Blog Archives
No More Snake Oil: Why the World Needs Real Faith, Not False Promises
Avoid false promises—live out authentic faith and truth through discipleship, grace, and the Word of God.
Walking Through Luke: Rejection in Nazareth
Jesus faced rejection too. Discover how His example helps us handle rejection with faith, courage, and purpose that honors God.
The Truth of the Resurrection: Why It’s All or Nothing
Explore why the resurrection of Christ is the foundation of our faith and the hope that fuels the Christian life. Learn more at Lifeword.org.
Waist Deep in God’s Purpose: Finding Fulfillment That Lasts
A garden frog and bumblebee reveal how sin distracts us from God’s purpose—and how joy comes when we live for His glory.
When Sin Starts Small but Ends in Disaster
Christine’s story of smoking, cancer, and Scripture’s warning in 1 Corinthians 10 reminds us: don’t repeat sin’s mistakes—choose Christ.
Three Ways God Speaks That You Might Be Missing
Discover three powerful ways God speaks today—through creation, Scripture, and His Son—and how you can hear His voice daily.
Why Admitting You’re Weak May Be Your Greatest Spiritual Strength
Weakness Growing up I often was perplexed by how my mentors in the faith radiated joy, peace, and faith on […]
When Chaos Reigns: What a Family Fight Teaches Us About Church Unity
It never failed. Mom would be asleep and us three kids would get into a knock down, drag out fight. […]
Why a Child’s Scribble on Your Fridge Means More Than Gold: The True Power of Love
There’s something truly special about a horribly colored picture or craft given to you by tiny little hands. There’s really […]
You had me at “Ahoy!”
Anticipate “in your face” battles, not merely “let’s pretend” childish scrimmages. Be ready. From pretend pirates to skilled swordsmen, let’s suit up and execute His battle plans while holding fast to the victorious finish He has already secured.
Fulfillment in the Word
Aren’t you hungry? Don’t you long for something to fill you? Why do we automatically turn to this world for fulfillment when our soul longs for the sweetness of God’s word? His truth brings peace and satisfies our deepest thirsts and hunger.
Don’t Give Up on Bible Study
Even Paul struggled to understand Old Testament scriptures.
3 Ways to Know God’s Will Then Do It
Instruction for knowing God’s will has been there the whole time.
From Nicaragua to Cuba and Discovering Truth
Throughout their ministry the Gaitans have seen how God plants seeds in people’s hearts.
Not Hearing From God? Might Be Time for Hearing Aids
“How’s your hearing?” That was a question my doctor started asking me about ten years ago. I would always respond […]
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, […]
Is Truth Based on Whatever You Feel?
Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38, “What is truth?” And two thousand years later, we’re still asking . . . In […]
Confessions of a Christian Bulimic
“It’s easy. All you have to do is stick your finger down your throat ‘til you gag and throw up.” […]
4 Dangers of Neglecting the Bible
Neglecting the Bible is nothing new in this world. But what we’re facing today in the West involves proclaiming Christians moving away […]
Five Steps to Understanding the Bible
At one point in my life, I wanted to be an archeologist. I thought it would be amazing to dig […]