Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

Seven Statements from the Cross

While hanging from a cross on Calvary's Hill, Jesus uttered seven powerful statements that reveal His heart and ministry to us.

Separating Truth from Lies

What are the things in your life worth fighting for?

The Purpose of a Godly Friendship

The emotional side of love can be a runaway train.

Created for Godly Friendships

Do you long for godly friendships? Discover how you can step out, by faith, in love and service with Michael Youssef's article, "Created for Godly Friendships".

Christmas Traditions Reloaded

Tradition dictates the way many of us celebrate Christmas.

Paradoxes of Christmas

A paradox is an apparent contradiction which conceals a profound truth — and the Bible is filled with paradoxes: We triumph by first surrendering to God.

Make Room

Although many people read the account of Jesus' birth each Christmas, do we slow down and truly reflect on the circumstances surrounding this marvelous and miraculous moment in history?

Experiencing God's Power through Praise

It is easy to praise God when the sun is shining, our children are making good grades in school, and we have received a promotion at work.

Our Anchor in the Daily Storm

What does it take to live a godly life in an ungodly world?

Know the Truth

We hear counterfeit gospels preached across our land every day — in the media, in schools, and even in churches.

Your Treasure House

Today there are countless ways to address self-image, self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-fulfillment.

Political Correctness vs. Faith

If you take the concept of political correctness at face value, it is a good thing.

What Does Jesus Think...

Tucked away in the book of Revelation is quite a powerful message. It is targeted to Christians in the church of a city called Laodicea. Laodicea was a remarkable city...a "model" city in fact...as it was the center of finance, manufacturing, medicine, and fashion.

Vessels of Praise

Our lives are vessels of praise to the Lord. When we make a commitment to obey God, we honor and praise Him with our obedience.

The Truth about Love

Today we are taught that love is a feeling, measured in extremes.

Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel

We are at all times challenged to stand firm in our faith in Jesus Christ.

Seeing God's Vision

Have you ever been in a museum and gazed on a painting that took your breath away?

Occupy Till I Come

Christ will return and His return should motivate us to work hard and give sacrificially for the work of God.

Why Our Attitude Matters

Have you ever suffered from a bad attitude — not just a short-term bad mood, but an all-encompassing negative view on life?

Remaining Faithful to the End

As Christians, we know we cannot fall from grace, but we do fall into grace!

Speeding through Life

Have you ever sped up to make it through a yellow light? Did the light turn red as you were rolling through? See how Michael Youssef compares this real-life situation with Easter....

Seven Statements from the Cross

While hanging from a cross on Calvary's Hill, Jesus uttered seven powerful statements that reveal His heart and ministry to us.

The Return of Christ

Christ's Triumphant Return

What is your reaction to Christ's return?

Occupy Till I Come

Christ will return and His return should motivate us to work hard and give sacrificially for the work of God.

Finding Genuine Hope

No matter how hopeless your situation might seem, the Lord is there. He knows and understands. And when you take your eyes off your problems and place them on the risen Christ you will find genuine hope.

The Blessings of Trials

If you are like most people, from time to time you find yourself in difficult trials. Those unwelcome moments of life you and I wish we could escape. In fact, that may describe your life today!

Potholes or Possibilities?

Difficult circumstances can reveal much about a person.

Lonely No More

The thought of loneliness strikes an unpleasant chord in our hearts.

Our Anchor in the Daily Storm

What does it take to live a godly life in an ungodly world?

Faith Conquers Fear

Have you ever felt as if you were wandering alone in the dark, not knowing what disasters were waiting for you in the shadows or when light would ever shine again?

Do Not Be Anxious

When you hear of terrible things going on in your community and around the world, do you feel uneasy or afraid?

When Triumph and Tragedy Are Partners

Over the past few years, many people have asked whether God is really in control.

Renewed Perspective

What do you do when life gets you down?

Unfulfilled Expectations

Do you have unfulfilled expectations? Is there an unmet need in your life, or has a dream been shattered? Sometimes in life we experience setbacks and failures.

Inward vs. Outward Peace

Only God can bring us true peace in this world.

Faith Manifested in Courage

Where do you find your courage?

A Better Way to Pray

Our prayers are ineffectual unless we understand not only how to pray, but also what to pray. Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer to use as a pattern for our prayers — and as a tool for you to experience power in prayer like never before.

