https://lifeword.org Pray. Give. Reach the World. en-US Lifeword Lifeword Cloud info@lifeword.org https://lifeword.org/inside?id=29105&title=Will-You-Stay? Wed, 09 Sep 2026 22:51:03 +0000 On this episode of Awake My Soul, Yalanda asks the question, what happens when following Jesus becomes harder than you expected? Join me as we explore a powerful moment in John 6 that invites us to examine our hearts and discover what it means to have a faith that remains steadfast, even when the road is difficult. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=29105&title=Will-You-Stay? https://lifeword.org/inside?id=29095&title=How-to-Be-a-Good-Stepparent:-Love-Without-Keeping-Score Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:03:35 +0000 On FamilyLife Today with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson, Cheryl Shumake gets real about how to be a good stepparent without auditioning for acceptance. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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Join Shaun for a reminder about being prepared for the opportunities God puts in front of us. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28971&title=Ready-Before-the-Season https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28964&title=His-Way,-Not-Mine- Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:12:30 +0000 On this episode of Awake My Soul, Yalanda asks the question, What if we've been trying to follow a version of God we've created instead of the God revealed in Scripture? Join me as we discover the freedom and joy that come from trusting Jesus completely—not just the parts we like, but all of who He is. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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"Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28954&title=Understanding-Sin:-From-Minimization-to-Victory-in-Christ https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28949&title=The-Danger-of-Passive-Faith Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0000 On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif talks about how passivity, rather than open rebellion, often leads to disobedience, urging listeners to courageously accept and act on the responsibilities God entrusts to them. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28948&title=Discovering-Christ-in-Every-Page https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28947&title=The-Power-of-One:-How-Adam’s-Fall-and-Christ’s-Obedience-Shape-Us-All Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:02:48 +0000 On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif shares how Romans 5 challenges the idea of self-sufficiency by showing that both humanity’s greatest problem and greatest hope came through the actions of others rather than ourselves. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28947&title=The-Power-of-One:-How-Adam’s-Fall-and-Christ’s-Obedience-Shape-Us-All https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28881&title=No-Experience-Required- Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:25:21 +0000 On this episode of Awake My Soul, Yalanda shares The best advice I received about pickleball was, "Just get out there and play." As it turns out, that simple lesson points to an even greater invitation from Jesus—one that begins with faith, not having everything figured out. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28881&title=No-Experience-Required- https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28880&title=How-to-Control-Your-Emotions:-From-Fired-Up-to-Spirit-Led Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:07:36 +0000 How do you control your emotions when you’re already triggered? Ron and Nan Deal join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tackle the gap between knowing better and doing better. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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