be traced to the rage of Satan, who wants one last chance to wreak havoc before facing doomone last chance to shake his fi
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 25, 2012 In Revelation chapter 13, the future antichrists power is on display, and hes slaughtering Christians. The antichrist is known as the beast. He fo
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 24, 2012 In ancient Rome, Christians were persecuted and killed by the thousands. If you think those days are over, think again. According to an article in the
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 21, 2012 Many people stash away cash in case the day of calamity comes. But what if your money is of no value on that day? To trust in riches is to trust in a
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 20, 2012 Many people watch the stock market like a hawk. Some get nervous when the price of gold drops. We all need money. But one day the money we crave will
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 19, 2012 Sometimes, we are tempted to take the easy way out of a trial, even though we know that the easy way is not Gods way. Jesus, hungry and thirsty, was
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 18, 2012 Sometimes we find ourselves going directly from great blessing to times of great trial. Thats what happened to Jesus. He was led by God into the wi
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 17, 2012 Advertisers say that having more is what life is all about. We need more money, a bigger house, and nicer vacations. But having less can be a greater
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 14, 2012 Its been said that if all the tears people ever cried could be gathered up, theyd fill an ocean. Sorrow comes to all of us. Life does have joys, b
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 13, 2012 When tough times comeand they are comingGod shakes us up to make sure we remember who our real provider is. He can sustain us through adversity. D
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 12, 2012 When God wants to deepen our spiritual maturity, He sometimes takes away all the comforts were used to. Some of us move out of state, where a new jo
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 11, 2012 When God chooses to judge a nation, He has several methods at His disposal. One of them is economic collapse. When the house of cards called Debt
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 10, 2012 The days ahead may well be days of less money, fewer options, higher prices, and more uncertainty. For many, the comforts weve known may fade away i
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 7, 2012 Hidden in the councils of heaven are the answers to the heartfelt cries of millions of peoplepeople who simply want to know why? As we run the r
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 6, 2012 Hidden in the councils of heaven are the answers to the heartfelt cries of millions of peoplepeople who simply want to know why? As we run the r
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: September 5, 2012 When God speaks, all other voices are silenced. All creation pauses to listen. When He speaks, the skies thunder. We can know that our life has a purp
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 31, 2012 Tough questions must be faced. Questions like where was God in the Holocaust? And, Why is our economy unraveling? We need to know that these
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 30, 2012 For a runner of the Christian life, the ultimate question is not will I win this race? but rather, when I die, will I live again? Thats the
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 29, 2012 When a thief steals from you, you feel violated. When circumstances conspire to ruin your future, you feel angry. Something within us demands an answe
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 28, 2012 Your company is bankrupt. Your pension and health benefits are gone. Youre in a state of panic. What do you do? Suffering cant be separated from t
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 27, 2012 Weve all seen Olympic track stars who fall, faces torn by anger and grief. Suffering is tough, especially when captured on worldwide television. Eac
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 24, 2012 What are friends for? Hopefully, to be there when you need them. Otherwise, you run lifes race as if youre the only one on the track. When youre
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 23, 2012 We all need friends during hard times. But sometimes, well-meaning friends can do more harm than good. Today, well meet some men who tried to help J
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 22, 2012 There are far worse things to lose than ones possessions. Even Jobs great faith wilted when he lost his health. First, your savings, then your job
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 21, 2012 When all is going well, believers have little sense of their need for God. But when calamity strikes, theyll tell a different story. When the econom
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 20, 2012 When all is going well, believers have little sense of their need for God. But when calamity strikes, theyll tell a different story. When the econom
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 17, 2012 A gymnast trains for years to be able to perform flawlessly. But at the Olympics she falls from the balance beam, crying Why? Why is the word
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 16, 2012 You do your thing, and Ill do mine. In todays culture, thats the mantra of tolerance. But in terms of salvation, only one thing matters. Fa
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 15, 2012 People with no hope beyond this life live only for this life. Their motto, eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. In contrast, Christians
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 14, 2012 A baseball legend once pointed to center field, showing where the next pitch was going. The crowd roared as the ball left the park. Babe Ruth knew w
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 13, 2012 When a group of runners hits the track, not one of them can be certain that hell finish the race first, or even finish at all. However, in the race
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 10, 2012 The thrill of winning a marathon is deep and fulfilling. Holding the victory cup makes all the effort and training worthwhile. But a greater joy await
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 9, 2012 Most of us are somewhat out of shape, and for us to make any kind of decent showing at a track meet, well, that would take a miracle. It takes another
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 8, 2012 Athletes love to win, and if theres one thing keeping them from winning, you can be sure theyll do whatever it takes to deal with it. For those ru
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 7, 2012 Humans can live for weeks without food; perhaps days without water. But without air, we would die in a few minutes. In the Christian life, theres on
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 6, 2012 As believers mature in the faith, they realize it is time to get out of the stands and into the race. They have to run to win. Their strength comes fr
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 3, 2012 Some call it Gods Riches At Christs Expense. Christians know the anagram as grace. Once they understand what the Bible teaches about sal
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: August 2, 2012 When running the race of the Christian life, its easy to forget those whove never gotten on the track. Millions of people dont know where it is.
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 31, 2012 The Christian life can be filled with joy, assurance, and deep satisfaction. But its also a life of suffering. Can these co-exist? Today, we will le
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 30, 2012 All around us are people with long-term health issues. Issues that seem to have no resolution, short of divine healing. But when these people pray for
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 26, 2012 Its tough taking no for an answer. When we were kids, we all felt those nos, when our parents denied our requests. There are times when th
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 25, 2012 Habakkuk might as well have been writing in our day. Many of his observations belong on the front page. Its easy to feel trapped with no way out. Ev
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 24, 2012 Our nation seems to be heading toward more government control and less freedom. So, what should Christians do? Its not unlike the scenario painted
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 23, 2012 When God answers our prayers in ways we dont expect, Hes reminding us that its Him we really need, not the answers. Today, were concluding a m
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 20, 2012 Sometimes, we ask God for things we clearly need and we are seem to be left with no answer. But then, out of left field, another answer comes. Prayer
Dr. Erwin Lutzer: July 19, 2012 Most of us get antsy when having to wait more than five minutes at McDonalds. Think of Abraham in the Old Testament. God gave him promises that woul
