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When Everything Seems to be Falling Apart
Sometimes, everything around you seems to be falling apart. Your kids are making bad choices… You can’t seem to communicate […]

How Do I Know I’m Really a ...
I’ve lost count of people who’ve come into my office asking, “How do I know I’m a Christian? Like, really know?” […]

The Best Resolution Ever
There is no escaping the fact that we live in a very divided country. It seems that the political division […]

He Calms the Storm and He Heals Our ...
Late one evening, Jesus and the disciples boarded a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee to the other side […]

Doing Ministry in the Christian Bubble
As a Christian (and a pastor, at that!) I can easily get into the rut of the infamous ‘Christian Bubble’ […]

Lesson From The Grinch
One of my favorite subtle movie lines is found in The Grinch (the Jim Carrey edition). In a scene where he’s busy […]

Your Christmas Table Isn’t Extravagant Enough
Wow, the spread this year! Whether you’re catering in from a restaurant (be honest, it’s tempting!) or delegating dishes to […]

Surviving the Most Wonderful Time of the Year ...
by Lifeword Executive Director Donny Parrish Christmas can be the worst. That doesn’t sound very religious coming from a guy […]

The First Words of Christmas
Most of us have read the story of Jesus’ birth and sung the songs of Christmas many times during the […]