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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 […]

A few days ago on my drive to the office I realized something that I suppose I already knew: Automobiles […]

Things are so weird, right now, for the church and those who lead her ministry. For weeks now, we’ve all […]

I have taken a lot of things in my life for granted. And now with all the “extra” stuff in […]

Why doesn’t God “prove” himself to us so there is no need for faith?” It would be easy for him […]

He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.

Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]

Normally when I am praying through a book of the Bible I fall in love with it and say it […]

Husband, never underestimate how much your wife craves your attention.   A wife’s heart sings when her husband picks up on […]

There’s a phrase people use that always bugs me. It’s when a harsh confrontation needs to be had and it’s […]

I was born into a military family. Those are my roots, and because of that, I probably don’t see the […]

Jacob, son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham, had twelve sons, including Joseph and the youngest, Benjamin. The ten older […]

If you are anything like me, you worry about what you cannot control.  You worry about things out of your […]

What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

Last night I dreamed about my dad. It’s strange, because although he passed away eleven years ago next month, this […]

(Read “How to Transition into ‘Gospel Conversations’ with Non-Christians” as it builds on this blog. https://lifeword.org/blog/how-to-have-gospel-conversations-with-non-believers/ As you peel back […]

I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

Marriages often crumble because one spouse looks to the other to completely satisfy his or her innate need for significance and for security. […]

Several years ago, I was flying back to Dallas from Lubbock, Texas, when I experienced by far the most turbulent […]

Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]

It’s to that point.  You know what that point is for you.  Maybe we miss our friends.  Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]

Hope is so fundamental to the human condition that when we don’t have it life is unbearable. We know that […]

As I sit to write these words, I have just listened to our national leaders warn us that we are […]

Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

I need community. You need community. People all over the world may not call it that, but they need community. […]

When was the last time you spread the good news?  What an odd time to think about spreading things!  News […]

On behalf of the family of Jesus, I would like to thank you for your expressions of love during this […]

We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]

I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]

God continuously gives people chances to repent of their sin and turn to Him.

Our nation is experiencing record-breaking numbers as death rates from COVID-19 continue to climb. Illnesses continue to swell, and panic […]

As I sit down to write tonight, it is very difficult to know what to say or how to say […]

No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.

Suicide.  It’s a topic no one wants to talk about. If it happens, people sweep it under the table. A […]

“We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your […]

I once read a story about a kid that started a lawn mower with the oil cap loose. The kid […]

This won’t be a, “Hey, look on the brightside…or else you’re a sinner!” moment. So, you can relax. Truth is, […]

The church shouldn’t be here. It just doesn’t work. At least not in terms of how movements generally go. Organizations led […]

They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.

In 1 Kings 17 Elijah is divinely sustained with water from a brook and food brought by ravens during a […]

There is within us a deep joy in giving. It’s beneath the layers of callouses and fears that plague our […]