https://lifeword.org Pray. Give. Reach the World. en-US Lifeword Lifeword Cloud info@lifeword.org https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28298&title=Is-the-Storm-Trying-to-Tell-You-Something? Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:11:32 +0000 On this episode of Awake My Soul, Yalanda asks the question, Have you ever found yourself in a difficult season and wondered, "Why is this happening?" Friend, sometimes the storms in our lives are more than just obstacles—they can be opportunities for God to get our attention, redirect our hearts, and draw us closer to Him. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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From puppy training to facing giants, God uses every experience to reveal His power and prepare us for His purpose. 🐾⛰️ "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28286&title=The-Training-Ground https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28285&title=The-Dog-Test-That-Revealed-a-Bigger-Truth Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:51:38 +0000 Winston the Labrador Retriever, has been training hard for a big test… distractions, obedience, discipline, and learning to trust his master’s voice. 🐾  But what if the tests in our own lives are preparing us for something bigger too? In this episode of *Outdoors with Shaun Merrell*, we look at Abraham’s ultimate test of faith in Genesis 22 and discover how God uses seasons of testing to strengthen our trust, shape our character, and prepare us for His purpose.  🔥 Your test may not be punishment… it may be preparation.  📖 Genesis 22 🎣 Outdoors with Shaun Merrell 👉 Watch now and share with someone walking through a difficult season. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" Go to follow.lifeword.org]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28285&title=The-Dog-Test-That-Revealed-a-Bigger-Truth https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28268&title=\"Try-Harder\"-Isn\'t-the-Answer:-Straight-Talk-on-Performance-and-Perfectionism-in-Marriage Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0000 Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Portia Collins to FamilyLife Today for an honest talk about perfectionism in marriage—and how to set your relationship free. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today as Don Everts explains why community is critically important.]]>https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28264&title=Don-Everts-on-the-Power-of-Community https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28262&title=Obedience-and-Grace:-Understanding-Faith-in-Romans-3 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:26:14 +0000 On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif shares about how true obedience to God flows from a heart transformed by grace through faith in Jesus, rather than from an effort to earn acceptance through the law. "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=28236&title=The-Gospel-on-the-Move:-Embracing-the-Call-to-Spread-the-Message https://lifeword.org/inside?id=28235&title=Finding-Your-True-Center:-Identity-in-Christ-Above-All-Else Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:27:51 +0000 On this episode of Day by Day, our journey through Romans, Dr. Clif focuses on how making Christ the center of one's life transforms identity, unites people beyond worldly divisions, and encourages humility and compassion for others. "Interested in becoming a devoted follower of Christ?" 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