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God Receives Glory When We Don’t Discriminate
God receives glory, honor, and praise in heaven continuously around his throne. Revelation 5 says, “And they sang a new song: […]
7 Ways to Upgrade Your Prayer Package
At the risk of losing you before we get started, I confess that I am old enough to remember the […]
Christian Service is Impossible Without Worship
At my local church, it is made clear that every member of the body is expected to serve the Lord […]
May His Cross Destroy the Racial Divide
I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]
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.
Pastor, Are You Feeling the Weight of Decisions?
Are you feeling the weight of making a lot of decisions and being unsure of those decisions, along with their […]
Church: Don’t be Discouraged, be on Mission
(Originally published on July 1, 2015 after the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote that the Constitution guarantees a right to […]
God is Our Shield
When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.
Real Religion is Faith That Works
Greg Stier, Founder and President of Dare 2 Share Ministries, tells the story of encountering a fan of Marilyn Manson […]
What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.
Ravi Zacharias, I Was a Life That Was Changed
I don’t think I would have been able to tell you who Ravi Zacharias was before Passion 2016, a college […]
What Boldness is Not
I want to be bold. Do you know what I mean? I want to live a life that makes a […]
When Faith Families Come Together Again
Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters, who brings forth […]
Joe Costa and His Call to Serve Young People
The Costa Family Legacy Joe Costa left technology to become a champion for youth Osta became Costa when half his family moved to […]
Clear Instructions
God gave clear instructions on what to do after the flood: give life, do not take it.
4 Ways to LIVE up to the Call to Lead
I recently had the opportunity to be the keynote speaker at an annual awards luncheon where I spoke on the […]
6 Ways You Can be a Barnabas
Barnabas was, in my opinion, the greatest man in the New Testament other than Jesus. Why? Because Barnabas was an […]
8 Wrong Responses to Conflict and Anxiety
Philippians 4:6 tells us, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your […]
I’m in the Lord’s army
When we recognize our gifts and use them for God’s glory, we fulfill our purpose.
God doesn’t forget us.
He loves us in spite of our worries and insecurities.
You want me to do what?
What has God told you to do and what has been your response?
6 Ways to Share Your Story With Non-Christians
(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: The Rest of the Story
Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]
What the World Needs Now is Community, Sweet Community
I need community. You need community. People all over the world may not call it that, but they need community. […]
The Very First Shelter-in-Place Order was Given to Israel
I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]
2 Simple Concepts From a World-Changer that Could Change the World
As I sit down to write tonight, it is very difficult to know what to say or how to say […]
Life isn’t fair
No matter what you’ve done, what you’ve said or where you’ve been, reach out to God today.
Suicide, the LGBTQ Community, and Christians
Suicide. It’s a topic no one wants to talk about. If it happens, people sweep it under the table. A […]
Give God Your Best
They are doing these things because they know we want them to, not because they want to.
How to Have Gospel Conversations With Non-Believers
Sam Chan’s wonderful book Evangelism in a Skeptical World fleshes out a practical pathway to create “gospel conversations.” Simply put, conversations have three […]
The World’s Greatest Paradox: Christians Have no Rights
Christians live in a paradox: We give up our lives in order to truly receive life. Ostensibly, this may seem […]
How ‘Bout Painting, Planting and Playing During this Pandemic?
For all of those who are now at home, without five billion activities to rush to, without sports, without even […]
You can run but You can’t hide
Christ died for you knowing you would be a sinner.
Don’t Do It
We are tempted because we feel the warning sign is keeping us from something we want or need to see.
Walk by Faith not Fear and Don’t Stop Loving your Neighbor
One of the most-repeated commands in the Bible is “Fear not.” Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount […]
The Best Selling Book of all Time is also the Boldest
For both the student and critic alike, a bow must be made towards the inexpressibly unmatched content of the Bible. Even though […]
Deep Breath
The Scriptures are deep breaths that satisfy our lungs and clear our minds.
Beautiful, Generous Giving Requires Humility
When an airline pilot charts his route, he is faced with the task of remaining on course until he arrives […]
Here’s What Helping Others Really Means
Over the course of a lifetime, there are a few phone calls that really stand out in your mind. One […]
Open Letter to My Fellow Millennials
Dear fellow millennials, We could be the generation to change the world if we changed a few of our own […]
Indescribable Distraction is a Barrier to Prayer
In this digital age of indescribable distraction, our prayers have depleted. No doubt we could all cower behind this grand […]
This is What “Living Sent” Means
The command to “live sent” may or may not be a familiar phrase in today’s church vernacular. Same goes for […]
Lessons From the Ultimate Traitor
Even if you’ve never read the Bible, you know who he is and what he did. Thesaurus.com lists Judas as a synonym […]
Human Trafficking: What it is and Why You Should Care
January is human trafficking awareness month. Instead of submitting an overload of statistics or information, I’d simply like to bring […]
Steve’s Story: A Lesson in Love and Grace
It was another cold, rainy day in Washington, D.C. Steve, an African American in his late 40s, was making his […]
Seize the Day . . . No, Seize the Decade!
A new year is here! Not just a new year – a new decade. Somehow, it seems impossible to think […]