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Most Christians agree with what Ray Ortlund wrote about prayer: “There’s one prime, basic, all-important place in your life where […]

We are a team because God designed it that way.

RESPONDING TO BETRAYAL  I have heard it said that given enough time everyone will eventually let you down. That sounds […]

God wants us to choose Him.

The Scriptures are deep breaths that satisfy our lungs and clear our minds.

It’s true that difficult people are everywhere on the planet because everyone has experienced difficulty and brokenness. But some people […]

When we rest in God’s presence, He makes Himself known to us.

The chief instinct of a man is self-preservation, self-promotion, and really just about anything self.  We aim to serve our own […]

We were set apart from every other living thing – not only were we given a voice to speak, but we were given a conscience and a soul. From the beginning, we were created with the ability to choose.

God thought of everything

“Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.” (Colossians 4:5) H. Jackson Brown has been quoted as saying, […]

God is the beautiful artist who, with just a few strokes of his hand, created a masterpiece.

We’ve probably all read the most popular verses on anxiety: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by […]

When you have done the following . . .  1.) recognized God’s goodness  2.) released your heart 3.) repented of […]

God died for us, and in doing so, he provided for our future – with a tree.

Everyone has a junk drawer, right? We have several, actually, but our primary junk drawer currently includes, markers, pens, pencils, […]

God created the air that fills our lungs which sustains our life!

What is success? Many people spend their whole lives being “successful.”  But what does that really mean?  Is it the […]

God created the light first because He is the giver of light. He is the only one worthy of our worship and adoration.

Shame can come from several sources. Sometimes, it’s forced upon us by people who made choices over which we had […]

I grew up hearing the term “the missing link” a lot. My dad was a police detective for almost four […]

There had to have been a moment where the creator, who already existed, brought forth life.

Neuroscientists and psychologists have known for decades about the connection between suppressed emotions like anger or anxiety, and our physical […]

There are a lot of questions when dating or talking to someone you are interested in.  In the beginning stages, […]

We so badly want God to show up and do great and mighty things. But we also want him to […]

We’ve heard people say they are going to start a “fast,” whether for health reasons, for spiritual reasons, or maybe […]

On March 5, 1995, I was on a school bus headed to Louisville, Kentucky, for a field trip when I […]

Even if you’ve never read the Bible, you know who he is and what he did. Thesaurus.com lists Judas as a synonym […]

“As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have […]

It was that worst-case scenario: “What if our new-born son is allergic to our beloved dog?” On paper, it’s easy. […]

A new year is here! Not just a new year – a new decade. Somehow, it seems impossible to think […]

In the old days of mining, the miners took a canary bird down with them while they worked. This bird […]

I noticed the other day that my wife has been using the word precious more frequently. I’ve known her for over twelve years, […]

One of my mentors has taught me a great lesson on character. His name is Job. Even though we’ve never met […]

In a pivotal passage, Jesus explains, “I know my own and my own know me” (John 10:14). In this verse he […]

I suppose two mistakes can be made as you ponder Satan’s work in your life. While we can agree his […]

Starting a new decade makes me think of all kinds of things. This year will mark twenty years since I […]

It seems to me that the dishwasher has got to be the most misunderstood appliance in our homes today. I […]

We’ve all heard the phrase “born again”. Some mock. Some scratch their temple. Some bend their knees in worship. But, […]

I recently wrote the following tweet, and it received a lot of reaction. Good people get depressed. Godly people get depressed.  […]

I have been so busy this last month. Christmas parties, decorating for Christmas, wrapping presents, keeping kids out of the […]

The secret of Christianity is that God has given us himself. That’s the prize. And many Christians today have lost […]

Sometimes, everything around you seems to be falling apart. Your kids are making bad choices… You can’t seem to communicate […]

I’ve lost count of people who’ve come into my office asking, “How do I know I’m a Christian? Like, really know?” […]

There is no escaping the fact that we live in a very divided country. It seems that the political division […]

Late one evening, Jesus and the disciples boarded a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee to the other side […]

One of my favorite subtle movie lines is found in The Grinch (the Jim Carrey edition). In a scene where he’s busy […]

Wow, the spread this year! Whether you’re catering in from a restaurant (be honest, it’s tempting!) or delegating dishes to […]

by Lifeword Executive Director Donny Parrish Christmas can be the worst.  That doesn’t sound very religious coming from a guy […]

“Therefore, Christian men, be sureWealth or rank possessingYe who now will bless the poorShall yourselves find blessing”  This is the […]