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Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]

He kept His word and stood firm on His promises

Ever heard of the acronym SOAP? Or heard people say, “I SOAPed this morning”? Well, SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, […]

We can really mess things up, but God is always there.

In the first century, fishing was a lucrative business that provided substantial assets for many families, pushing them just above […]

Time is deceptive. When we are young, we think we have all the time in the world. We think we […]

Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!

Many churches have a diet problem. I am talking about the spiritual diet. I think we need to think of […]

When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.

Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.

He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.

Be open. Be honest. Be truthful.

“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) I feel the truth of […]

Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.

God is so much more than we can ever imagine.

Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.

At the risk of losing you before we get started, I confess that I am old enough to remember the […]

Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.

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 […]