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We are living in uncertain, fearful times without precedent. It’s like the world has gone mad. When asked by a […]

Many churches have a diet problem. I am talking about the spiritual diet. I think we need to think of […]

When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.

Right now, we are living in some of the most tumultuous times with a virus that has virtually brought life […]

The students in your church’s youth group must now think more deeply than you realize, because being labeled “Christian” no […]

Today, for both men and women, there is no battle more formidable to wage than the war on sexual purity. […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

When was the last time you heard or went on a rant about some general demographic? Foolishly, I often find […]

Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.

I love the story of The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, and one of the most impactful lines comes in an exchange […]

Mindfulness.  Apparently, it means more than just “being conscious or aware of something.” It’s now more of a psychological term […]

He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Uncertainty unfortunately comes with the territory of being a widow, especially if you lost your husband suddenly like I did. […]

I have often heard that “gluttony” applies to over-indulging in anything, and there is no escaping that in biblical terms […]

One of my favorite songs outside the category of worship music is “God Bless the U.S.A.” by Lee Greenwood. Just […]

Ask your pastor how many people he has counseled about their struggle with greed. I would guess that number would […]

When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood […]

So I just watched an interview Oprah did with Lady Gaga on her series Oprah’s Next Chapter, and I feel an […]

Be open. Be honest. Be truthful.

“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) I feel the truth of […]

Colossians is a book that shows we need Christ for an eternity with God in heaven. As we have a […]

Some sins are extremely common and even accepted as “no big deal” within the church. None of these sins would […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Several years ago, we moved into a house with a big wrap-around front porch. It is great for quiet sitting […]

Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.

“It’s easy. All you have to do is stick your finger down your throat ‘til you gag and throw up.”  […]

Point number one: Your reputation matters. In professional environments we call this “personal branding.”  In family circles we call this […]

God is so much more than we can ever imagine.

Every conversation you get into is an opportunity to show people the grace of God that you’ve experienced in your […]

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” (A.W. Tozer) What […]

God receives glory, honor, and praise in heaven continuously around his throne. Revelation 5 says, “And they sang a new song: […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

Words shape the future. Whether we’re talking about written words or spoken words, the fact is families, churches, governments, nations […]

Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.

At the risk of losing you before we get started, I confess that I am old enough to remember the […]

Real faith uses information for the purpose of transformation. D. L. Moody said, “the Bible was not given for merely […]

Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.

If you believe in Jesus, then apologetics is for you; it’s not just for “intellectuals.”  The clearest definition I’ve heard […]

At my local church, it is made clear that every member of the body is expected to serve the Lord […]

(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 […]

(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]

I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]

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.

Are you feeling the weight of making a lot of decisions and being unsure of those decisions, along with their […]

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 […]