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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

The Power of Praying Parents, Part 3 of 4 (Fighting for Your Family)

February 14, 2014

Only God can count the tears of parents whose kids have gone to the far country. Like the prodigal son in the Bible, their kids chose a path destined for failure. But there is great power in persistent prayer, and our God is a God who answers prayer. 

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How badly do you want God to answer your prayers for a child in trouble? In Matthew chapter fifteen, Jesus is amazed by the faith of a Canaanite woman with a demon-possessed daughter, and He heals the child. Is our faith as great?  
February 13, 2014
Despite our best efforts, sometimes kids go astray, even Christian kids. Anguished parents cry out to God for a solution – and that is exactly what God wants us to do.
February 12, 2014
Victims of abuse often see the with rage at their abusers. Their sense of violation cries out for revenge. But these victims abuse themselves further if they fail to forgive those who have wronged them.  
February 11, 2014
The devil wants to destroy the family, especially the father. When abuse takes place, abuse of any kind, a father faces severe judgment from God. Step one in coming clean is to acknowledge that the abuse is real.  
February 10, 2014
Abuse takes many forms, all of which are destructive in a family. This abuse is nothing new.  King Saul of Israel is a textbook case of an abuser, a man consumed with jealousy.  
February 7, 2014
The dark secret in all too many families is abuse. It takes several forms: verbal, physical, and sexual. The hurt caused by abuse is incalculable, both to the abused as well as the abuser.
February 6, 2014
Recently, a hospital became the first to offer treatment for internet addiction. Maybe someday they will do the same for television addiction. Pastor Lutzer looks at some principles to help your family avoid media addiction and reset their focus on God. 
February 5, 2014
Staring at the television or computer screen has quickly replaced sitting around the dinner table as a family. Technology, though valuable, is a tool of the enemy to addict all of us and steal time better used for each other and for God. 
February 4, 2014
There is danger in your house. With the click of a mouse, you and your family can access internet pornography on demand. Protecting your family from the evils of a technology we all need is a daunting task. 
February 3, 2014
Grace is God’s unmerited favor toward us. As parents, we need a lot of grace to survive the trying years of raising kids. Today we talk about how the grace of God can overcome our imperfections as moms and dads, and work in the lives of our precious children, despite us. 
January 31, 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.

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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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