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Here’s How to Fight the Difficult War of Sexual Purity
Today, for both men and women, there is no battle more formidable to wage than the war on sexual purity. […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Five
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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A Rant About Ranting
When was the last time you heard or went on a rant about some general demographic? Foolishly, I often find […]
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The Man in the mirror
Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.
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Be Careful Where You Lean
I love the story of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, and one of the most impactful lines comes in an exchange […]
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Are You Ready to be Released from the Stronghold of Anxiety?
Mindfulness. Apparently, it means more than just “being conscious or aware of something.” It’s now more of a psychological term […]
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Asking God for Unicorns
He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.
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A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Four
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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Finding Contentment in the Wilderness of Suffering
Uncertainty unfortunately comes with the territory of being a widow, especially if you lost your husband suddenly like I did. […]
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The Secret Sin of Gluttony
I have often heard that “gluttony” applies to over-indulging in anything, and there is no escaping that in biblical terms […]
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America First, Christianity Second is not OK
One of my favorite songs outside the category of worship music is “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood. Just […]
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Let’s Just Be Honest About the Sin of Greed
Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]
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Why We ShouldCare for the Marginalized and Broken
When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood […]
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Oprah, Lady Gaga, and Born That Way
So I just watched an interview Oprah did with Lady Gaga on her series Oprah’s Next Chapter, and I feel an […]
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Here’s How to Ensure You Don’t Betray Your First Love
“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) I feel the truth of […]
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Praying Through Colossians: A Confident Hope
Colossians is a book that shows we need Christ for an eternity with God in heaven. As we have a […]
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The “No Big Deal” Sin of Gossip
Some sins are extremely common and even accepted as “no big deal” within the church. None of these sins would […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Three
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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4 Reasons For My Independence Day Decision
Several years ago, we moved into a house with a big wrap-around front porch. It is great for quiet sitting […]
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Set Apart
Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.
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Confessions of a Christian Bulimic
“It’s easy. All you have to do is stick your finger down your throat ‘til you gag and throw up.” […]
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Representing Your Good Name and Your Good God
Point number one: Your reputation matters. In professional environments we call this “personal branding.” In family circles we call this […]
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Showing Grace When the World Expects Judgment
Every conversation you get into is an opportunity to show people the grace of God that you’ve experienced in your […]
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Jesus Wants Us to Know His Father as Our Father
“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” (A.W. Tozer) What […]
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God Receives Glory When We Don’t Discriminate
God receives glory, honor, and praise in heaven continuously around his throne. Revelation 5 says, “And they sang a new song: […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Two
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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In What Direction do Your Words Point?
Words shape the future. Whether we’re talking about written words or spoken words, the fact is families, churches, governments, nations […]
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Cleaning up the mess
Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.
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7 Ways to Upgrade Your Prayer Package
At the risk of losing you before we get started, I confess that I am old enough to remember the […]
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Real Faith is Transformational not Informational
Real faith uses information for the purpose of transformation. D. L. Moody said, “the Bible was not given for merely […]
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Taking matters into our own hands
Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.
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It’s Not About Winning an Argument, But Winning a Soul
If you believe in Jesus, then apologetics is for you; it’s not just for “intellectuals.” The clearest definition I’ve heard […]
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Christian Service is Impossible Without Worship
At my local church, it is made clear that every member of the body is expected to serve the Lord […]
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Proverbs: 31 Chapters, 31 Prayers
(Introduction to this 31-days-of-prayer is at https://lifeword.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=4425&action=edit The following are 31 chapter summaries, key verses, and prayers inspired by the […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter One
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
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May His Cross Destroy the Racial Divide
I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]
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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.
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Pastor, Are You Feeling the Weight of Decisions?
Are you feeling the weight of making a lot of decisions and being unsure of those decisions, along with their […]
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Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
For many months now, God has been stirring my heart, revealing himself and asking me to truly worship him — […]
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Screaming Headlines, Hurting People and God’s Kingdom
I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]
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You Can Serve and Help Heal Your Faith Family
This message is for you if you are a discouraged, unsure or insecure follower of Jesus Christ. Yes, I realize we […]
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Why are We Allowing Celebrities to Preach to Our Kids?
I was so utterly discouraged after talking to nearly 150 teen girls that I couldn’t even write this article I […]
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The Fruit of Anger is Almost Always Rotten
If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’ve probably heard two distinct ideas about anger: The first is that […]
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God is Our Shield
When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.
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10 Ways to Help Someone Who is Depressed
As someone who has personally struggled with depression and tried to minister to loved ones in the thick of it, […]
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A Protest Against Refusing to Value Human Life
I’m writing this just a few days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, so the United States […]
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Christian Parenting-Part Three: The Way a Child Should Go
We have been unpacking the spiritual truth found in the most well-known verse in the Bible on child training: “Train […]