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Through all of This Chaos There is Hope
Be still.Be quiet.Listen. Sometimes, when the world around us seems to spiral and spin off each page of every day, […]
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There’s Just One Question You Should Ask Yourself
OK, OK. Before I reveal it to you, let me explain the context a bit. As I was reading in […]
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The Four-Step Prayer Plan That’s Not About You
How often do you sit down to pray, and this happens: You think of your family. You pray for your […]
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Cleaning Out the Hypocrisy of Our Hearts
I am so thankful to God for giving me a husband that is a pastor, a preacher of the Word […]
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The Church Needs a Little Drama
Joey B was an active participant in the worship and lecture at a recent seminar I attended. If he heard […]
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Authentic Christians Are Not Religious
Jesus speaks jarring words against the religious leaders of his day. He describes them as those who honor God with […]
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Hold onto the promises
He kept His word and stood firm on His promises
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What Does the Bible Really Offer Me?
Ever heard of the acronym SOAP? Or heard people say, “I SOAPed this morning”? Well, SOAP stands for Scripture, Observation, […]
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Up to his old tricks
We can really mess things up, but God is always there.
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The Only Time Submission Means Peace, Joy and Hope
In the first century, fishing was a lucrative business that provided substantial assets for many families, pushing them just above […]
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What Will You Do With Your Gift of Time?
Time is deceptive. When we are young, we think we have all the time in the world. We think we […]
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Don’t do as I do, do as I tell you to do
Follow Christ and be the godly example your friends, family and co-workers need!
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10 Tips to Wean Yourself Off Spiritual Milk
Many churches have a diet problem. I am talking about the spiritual diet. I think we need to think of […]
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The good ole’ days
When you turn to Christ, His light reveals the sins that are hidden in the dark.
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The Man in the mirror
Jesus redeemed us, transformed us, and has called us to live a holy life.
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Asking God for Unicorns
He hears our desperate pleas, but ultimately, His will prevails.
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Here’s How to Ensure You Don’t Betray Your First Love
“The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (Jeremiah 17:9) I feel the truth of […]
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Set Apart
Our lives should look like what Scripture defines as a follower of Christ and not to be resembling the world.
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Cleaning up the mess
Messes can be overwhelming, but Jesus’s love is more powerful than anything you can imagine.
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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 […]
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Taking matters into our own hands
Let Him work it out in His timing and not in yours.
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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 […]
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Proverbs: 31 Chapters, 31 Prayers
(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 […]
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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.
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Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
For many months now, God has been stirring my heart, revealing himself and asking me to truly worship him — […]
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Screaming Headlines, Hurting People and God’s Kingdom
I follow the Daily Wire, a conservative news source driven by Christianity’s political protagonist Ben Shapiro. I’m subscribed, so I get […]
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God is Our Shield
When you go into battle with the enemy, you are not alone.
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How I Can Identify With My Transgender Co-Worker
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. […]
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Give credit where it is due
Reflect on the light of His glory and let others see the only good in us comes from Him.
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What not to do
He desires for you to have a joyful soul but not at the expense of a holy life.
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Hot and Cold
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.
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Just What is it That We Expect From God?
Through the magic of social media, several years ago I reconnected with a close childhood friend. We had not communicated […]
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4 Tempting Ways to Determine Your Identity
I’ve often said the most destructive force on earth is a man who doesn’t know who he is. When you […]
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Family Blessings
During the holiday seasons, cherish the time with our family.
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Frustration, Patience, and the Game of Chess
I’ve never liked playing chess because I have never had the satisfaction of winning. As a kid, my brother would […]
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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 […]
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Heroes sin too
Our lives should reflect the light of Jesus. We shine so others may see how bright He is through us.
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The Destructive Power of Fear-Part One
People are afraid. They are afraid of losing their health, wealth, mind, job, spouse or children. They are afraid of […]
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God doesn’t forget us
No matter how much evil may abound, God promises His love.
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Can I Be Honest? Prayer is a Struggle For Me
Have you ever wanted to improve at something without really knowing what improvement in that area actually looks like? Have […]
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You want me to do what?
What has God told you to do and what has been your response?
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Beauty Fades
I’m so thankful for a patient God, but there is coming a day when Jesus will return.
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Why Does God Allow Suffering?
It’s to that point. You know what that point is for you. Maybe we miss our friends. Our “normal” routines. Our “normal” […]
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Tracing it Back
Because of our ancestors, we ALL have sin and are in need of a Savior.
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A Crisis is the Perfect Time to Meet
We’re in quarantine, unable to communicate and see those we love and enjoy. The state of isolation is becoming normative, […]
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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. […]