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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.

(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.

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.

(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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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.

God loves me first. Before I was even born, he knew my name, and he knew yours too.  God loved […]

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.

Just as the cross and the resurrection are essential to our Christian faith, so is the promise of Jesus’ return. […]

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]