Life's WORD Podcast

Just Because the Door Opened Doesn’t Mean God Opened It Proverbs 14:12 NKJV: “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” We've all heard Christians say, “The door opened, so it must be God.” Maybe. But not necessarily. An opportunity can look good, feel right, make financial sense, and arrive at exactly the right moment… And still require discernment. Join Life’s W...

Is it God—or is it me? Proverbs 3:5–6 NKJV: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Sometimes we want something so badly that we can mistake our desire for God's direction. That's why Proverbs 3 doesn't tell us to trust our instincts. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordaca...

Not Every Voice Deserves Your Ear 1 John 4:1 NKJV: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” We are living in a time when everybody has a voice. Open your phone and within minutes somebody is telling you what God said. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus to...

Righteous Doesn’t Mean Self-Righteous Luke 18:9–14: Also, He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus: with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this t...

When Nobody Is Watching Proverbs 21:2–3: “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” We tend to judge what we can see. God goes deeper. God sees the action… And the motive behind the action. 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “...for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the he...

You Can’t Make Yourself Righteous Romans 3:21–24: 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified freely by His grace through the red...

Hunger for What Is Right Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Righteousness doesn't spend its life searching for the line so it can stand as close to compromise as possible. It asks, “What pleases God?” That's spiritual hunger. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com...

Finish What God Started in You Hebrews 12:1–2: "Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, an...

Do What’s Right Even When It Costs You 1 Peter 3:14–17: “But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16. Having a good conscience, that when the...

Don’t Let a Hard Season Change What You Know About God James 1:2–4: “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” Pain and faith can exist in the same heart. Don't judge God's character by one chapter. You haven't read th...

Stop Starting Over Proverbs 24:16: “For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.” Falling Isn't the Same as Going Back. Proverbs 24:16 says, "A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again." Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJ If you wou...

God Is Still Working When Nothing Seems to Be Happening Philippians 1:6: being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. God's Delay Is Not Proof of God's Disinterest. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJ If you would...

When You Don’t Feel Like Following God Galatians 6:9: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. There's a difference between “I don't feel like praying" and "I don't want to pray." And: “Because I don't feel like praying, I'm not going to pray.” There's a difference between "I feel discouraged" and “Because I'm discouraged, I'm quitting.”...

Let Them See the Difference Matthew 5:16: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” At some point, somebody should be able to look at the way you live and say, “Something about you is different.” Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNO...

Stop Going Back to What God Brought You Out Of Galatians 5:1: “Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.” Have you ever asked God to get you out of something… And then later you found yourself missing it. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts...

When Your Mind Hasn’t Caught Up With Your New Life Romans 12:2: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Salvation happens in a moment. But renewing your mind is a process. And if you're going to live the changed life God has given you… You've got to learn how to think differently. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accep...

Your Old Life Will Try to Follow You Ephesians 4:22–24: “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man…” Salvation changes your standing before God immediately. But learning to walk like the person you've become is a process. Join Life’s Word Academy: https...

You Can’t Meet Jesus and Stay the Same 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Christianity isn't spiritual self-improvement. Jesus didn't come merely to make bad people behave better. He came to bring spiritually dead people to life. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy...

Come Home Luke 15:20: “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion…” You May Have Left God, But God Hasn't Stopped Loving You. Jesus told a story about a father with two sons. The younger son approached his father and demanded his inheritance. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  http...

Today Is the Day of Salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2: “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” One of the most dangerous words you can use when God is calling you is “later.” Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJ If you would like to accept Jesus into your heart today...

The Invitation Still Stands Isaiah 55:6–7: “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way... and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him... for he will abundantly pardon.” Maybe you think you've gone too far. You've made too many mistakes. Ignored God too many times. Broken too many promises. Fallen into the same sin...

What Happens After Death? Hebrews 9:27: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” There is one appointment on your calendar that you cannot cancel, postpone, or reschedule. You don't know the date. You don't know the time. You don't know the circumstances. Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/short...

The Day Every Knee Will Bow Philippians 2:9–11: “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” There is a day coming when there will be no atheists, no skeptics, no doubters, and no question about who Jesus...

How Close Are We to Christ’s Return? Matthew 24:42–44: “Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come… Therefore, be ye also ready.” What if Jesus returned sooner than you expected? Not fifty years from now. Not after you've accomplished everything on your bucket list. Not after you've finally decided to get serious about God. What if the time we have is much shorter than we think...

The Greatest Exchange Ever Made 2 Corinthians 5:21 "For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in him." Have you ever received something you knew you could never repay? Join Life’s Word Academy: https://tinyurl.com/lifeswordacademy Accept Jesus today.  https://youtube.com/shorts/bIwAUlz7Kg4?si=BNOhv44iLWIR4eVJ If you would like to accept...