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You have questions. You have struggles. You have concerns. And sometimes, you need a little insight and encouragement.

In this section you will find personal, insightful articles written by Luis Palau over his last 40 years of ministry. Share in his years of wisdom. Engage in his authentic look at life. And gain insight as you strive to honor the Lord with your life.

5 Ways God Answers Prayer

Over the years, I’ve discovered from Scripture and experience that God loves to answer our prayers. This article discusses five of his most frequent answers. Read More »

A God Who Is Sufficient for the Pressures of Life

Some time ago a friend of one of my boys put a gun to his head and shot himself. He was only 16 and the son of a wealthy, notable doctor. Read More »

A Pardon Free and Clear

Throughout the television program, as I counseled people who called in search of spiritual help and prayed on the air with those who wanted to open their hearts to Jesus Christ, the station manager standing in the studio listened intently. Read More »

Asking Our Children for Forgiveness

When I returned from a trip overseas, I sensed that something was wrong between Keith (one of our twin sons) and me. Read More »

Avoiding a Midlife Crisis

Scripture always strikes me as true to life. It never glosses over unpleasant facts. The Bible helps each of us understand and deal with our problems because it frankly discusses the problems of those who have gone on before us. Read More »

Celebrating Christmas Overseas

Five days before Christmas 1963, we arrived in Costa Rica with little more than the Christmas stockings my mother had made to decorate our apartment. Read More »

Communion With God

Some years ago a doctor asked an elderly Christian woman in England, “If I asked God for five pounds, would I get it?” Read More »

Daily Bread: A Rock Solid Foundation

Do you ever wonder what it takes to please God? Read More »

Daily Bread: If Christ was Your Counselor

My father died when I was only 10 years old. Praise God he knew the Lord intimately. He had received Christ at age 23. But it still didn’t make life easy for me. Read More »

Daily Bread: Our Unclaimed Riches

Have you claimed the riches God has promised you today? Read More »

Daily Bread: Tap into the Source

What keeps you going throughout the day?  Read More »

Daily Bread: The Complacency of Fools

Would you know it if wisdom came knocking at your door? Read More »

Daily Bread: Wisdom Revealed

What are you doing to gain knowledge and understanding of the world around you? Read More »

Dating and Courtship

On the way to a class party one day, I noticed several girls. “Are you going to the party?” I asked. They all said yes, and for some reason I asked one of them, “Can I walk you over?” She said, “Sure.” It was no big deal. Read More »

Disciplining the Church

What should the church do when a member turns to strong drink to avoid a personal problem—turn the other way and hope nobody smells his breath? Read More »

Dreaming Great Dreams

When I was about 17 years old and beginning to take the Word of God seriously, one verse bothered me. I just couldn’t believe that it meant what it said. I checked other translations to see if I could find a better rendering. Read More »

Facing Sexual Temptation

Adultery. It’s a common word and a common occurrence in our society. Read More »

Forgive and Forget

My friend, has anyone ever offended you? Has your spouse been unfaithful? Have your children disappointed you? Read More »

Forgiving an Absent Dad

Apart from the power of Jesus Christ, I don’t know how anyone can forgive a parent who has abandoned his or her family. Read More »

God Steps Out

"I’ll be back soon," a soldier told his wife before leaving her and their infant son to fight in World War II. Five years went by. Read More »

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