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I admit it. I’m an introvert. In fact, I tell people that I would happily go off the “I” (introversion) scale on a personality test if I...

He left home without a map.  God simply said, “Go,” and Abraham went—not knowing where the path would lead, how long it would take, or...

What if the biggest threat to your faith isn’t sin or doubt—but subtle reluctance to obey?

The most quoted passage at weddings might be the least understood text in Christian practice. Paul's eloquent words about love in 1...

I admit it. I’m an introvert. In fact, I tell people that I would happily go off the “I” (introversion) scale on a personality test if I...

Something critical is missing in American Christianity, and the data confirms it. Research from the Center for Spiritual Fitness reveals...

Most think they'll go to heaven, but few believe in hell. Yet silence on hell may be spiritual malpractice. It's time to speak the truth in love.

During my 70+ years on this Earth, here’s one thing I’ve learned: One of the most powerful things I can do as a follower of Christ is to...

I will never forget the first time I, as a new believer not raised in a Christian home, received an invitation to attend a “church...

No serious athlete improves without regularly evaluating their performance. They track progress, identify weaknesses, adjust training...

Believers affirm hell and salvation through Jesus—yet most are reluctant to disciple, despite knowing others face eternal separation.

The most spiritually vibrant Christians throughout history share a common trait: they invest deeply in the spiritual well-being of...

While our bodies naturally weaken over time, our spiritual lives can grow stronger without stopping. That’s the promise of sanctification—the lifelong process of growing closer to Jesus and becoming more like Him. It’s not automatic, but it’s deeply rewarding. And unlike physical fitness, our spiritual strength doesn’t have to decline with age.

“What’s your favorite verse? Why is it your favorite, and how has it shaped your life?” A few months ago, Arnie asked those questions to his email audience and the responses that came flooding in were powerful, honest, and full of hope! Want to be encouraged? Read on!

My friend Don Whitney, whose book Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life  is a great resource for this topic, has written these...

Real stories of hope, new team members, and a challenge from Arnie Cole to grow spiritually strong.

God has a long history of doing big things through small groups of people, something our staff knows firsthand! Though we’re a small team, we are mighty because God equips each of us with unique skills, passions and insights. That’s especially evident in our two newest team members, Chloe Murphy, our Social Media Manager, and Sierra Transue, our Part-Time Executive Assistant. Each has a distinct background, a deep love for Jesus, and a desire to help others grow in their fait

In our pursuit of spiritual fitness, we often emphasize active disciplines—Bible study, prayer, worship, service, and fellowship. These practices undoubtedly strengthen our spiritual muscles.

Hell has quietly disappeared from many pulpits. But without it, have we forgotten what Jesus really came to save us from?

The journey to boldness rarely follows a straight line. Few biblical figures demonstrate this truth more vividly than Simon Peter, a man...