The Three-Legged Stool of a Blessed Marriage

Martin Luther said that God established three essential institutions: marriage, the ministry of the Word, and the state.

The Cost of Freedom

Everything valuable comes with a price — and freedom is no exception.

You're a Vital Part of God's Kingdom!

Have you ever experienced the frustration of putting together a puzzle, only to discover in the end that a piece was missing? Even though that piece is just a tiny portion of the puzzle, its absence leaves a very noticeable flaw in the whole picture.

You Are Salt and Light

Jesus said that we are "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world".

Who Will Intercede?

It is our calling to reach others for Christ.

A Better Way to Pray

Our prayers are ineffectual unless we understand not only how to pray, but also what to pray. Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer to use as a pattern for our prayers — and as a tool for you to experience power in prayer like never before.

Opportunity

Does procrastination or indifference steal your time? Discover the key to meeting new opportunities with God's strength.

God's Vision for the New Year

Facing a new year can elicit a variety of responses. Some feel a sense of excitement and renewal in looking forward to the coming year. Others feel like life is spinning out of control, wondering where the year went.

The Gift of Discontentment

Most of us have been familiar with the dull hum of discontentment, that nagging feeling that there must be more to life than what we're experiencing.

From Covetousness to Content

Are you content with how your life has turned out?

Political Correctness vs. Faith

If you take the concept of political correctness at face value, it is a good thing.

A Better Way to Pray

Our prayers are ineffectual unless we understand not only how to pray, but also what to pray. Jesus gave us the Lord's Prayer to use as a pattern for our prayers — and as a tool for you to experience power in prayer like never before.

Knowing God

A new relationship takes times to develop and blossom.

The Spiritual Test

We can all remember our school days when we were faced with exams. We spent all day in school — and still we panicked when it came to test time.

The Gift of Discontentment

Most of us have been familiar with the dull hum of discontentment, that nagging feeling that there must be more to life than what we're experiencing.

Dynamite Power

When we speak of the power of the Holy Spirit, many people — even Christians — misunderstand the term power.

Be Joyful in Hope

The Spirit of Control

Have you ever tried to fix God's plan? Maybe you grew impatient with waiting on God's timing or thought you had a better solution. You probably learned quickly that trying to improve on God's plans and purposes spells disaster.

The Prayer That God Answers

Most of the questions we ask concerning life will not be clearly defined in God's Word.

Joy through Christ

On the surface, happiness and joy are similar; they are both uplifting and blissful experiences.

Call on Me for the Joy of Hope

All around us the world is changing, and most of these changes are not for the better.

Faith in Our Choices

Life is a series of choices.

Opportunity Knocks

The Transforming Grace of God

God's grace is undeserved and lavish, and when we grasp its truth and power, we are transformed with gratitude, freed from the power of sin, and given a fullness of joy.

The Return of Christ

Higher Hope

The Christian life without hope is meaningless. Uncover the truth of unending hope in Michael Youssef's article, "Higher Hope".

The Cost of Freedom

Everything valuable comes with a price — and freedom is no exception.

Christ's Triumphant Return

What is your reaction to Christ's return?

The Perfect Antidote

One of the greatest hindrances to accepting God's plan of salvation is the world's post-modern view that truth is not absolute but is determined by individual opinions.

The Transforming Grace of God

God's grace is undeserved and lavish, and when we grasp its truth and power, we are transformed with gratitude, freed from the power of sin, and given a fullness of joy.

Freedom through Forgiveness

Are you living in bondage to bitterness, refusing to forgive those who have hurt you? Discover the freedom of forgiveness that Jesus secured on the cross.

Satan's Opportune Times

When we are serving and sharing Christ, the Enemy will be carefully planning his next and most effective attack on our lives.

God's Amazing Grace

Are your circumstances weighing you down? Do you feel trapped in your present situation?

The World's Most Relevant Book

Many of us revere the Bible as God's Holy Book.

Separating Truth from Lies

What are the things in your life worth fighting for?

An Attitude of Gratitude

There are days when it doesn't feel like you are blessed. But take heart, because God's Word teaches that we are indeed blessed in more ways than we could ever think or imagine!

And Be Thankful: A Thanksgiving Meditation

What does God think of thanksgiving?

Living a Life of Thanksgiving

Have you ever given an expensive present to someone who never thanked you for it?

Remember Past Blessings

Do you have people in your life who only talk to you when they want something?