Running To Win

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Pathways to Addiction #1 of 2

January 15, 2010
It's sad, but true: Christians are not immune to addictive behavior. Many are trapped in a web of deceit and bondage... Runners in life's race cannot win if they're caught up in addictions of any kind: habits that can destroy our futures. Today: we'll trace the roots of addiction, and point the way toward freedom: freedom to live the abundant life God intended.

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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.

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When you come from a home without a good father, or from a home with no father, life can be tough...very tough... Sown in you may be seeds of future conflict. But those seeds need not germinate if we rightly understand the fatherhood of God. Today, you'll hear teaching that might be the key to opening a prison door in your life.
January 14, 2010
There's one person who's the key to how you relate to life and to life's stressful situations. That person is your dad... We who run the race of life may not even realize the deep impact left by our fathers. Much of our inner pain can be traced to how we relate to our dads. Today: a revealing look at why your father is so important in your life.
January 13, 2010
Some people think you can get rid of anger by hitting something inanimate, and "letting off some steam." Trouble is: this doesn't work. Modern pop psychology is no match for the Bible in pinpointing the source of rage, or how to control the inappropriate anger all of us experience from time to time. Today: we learn more about anger and how to handle it.
January 12, 2010
We've all seen it: people out of control with anger. They drive dangerously. They start fights. But where does this rage come from? Winning in life's race means getting rage under control. Today: we probe the source of a destructive emotion, and point the way out of living with habitual anger. If you're driving, watch out for the other guy's "road rage," and for now, please stay with us.
January 11, 2010
One emotion entered the human race early. After eating the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve felt powerful waves of shame... And when we sin, we too look for some way to cover ourselves...some way to alleviate the guilt that can wash over us. Today, a biblical study of shame: it's source and it's solution.
January 8, 2010
It's a powerful and painful emotion. We've all felt it, but some have felt it so deeply that it threatens to destroy them... Shame: this emotion can be a curse. Today, we're going to explore its origins, and then turn to the Bible to discover God's answer to the curse of shame. If shame has ever paralyzed you or someone you know, please stay with us.
January 7, 2010
Lost in mystery is why Eve took a bite from that prohibited tree in the Garden of Eden. Not lost in mystery is the fallout. As a race, we humans are deceived. We deceive ourselves, and we specialize in deceiving others. Facing the reality of our condition is the first step in understanding why seemingly good people do bad things.
January 6, 2010
From presidents to paupers, a common theme of the human race is self-deception. We lie, and what's more, we enjoy it. We're far from being the inherently good people our culture says we are. In fact, apart from certain restraints, we're capable of unspeakable evil. Today: another chapter in our journey of self-discovery, in which we find out Why Good People Do Bad Things.
January 5, 2010
A carnival house of mirrors is a lot of fun. First you're fat, then thin, then you're both. But at the exit, the real you comes out. Many people are deluded, seeing themselves as they want to, not as they are. This can lead to tragic consequences. Today, insights on self-perception: seeing yourself and your surroundings the way God sees them.
January 4, 2010
When Timothy McVeigh went to his execution, America was left wondering how a decorated war veteran could've done something so evil . . . many ask why seemingly good people turn bad...people who, based on all outward evidence, should act properly. The answer lies in understanding our fundamental nature. If you're willing to face the truth, please stay with us.
January 1, 2010
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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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