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Some Questions to Ask Yourself, Mr. Chauvin
Dear Derek Chauvin, I began this letter to Mr. George Floyd, but I had a change of heart. Mr. Floyd […]
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Real Religion is Faith That Works
Greg Stier, Founder and President of Dare 2 Share Ministries, tells the story of encountering a fan of Marilyn Manson […]
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God’s Redemption Plan is for All People
Racism is not a new story and sadly, it isn’t an old one either. It wasn’t so long ago that […]
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What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.
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Facing Rejection and Finding Acceptance
For four months I’ve been studying the book of Mark in the Bible because I received a slightly random and […]
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Yes, the Answer to Racism is Jesus
Racism has been part of the human story for thousands of years. The Bible itself contains the history of tribal […]
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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.
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Ravi Zacharias, I Was a Life That Was Changed
I don’t think I would have been able to tell you who Ravi Zacharias was before Passion 2016, a college […]
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Christian Parenting-Part Two: “Train up a Child”
This is the second of a three-part parenting series. Part One is at https://lifeword.org/blog/christian-parenting-part-one-laying-the-foundation/ The goal of parenting is to […]
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Just What is it That We Expect From God?
Through the magic of social media, several years ago I reconnected with a close childhood friend. We had not communicated […]
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What Boldness is Not
I want to be bold. Do you know what I mean? I want to live a life that makes a […]
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4 Tempting Ways to Determine Your Identity
I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]
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Family Blessings
During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.
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He’s a Lying Pervert: Why America May Never be Great Again
(Originally written on Election Day 2016) It’s a big day. We, the people, are obsessed with figuring out what to […]
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When Faith Families Come Together Again
Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth […]
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Joe Costa and His Call to Serve Young People
The Costa Family Legacy Joe Costa left technology to become a champion for youth Osta became Costa when half his family moved to […]
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Frustration, Patience, and the Game of Chess
I’ve never liked playing chess because I have never had the satisfaction of winning. As a kid, my brother would […]
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Christian Parenting Part One: Laying the Foundation
Parenting. Now, that’s an emotionally charged word! It is no exaggeration to say that parenting can bring the highest highs […]
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Biggest Understatement of all Time: Parenting is Hard
My kids are out of control. Before coronavirus, we had such a nice routine. Might I take a moment to brag? They […]
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Christian Men: What is Your Family Mission Statement?
Foundational to any business operation is a healthy mental framework that undergirds the direction of the company. Maintaining a robust […]
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Seeing Red
You see red. Your blood pulses, your breath quickens and your thoughts fly. You surge with energy… too much energy. […]
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Discovering What’s Actually “Essential”
It seems that our whole world has changed in the last couple of months with the global pandemic situation. Our […]
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Open Letter to Those Heroic Teachers
Dear Teachers, THANK YOU! Two simple words that say so much, yet not quite enough. Especially this year, this crazy, […]
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Heroes sin too
Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.
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8 Ways to Conquer the Destructive Power of Fear: Part Three
It is true that fear has a destructive power in our life. But it is also true that faith in […]
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What The Destructive Power of Fear Does to Us: Part Two
I suppose the first question you might ask me may be, “Why should I want to conquer my fears?” And […]
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The Destructive Power of Fear-Part One
People are afraid. They are afraid of losing their health, wealth, mind, job, spouse or children. They are afraid of […]
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7 Definitions of a Friend
When the First World War ended, the King and Queen of Belgium wanted to honor President Hoover for the aid […]
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A Newlywed’s Take on the Stay-at-Home Order
When the first whispers of the coronavirus started reaching the United States, I wasn’t concerned. My freshman year of college, […]
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Clear Instructions
God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.
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4 Ways to LIVE up to the Call to Lead
I recently had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at an annual awards luncheon where I spoke on the […]
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6 Ways You Can be a Barnabas
Barnabas was, in my opinion, the greatest man in the New Testament other than Jesus. Why? Because Barnabas was an […]
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God doesn’t forget us
No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.
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Tilling the Garden of Your Marriage
Springtime means gardens for many people. While my husband and I have tried our hand at vegetable gardens before, it […]
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What is God Doing With This Crisis?
Most of us would admit that we are living in times that are distinct from anything we have ever known. […]
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8 Wrong Responses to Conflict and Anxiety
Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your […]
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Being a Heroic Husband is all About One Thing
My favorite scenes in action movies are when the protagonist begins training to defeat his/her foe. It is during this […]
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I’m in the Lord’s army
When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.
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3 Reasons to Follow This Fashion Trend
Last year, I was reading through books of the Bible I had never completed. I hate to admit that, but […]
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Who’s Really in the Driver’s Seat?
A few days ago on my drive to the office I realized something that I suppose I already knew: Automobiles […]
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Craving Face-to-Face Contact in These Weird Times
Things are so weird, right now, for the church and those who lead her ministry. For weeks now, we’ve all […]
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Quarantine Takeaways: Stripping Away the Extras
I have taken a lot of things in my life for granted. And now with all the “extra” stuff in […]
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Here’s Proof that God’s Not Dead
Why doesn’t God “prove” himself to us so there is no need for faith?” It would be easy for him […]
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God doesn’t forget us.
He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.
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Can I Be Honest? Prayer is a Struggle For Me
Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]
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What Proverbs Says About the Foolish and the Wise
Normally when I am praying through a book of the Bible I fall in love with it and say it […]
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Here’s How to be a Superhero Husband
Husband, never underestimate how much your wife craves your attention. A wife’s heart sings when her husband picks up on […]
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3 Reasons God’s Promises are Powerful for the Weary
There’s a phrase people use that always bugs me. It’s when a harsh confrontation needs to be had and it’s […]
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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 […]