Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Children, God's Special Gift, Part 2 of 2 (Fighting for Your Family)

January 16, 2014

Children are a wonderful blessing, but they can also be an immense challenge. Some kids are obedient and cooperative; others do their own thing no matter what mom and dad say. Today we navigate the uncertain waters of child-rearing. 

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They call it “the urge to merge.” Marriage is where God blesses couples with children. The Bible calls children “a heritage of the Lord and the fruit of the womb “a reward.” Today we discuss the most important thing Christian parents can do for their precious kids.   
January 15, 2014
For too many Christians, dependence on God has morphed into dependence on a credit card. Why go without when it is so easy to just charge it? Why pray about a need when you can just go buy what you want? Today we hope to say goodbye to the scourge of debt.  
January 14, 2014
Society says getting into debt is normal. If your credit card is not maxed out, you are considered abnormal. As people feel they have to live beyond their means, debt is destroying all too many marriages and families. What is the answer?  
January 13, 2014
Buyer’s remorse is something we all deal with. We all wonder if that appliance we bought was really the best choice.  When it comes to marriage, there is no place for buyer’s remorse.  We have to let go of what might have been and honor the commitment we’ve made, as the vow says, “for better or for worse.” 
January 10, 2014
The Supreme Court now says the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. There is no doubt: marriage is under attack. Some say, “Why marry?” Living together is becoming the norm.  Today we converse about why marriage as an institution is so important. 
January 9, 2014
Rising crime and divorce rates bear sad testimony to families with poor male role models or none at all. It is vital that dads lead their families in the right direction. The next generation depends on it, and right now, the outlook is grim.
January 8, 2014
Society confuses the natural roles of men and women.  Many people want men to feel that it is wrong to be masculine. The result is that families have either weak husbands, or no husbands at all.
January 7, 2014
There is no better role model for motherhood than Mary, who struggled as a single mom with several children, including her firstborn: Jesus, the Son of God. Her calling as a mom shows us how crucial motherhood is.  
January 6, 2014
No position has more potential to influence the future than that of being a mother. This message will explain how crucial it is to fight for traditional motherhood.  
January 3, 2014
The foundation of any society is the family, because families produce the next generation. Making marriage work lies at the bedrock, and this requires understanding the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife. 
January 2, 2014
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Living With Your Passions
In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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