Blog Archives
Being a Homemaker is Not Repressive
Whether a woman works inside or outside the home she carries a load she doesn’t often get credit for.
So What About MY Goals For This Year?
Fixating on out long-term goals could make us miss God’s plan to help us realize them.
Here’s Why You Don’t Believe the Lies
Choose daily (sometimes minute by minute) to not give in to the lies the world tells us.
National Day of Prayer and Fasting
God has established ways for a society to ensure its moral compass, but we have neglected them.
Loving, Leading and Learning From Your Family is the Greatest Gift You Could Give Them
Don’t Hide Kids love to run around, scream, and laugh. Hide and seek is the go-to game at the moment […]
Husbands, It is Critical to Take Care of Your Girl First
Focus on Your Girl God has given us something very precious to take care of: our wives. As we already […]
Leadership, Submission and Other Crazy Concepts
I can remember clearly the first time I drove a motorcycle. It wasn’t because it was a lot of fun […]
You’ll Never Regret This Digital Family Plan
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter 11
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
You Can Do This: Back to School Tips For NOT Falling Apart
The beginning of a school year is always a good time to evaluate our schedules for the year ahead. I […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Ten
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
Parents’ Guide to Biblical Wisdom
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Part Eight
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Restored Life After the Unthinkable Happens
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Seven
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Six
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
The good ole’ days
When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.
Here’s How to Fight the Difficult War of Sexual Purity
Today, for both men and women, there is no battle more formidable to wage than the war on sexual purity. […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Five
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Four
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Three
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter Two
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
Taking matters into our own hands
Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.
A Parent’s Guide to Biblical Wisdom: Chapter One
(Missionary to Thailand Brandon Lingle has written a parenting book in Thai, and he has graciously agreed to share it […]
Becoming a Sacrifice
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.
Why are We Allowing Celebrities to Preach to Our Kids?
I was so utterly discouraged after talking to nearly 150 teen girls that I couldn’t even write this article I […]
The Fruit of Anger is Almost Always Rotten
If you’ve been a Christian for a long time, you’ve probably heard two distinct ideas about anger: The first is that […]
Christian Parenting-Part Three: The Way a Child Should Go
We have been unpacking the spiritual truth found in the most well-known verse in the Bible on child training: “Train […]
What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.
Christian Parenting-Part Two: “Train up a Child”
This is the second of a three-part parenting series. Part One is at https://lifeword.org/blog/christian-parenting-part-one-laying-the-foundation/ The goal of parenting is to […]
Family Blessings
During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.
Christian Parenting Part One: Laying the Foundation
Parenting. Now, that’s an emotionally charged word! It is no exaggeration to say that parenting can bring the highest highs […]
Biggest Understatement of all Time: Parenting is Hard
My kids are out of control. Before coronavirus, we had such a nice routine. Might I take a moment to brag? They […]
Christian Men: What is Your Family Mission Statement?
Foundational to any business operation is a healthy mental framework that undergirds the direction of the company. Maintaining a robust […]
Open Letter to Those Heroic Teachers
Dear Teachers, THANK YOU! Two simple words that say so much, yet not quite enough. Especially this year, this crazy, […]
A Newlywed’s Take on the Stay-at-Home Order
When the first whispers of the coronavirus started reaching the United States, I wasn’t concerned. My freshman year of college, […]
Clear Instructions
God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.
God doesn’t forget us
No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.
Tilling the Garden of Your Marriage
Springtime means gardens for many people. While my husband and I have tried our hand at vegetable gardens before, it […]
God Loves Us: What Does That Really Mean?
God loves me first. Before I was even born, he knew my name, and he knew yours too. God loved […]
Being a Heroic Husband is all About One Thing
My favorite scenes in action movies are when the protagonist begins training to defeat his/her foe. It is during this […]
Feeling Wilted? Grow Some Roots
There once was a soybean farmer who was interviewed for his great harvest. Despite difficult growing conditions, he had managed […]
God doesn’t forget us.
He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.
Here’s How to be a Superhero Husband
Husband, never underestimate how much your wife craves your attention. A wife’s heart sings when her husband picks up on […]
Tracing it Back
Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.
Jesus, Most Influential Life of All Time
On behalf of the family of Jesus, I would like to thank you for your expressions of love during this […]
Life isn’t fair
No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.
Here’s One Way God Changes us Through our Children
I once read a story about a kid that started a lawn mower with the oil cap loose. The kid […]
Give God Your Best
They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.