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For many months now, God has been stirring my heart, revealing himself and asking me to truly worship him — […]

God’s love for you is never ending.

I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]

This message is for you if you are a discouraged, unsure or insecure follower of Jesus Christ. Yes, I realize we […]

I was so utterly discouraged after talking to nearly 150 teen girls that I couldn’t even write this article I […]

If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’ve probably heard two distinct ideas about anger: The first is that […]

When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

As someone who has personally struggled with depression and tried to minister to loved ones in the thick of it, […]

I’m writing this just a few days after the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, so the United States […]

We have been unpacking the spiritual truth found in the most well-known verse in the Bible on child training: “Train […]

Dear Derek Chauvin, I began this letter to Mr. George Floyd, but I had a change of heart. Mr. Floyd […]

Greg Stier, Founder and President of Dare 2 Share Ministries, tells the story of encountering a fan of Marilyn Manson […]

Racism is not a new story and sadly, it isn’t an old one either. It wasn’t so long ago that […]

He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

For four months I’ve been studying the book of Mark in the Bible because I received a slightly random and […]

Racism has been part of the human story for thousands of years. The Bible itself contains the history of tribal […]

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.

I don’t think I would have been able to tell you who Ravi Zacharias was before Passion 2016, a college […]

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 […]

Through the magic of social media, several years ago I reconnected with a close childhood friend. We had not communicated […]

I want to be bold. Do you know what I mean? I want to live a life that makes a […]

I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]

During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.

(Originally written on Election Day 2016) It’s a big day. We, the people, are obsessed with figuring out what to […]

Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth […]

The Costa Family Legacy Joe Costa left technology to become a champion for youth Osta became Costa when half his family moved to […]

I’ve never liked playing chess because I have never had the satisfaction of winning. As a kid, my brother would […]

Parenting. Now, that’s an emotionally charged word! It is no exaggeration to say that parenting can bring the highest highs […]

My kids are out of control.  Before coronavirus, we had such a nice routine. Might I take a moment to brag?  They […]

Foundational to any business operation is a healthy mental framework that undergirds the direction of the company. Maintaining a robust […]

You see red.  Your blood pulses, your breath quickens and your thoughts fly.  You surge with energy… too much energy.  […]

It seems that our whole world has changed in the last couple of months with the global pandemic situation. Our […]

Dear Teachers, THANK YOU! Two simple words that say so much, yet not quite enough. Especially this year, this crazy, […]

Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.

It is true that fear has a destructive power in our life. But it is also true that faith in […]

I suppose the first question you might ask me may be, “Why should I want to conquer my fears?”  And […]

People are afraid.   They are afraid of losing their health, wealth, mind, job, spouse or children.   They are afraid of […]

When the First World War ended, the King and Queen of Belgium wanted to honor President Hoover for the aid […]

When the first whispers of the coronavirus started reaching the United States, I wasn’t concerned. My freshman year of college, […]

God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.

I recently had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at an annual awards luncheon where I spoke on the […]

Barnabas was, in my opinion, the greatest man in the New Testament other than Jesus.   Why?   Because Barnabas was an […]

No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.

Springtime means gardens for many people. While my husband and I have tried our hand at vegetable gardens before, it […]

Most of us would admit that we are living in times that are distinct from anything we have ever known. […]

Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your […]

My favorite scenes in action movies are when the protagonist begins training to defeat his/her foe.  It is during this […]

By waiting on God, we bring honor to Him.

When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.

Last year, I was reading through books of the Bible I had never completed. I hate to admit that, but […]