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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 […]

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

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

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

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.

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 […]

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

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

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

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 […]

He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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

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

Sam Chan’s wonderful book Evangelism in a Skeptical World fleshes out a practical pathway to create “gospel conversations.”  Simply put, conversations have three […]

“Oh, death where is your sting? Oh, grace where is thy victory?”

Before we get started, I need to let you in on a little secret about a deeply ingrained insecurity that […]

Christ died for you knowing you would be a sinner.

The image of a diamond is commonly used to show the multi-faceted reality of how sinners are saved by God. […]

I don’t know how to change a tire.  I don’t know rocket science or calculus.  I don’t know how bad […]

There are only two ways to live life: Your way.  God’s way.  There is no third way. To put it […]

I’m a Christian currently working in the food industry, so I’m writing this article because it’s extremely important that the […]

God wants us to choose Him.

Growing up, I thought my family was like every other family and then I learned that we weren’t. But wait, […]

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

“Life isn’t worth living without it.”  Those six words spoken by my dad brought my world racing into high-definition focus […]

When an airline pilot charts his route, he is faced with the task of remaining on course until he arrives […]

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.

“Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.” […]

In the first century, when people became followers of Christ, they did so well aware of the cost (Luke 14:28). […]

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

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

The command to “live sent” may or may not be a familiar phrase in today’s church vernacular. Same goes for […]

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

It was another cold, rainy day in Washington, D.C.  Steve, an African American in his late 40s, was making his […]

Perhaps one of the biggest frustrations in life is not knowing where to start. It is a common problem for […]

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

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

As a Christian (and a pastor, at that!) I can easily get into the rut of the infamous ‘Christian Bubble’ […]

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