Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition

Modern society often views truth as a tool of power. But Christians believe it's grounded in God's authority. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer contrasts biblical truth with the relativism found in many universities. Ultimately, we'll discover why God is essential for truth and morality. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Is God becoming more tolerant? While Christians believe God is unchanging, His administration differs between the Old and New Covenants. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer tackles questions about God's judgments in both Testaments. Let's find refuge in Christ, who protects believers from the coming wrath. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Nietzsche's claim that "God is dead" left Europe's cathedrals as symbols of spiritual emptiness. Secular spirituality continues to reject biblical truth for personal desires. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer offers three key lessons for the church. He encourages Christians to stand firm in biblical truth and shine Christ's light amid spiritual darkness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many see today's moral crisis as political, missing the deeper spiritual battle. But only a repentant church can confront the growing darkness. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer explains how thinkers like Nietzsche, Marx, Darwin, and Freud contributed to society's rejection of God. Yet, through it all, we can trust in God's unchanging sovereignty. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In a complex world, we all long for justice to triumph. Who ultimately defines what laws to obey? In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, Pastor Lutzer highlights the parallels between today's culture and the rise of the lawless one. Let's ready ourselves to stand firm and be faithful, even if we lose religious freedoms. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Why is absolute truth essential for justice? The Bible teaches that true justice is grounded in God's authority and transcendent laws. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explores the role of law in Hitler's Germany, modern America, and Scripture. Regardless of a nation's acknowledgement of God, Christians are called to faithfully reflect Christ. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

None of us can carry the full weight of our guilt. We need to hear the uncomfortable truth that we need a Savior. In this message from Isaiah 6, Pastor Lutzer reminds us that Jesus brings freedom from sin and guilt. Because Jesus is the truth, He's the only one qualified to save us from our sins. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our culture likes to have options, especially in spirituality. But Jesus' claim is exclusive, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four key principles of a biblical view of truth, contrasting them with our culture's shifting views. Let's embrace God's truth and find freedom in Christ's unwavering promises. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

George Orwell's "1984" reveals how society can come to hate those who proclaim truth. Truth is often viewed as relative now, especially in our colleges and universities. In this message, Pastor Lutzer challenges us to believe and proclaim God's unchanging truth. Could people be rejecting truth because they'd be obligated to God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In the Old Testament, God required serious punishments for certain sins. It might seem safer to sin under grace than under the Old Testament law. In this message from Revelation 19, Pastor Lutzer exalts Jesus as both the Lamb and the Lion. Pastor Lutzer observes, "Greater grace means there will be greater judgment." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many believe God is now more tolerant in morality or sexuality. But Christians embrace both the seriousness of sin and the hope of God's grace. In this message from Hebrews 12, Pastor Lutzer highlights three differences between the Old and New Covenants, even as God's character remains the same. Let's find refuge in Christ. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many say the Old Testament portrays God in a different light than does the New Testament. Yet a closer look at Scripture reveals God's justice, mercy, and sovereignty. In this message, Pastor Lutzer ponders seven truths about God found in the Old Testament. God's unchanging character leads us to awe and reverence. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

What is God really like? Some see two versions of God in the Bible: loving in the New Testament and angry in the Old Testament. In this message, Pastor Lutzer addresses key criticisms of the God of the Bible: slavery, the worldwide Flood, the destruction of the Canaanites, and the practice of stoning. Can we still worship Him? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many live as if God is dead or at least needs to be redefined for a more secular age. Today's moral decline is stark evidence of the "eclipse of God." In this message from Psalm 2, Pastor Lutzer shares a fresh vision of the God of the Bible. Be assured that God remains in control and we can trust Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

In a time of spiritual confusion, secularism has eclipsed God's authority. Behind the moral destruction we see around us is an intense spiritual battle between light and darkness. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains how Marx, Darwin, and Freud have undermined God as ruler, creator, and lawgiver. Are we truly ready for a "funeral for God?" This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

When we give to our church, what kind of outcome do we anticipate? The principle holds true: We reap what we sow. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer considers the root and fruit of giving—fruit that multiplies in the lives of others. Cheerful giving truly brings about a blessed life. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Is there a connection between what we give financially and what God gives back to us? Scripture reveals God's heart towards givers. In this message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor Lutzer examines the seed and the harvest of true giving. Let's identify what might hinder us from being cheerful givers. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Money is powerfully deceptive. In Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus, He reveals how money can blind us to what's on the other side of eternity. In this message, Pastor Lutzer reflects on how to turn worldly wealth into eternal dividends. Where we invest our money reveals our ultimate loyalties. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our financial well-being can be a heavy weight on our shoulders. But true financial freedom comes when we realize we are mere stewards. In this message from Luke 16, Pastor Lutzer applies the first of five biblical principles of money management. Will our investments pass the test of eternity? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God never lets us see all the good we do. The widow who gave two mites probably had no idea of her impact. In this message, Pastor Lutzer observes two lessons about sacrificial giving, noting Joni Eareckson Tada's incredible impact in the crucible of her suffering. How can our hearts and wallets reflect Christ's beauty? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Our financial dealings are never private in God's eyes. One widow caught Jesus' eye in the Temple, for she gave sacrificially with faith in God's provision. In this message from Mark 12, Pastor Lutzer visualizes three portraits of Jesus. He knows our needs, our resources, what we give, and what we withhold. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

