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At my local church, it is made clear that every member of the body is expected to serve the Lord […]

(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.

For many months now, God has been stirring my heart, revealing himself and asking me to truly worship him — […]

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 […]

When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.

I currently work with a trans-bi-sexual “female” who requested that when I refer to “her,” I use the pronouns they and them instead of her or she. […]

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

He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.

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.

Through the magic of social media, several years ago I reconnected with a close childhood friend. We had not communicated […]

I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]

During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.

I’ve never liked playing chess because I have never had the satisfaction of winning. As a kid, my brother would […]

Foundational to any business operation is a healthy mental framework that undergirds the direction of the company. Maintaining a robust […]

Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.

People are afraid.   They are afraid of losing their health, wealth, mind, job, spouse or children.   They are afraid of […]

No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.

By waiting on God, we bring honor to Him.

Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]

What has God told you to do and what has been your response?

I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.

It’s to that point.  You know what that point is for you.  Maybe we miss our friends.  Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]

Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.

We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]

I’ll admit that I’m resisting too much change from my routine, although I’m getting my mind right for that eventuality. […]

I once read a story about a kid that started a lawn mower with the oil cap loose. The kid […]

This won’t be a, “Hey, look on the brightside…or else you’re a sinner!” moment. So, you can relax. Truth is, […]

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

Our sin has a ripple effect.

At the stores, Easter appears to be the celebration of a big, fluffy bunny that leaves behind eggs filled with […]

Christians live in a paradox: We give up our lives in order to truly receive life. Ostensibly, this may seem […]

He provided a sacrifice. An innocent gave its life to cover the sins of mankind.

“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. […]

We are tempted because we feel the warning sign is keeping us from something we want or need to see.

God is the same yesterday today and tomorrow.

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.

For both the student and critic alike, a bow must be made towards the inexpressibly unmatched content of the Bible. Even though […]

God wants us to choose Him.

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

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

It’s something we’ve heard preached about plenty of times. It’s almost like broccoli: We know it’s good for us, but […]

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.” […]

God thought of everything