Blog Archives
What Happens When the Holidays Hurt?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, except when it isn’t. Everything about the season highlights your loss, whether […]
Takeaways From Christmas Carols – Part Two (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)
Yet with woes of sin and strife The world hath suffered long; Beneath the angel-strain have rolled Two thousand years […]
Bow Before the King
I’ve always loved watching and reading anything about medieval times. Kings and their royal families, strong and fearless knights storming […]
God’s Promises Fulfilled in Immanuel
God’s promise of giving us a Son as a Savior is a beautifully consistent note that reverberates throughout the entirety […]
National Day of Prayer and Fasting
God has established ways for a society to ensure its moral compass, but we have neglected them.
Hold onto the promises
He kept His word and stood firm on His promises
Up to his old tricks
We can really mess things up, but God is always there.
Don’t do as I do, do as I tell you to do
Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!
The good ole’ days
When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.
The Man in the mirror
Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.
Asking God for Unicorns
He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.
Set Apart
Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.
Cleaning up the mess
Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.
Taking matters into our own hands
Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.
Becoming a Sacrifice
If you have accepted Him as your Savior, you have a duty to be holy, to be set apart from the rest of this world for His glory.
God is Our Shield
When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.
Give credit where it is due
Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.
What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.
Hot and Cold
As Christians, we sin and fail. But our proper response should always be to listen to the Holy Spirit’s conviction, repent and ask for forgiveness.
Family Blessings
During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.
Heroes sin too
Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.
Clear Instructions
God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.
God doesn’t forget us
No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.
I’m in the Lord’s army
When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.
God doesn’t forget us.
He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.
Politics, Religion and Freedom: Lessons From a Veteran
I was born into a military family. Those are my roots, and because of that, I probably don’t see the […]
When You Follow Christ You Can’t Lose it All
Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, had twelve sons, including Joseph and the youngest, Benjamin. The ten older […]
When Fear Knocks You Down Like a Tidal Wave
If you are anything like me, you worry about what you cannot control. You worry about things out of your […]
You want me to do what?
What has God told you to do and what has been your response?
How Should We Live? How Should We Die?
Last night I dreamed about my dad. It’s strange, because although he passed away eleven years ago next month, this […]
6 Ways to Share Your Story With Non-Christians
(Read “How to Transition into ‘Gospel Conversations’ with Non-Christians” as it builds on this blog. https://lifeword.org/blog/how-to-have-gospel-conversations-with-non-believers/ As you peel back […]
Beauty Fades
I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.
Where Do You Find Significance?
Marriages often crumble because one spouse looks to the other to completely satisfy his or her innate need for significance and for security. […]
A Strong Tower in the Storms of Life
Several years ago, I was flying back to Dallas from Lubbock, Texas, when I experienced by far the most turbulent […]
Easter: The Rest of the Story
Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
It’s to that point. You know what that point is for you. Maybe we miss our friends. Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]
A World-changing, Life-transforming Hope for the Whole World
Hope is so fundamental to the human condition that when we don’t have it life is unbearable. We know that […]
Now is the Perfect Time for an Appointment with God
As I sit to write these words, I have just listened to our national leaders warn us that we are […]
Tracing it Back
Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.
What the World Needs Now is Community, Sweet Community
I need community. You need community. People all over the world may not call it that, but they need community. […]
It’s Time to Speed the Spread (of the good news)
When was the last time you spread the good news? What an odd time to think about spreading things! News […]
Jesus, Most Influential Life of All Time
On behalf of the family of Jesus, I would like to thank you for your expressions of love during this […]
A Crisis is the Perfect Time to Meet
We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]
The Very First Shelter-in-Place Order was Given to Israel
I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]
The Next Generation
God continuously gives people chances to repent of their sin and turn to Him.
Crisis Speaks Loud but Jesus Has the Final Word
Our nation is experiencing record-breaking numbers as death rates from COVID-19 continue to climb. Illnesses continue to swell, and panic […]