Blog Archives

I Will Never Leave Thee, Nor Forsake Thee
Like a child in the nursery, we can trust God’s promises or be filled with fear. Are we standing in faith or worrying in doubt?

How Do You Deal With Your Enemies?
When facing opposition, respond like David—pray, examine your heart, trust God, and find joy in His presence. Psalm 17 shows the way.

Do You Realize Where Your Help Comes From?
Every good gift flows from God’s presence. Reflect on His work in your life, give thanks, and walk humbly before Him today.

Dry Ramen
A foster child’s choice to eat dry ramen reveals a deeper lesson on faith, grace, and patience in guiding new believers to growth in Christ.

Is God’s Will Worth It?
We pursue what we value. God’s will is good, acceptable, and perfect—worthy of our full surrender and trust.

What Now?: People Pleasing
Stop striving for approval—true freedom comes from pleasing God, not people. Learn to set boundaries and live for an audience of One.

Respecting Authority: A Biblical Perspective on Submission and Obedience
Explore the biblical perspective on respecting authority, submitting to God’s will, and honoring those in leadership roles.

The Power of Forgiveness
The Carters and the Wakefields. Two families that had been feuding for more than 85 years. And it was time […]

Letters to My Children: Listening to Advice (Part 1)
Those who are wise listen to godly advice.

A Love Beyond Fear
Discover the powerful story of Jim and Elizabeth Elliot, a love that defied fear and brought the gospel to those who took his life.

United in Crisis
When crisis strikes, the body of Christ must unite—serving, giving, and sharing His light in a dark world. Will you answer the call?

Finding Your True Identity in Christ
Discover how true identity is found in Christ, not the world. Learn how transformation through Him leads to a life of purpose.

What Now?: Patience
In a fast-paced world, patience is hard, but God’s timing is perfect. Learn to be S.T.I.L.L. and trust His wisdom in all things.

Living Sacrificially
Discover the true meaning of living sacrificially for Christ, offering your life as a living sacrifice in response to His love and mercy.

Trusting God’s Plan
Reflect on trusting God’s wisdom and surrendering our opinions to His sovereignty, as we seek understanding and embrace His perfect plan.

Fasting from Fasting
Discover how Lent can deepen your faith journey, whether through fasting or reflection, as you prepare your heart for Easter.

A Membership to God’s Grace
Discover how God’s grace invites all to be grafted into His family, just like joining an exclusive club—free for all who believe.

Your Real Job Description
Does Christianity have a job description? Find out what God’s intended focus is for your life!

Is Standing in the Gap a Lonely Prospect?
Will you answer God’s call like Isaiah, or will silence echo like in Ezekiel? Step forward in faith—be the one who says, “Send me!”

Abundant
True abundant life isn’t found in things—even godly ones—but in knowing Jesus. Discover how to live fully alive in Him!

Letting Go of the Old
Are you holding on to the old when God offers something better? Let go and embrace the new life Christ has for you.

Letters to My Children: Teen Purity (Part 2)
Our physical purity goes beyond saving ourselves for marriage and dives deep into the heart.

The Ultimate Rescue Mission
Paul was willing to give his life for others to hear the truth. Are we?

Nothing Can Separate You From God’s Love
Discover the unbreakable bond of God’s love. Nothing can separate you from Him, no matter the trials or troubles you face.

What Now?: Obedience
Fear tried to hold me back, but God called me to obedience. Trusting Him, I stepped into His plan—will you?

Adopted by Grace
We are adopted into God’s family, given full rights as His children, and called to reflect our Father. Do others see Him in you?

This is Not the End
A life well lived leaves a lasting impact. Remembering Mr. Wherry’s love, faith, and wisdom—this is not the end, but the beginning.

The Struggle Within
We all struggle with doing what’s right, even as Christians. But our hope isn’t in ourselves—it’s in Jesus. Learn more at follow.Lifeword.org.

What Now?: Modesty
Learn how dressing with intention can draw attention to God rather than yourself, leading to a life of confidence, self-control, and godly love.

Freedom from Sin
Why do we feel drawn to the very thing we’re told to avoid? It’s more than just curiosity—it’s a nature we’ve battled since the very beginning.

God, Working at Both Ends
When God begins working in our hearts, we often think it is just on our end. But God is not limited by time, geography, or power. He is working all the time in multiple places.

How Can We Know That We Are in Christ?
Is it possible to confidently know that you are a true believer? That you are in Christ, and Christ is in you? That you will go to heaven eternally?

From Death to Life
We’ve all been given a second chance through Christ. You were once dead in sin, but now you are alive in Him—so how will you live your new life?

Letters to My Children: Be Salt and Light
Interacting with an unbelieving world is difficult, but God’s Word guides us how to walk winsomely.

The Ultimate Trade
Jesus took the raw end of the deal for us, offering salvation not because we could ever repay Him, but simply because He loves us.

Faith Over Works
Why trust anything but faith to save you when God has already made it clear—righteousness comes through belief, not works.

What Makes You Different?
“What makes you different?”
It’s a simple question with a profound challenge. If your life doesn’t reflect Christ, how can others see the need for Him through you?

Magnifying Glass
God’s greatness is unchanging, but our understanding of it can grow sharper and clearer when we magnify Him.

What Now?: Judging
When we judge others, we invite division and the enemy into our relationships. Jesus calls us to seek humility, and trust God to mend what’s broken.

Discovering the Creator
In the beauty of creation, we encounter not only a testament to God’s power but an invitation to know Him more deeply.

Contentment and Great Gain
In a world bombarded by advertisements and driven by consumerism, the temptation to want more can cloud our hearts and minds. Yet true contentment, rooted in godliness and gratitude, offers a treasure far greater than anything money can buy.

What Now?: Hatred
When hatred takes root in our hearts, it consumes our peace and distorts our perspective, but God offers a better way. By choosing love over hate, we can break free from the cycle of bitterness and experience the transforming power of grace and forgiveness.

I am a Servant of Christ
Paul, once a Pharisee and Roman citizen, chose to call himself a servant of Christ—a humbling reminder of who we are called to be after encountering Jesus.

State Your Business
With urgency and clarity, Paul delivers a life-changing message about the gospel—challenging us to ensure our own testimony is just as focused and Christ-centered.

The Whole Truth
The truth of Jesus Christ is for you today: a gift of redemption and love, waiting to be received.

Total Control Over 50%
Relationships thrive when we focus on managing what we can control rather than trying to change what we cannot.

The Gift of Community
Let’s strive to be the kind of friends who bring encouragement, love, and the refreshing gift of community to those around us.

What Happens Next?
God’s Word invites us into the greatest story ever told, one that stirs our hearts with anticipation and points us to His eternal promises.

Good News and Bad News
When the journey seems impossible, God’s promises remain steadfast, offering hope to anchor our hearts.

Benefit for the Body
Do you long to hear from God in a deeper, more intimate way? Discover how letting the Word of Christ dwell in you richly can transform not only your own faith journey but also equip you to encourage and uplift others in the body of Christ.