God enables us to do what He asks us to do. When Israel left Egypt with abundant riches, God wanted His people to learn how to give. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shares two vital lessons from the Exodus about giving. The more willingly we give, the more willingly we worship. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many of us struggle to talk about money, debt, and giving. During the Exodus, God instructed Israel to bring part of Egypt's wealth to prepare a place of worship. In this message from Exodus 35, Pastor Lutzer highlights five key traits of Israel's tabernacle-building project. When God asks us to give, will we still have what we need? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 offers us. Every kind of abuse hurts Jesus, yet He's invited us to come home and experience true healing in Him. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 Lutzer shows how Jesus was abused, rejected, and carried a burden. He is the only qualified Savior—for the abused and the abuser. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 describes four aspects of walking in the light. Individuals, and even marriages, can come out of the darkness of addiction—but we can't do it alone. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 Lutzer diagnoses four symptoms of walking in darkness: shame, fear, self-deception, and self-rationalization. How do we come out of the darkness? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 managing money to listen and learn from each other while leaning on God. What if married couples invested in eternal things? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 to four principles for money: honesty, contentment, faith, and generosity. How do we steward our daily needs as well as major expenditures? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 reflects Christ. It's possible to break the cycle of conflict and meet one another's needs. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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, Pastor Lutzer identifies the primary needs of both the husband and the wife. How does God's purpose for marriage change how we approach conflict? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 offers further principles for following God's will, particularly in the face of our mistakes, doubts, and troubles in marriage. Let's make wise decisions. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 take. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides the first of seven principles to know God's will. Are we seeking God's will, particularly in marriage? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 message, Pastor Lutzer celebrates the whole purpose of marriage as God designed it. What if the differences built into us are intended for good? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 manhood and womanhood. Together we mirror the image of God, representing the unity of the Trinity. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 encourages us to forgive as we've been forgiven. What does it take to overcome bitterness and develop new patterns of thinking and speaking? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 three preparations for giving and receiving forgiveness. Are we ready to face our past and move forward in freedom? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 three steps from King David's restoration for hurting marriages. Let's face our past and move beyond them. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 difficult marriage. If we apply God's word, we can pursue true harmony in our marriage. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 avoid four red flags in any potential spouse. Whether we're in the dating process or in a difficult marriage, can we still glorify God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 failure. At the end of Samson's life, he found grace in the eyes of the Lord. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 steps Samson took in his downfall. The sin we tolerate today might destroy us tomorrow. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 lessons from Samson's purifying process. Perhaps God is using time, pressure, and faithful friends to grow us. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

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 portraits of Samson as an avenger, a peacemaker, and a victor. God was moving Samson from double mindedness to single-mindedness. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Many wonder why God seems to bless those who live in disobedience to His will. Samson compromised morally with his choice of a wife. In this message, Pastor Lutzer distinguishes three lessons from Samson's failed marriage. Can God bless even if He does not approve of our actions? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Marriage usually reveals the character issues lying under the surface. Samson insisted on marrying a Philistine. In this message from Judges 14, Pastor Lutzer maps out five pitfalls in Samson's marriage. We can't just follow our emotions without thinking about the consequences. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

A godly heritage does not keep us from moral failure. Samson was set apart to help liberate Israel, but he squandered his life. In this message from Judges 13, Pastor Lutzer focuses on three lessons from Samson's contradictory life. How should we live under the blessing of God? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Samson was a man of great strength but weak morals. He had a remarkable upbringing with godly parents. In this message from Judges 13, Pastor Lutzer notices the privileges Samson had: his birth, occupation, and calling. When God prepares a leader, He begins by preparing the parents. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Despite his troubled past, Jephthah developed leadership and diplomacy, submitting to the Spirit. But a rash vow cost him his daughter. In this message from Judges 11, Pastor Lutzer address the two difficult lessons from the life of Jephthah. Some vows shouldn't ever be made. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.

Nothing's worse than following through on a rash promise. Jephthah led the Israelites to freedom from their enemies, but his life was disturbed by one rash vow. In this message from Judges 10, Pastor Lutzer paints a picture of two contradictions in the life of Jephthah. Regardless of what's happened, we don't have to be a prisoner of our past. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.