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BITE-SIZED RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL FITNESS
Brief biblically-based articles that help you move closer to Jesus, experience a transformed life, and become an active disciple-maker.


Quiet Strength: How Silence and Solitude Build Spiritual Fitness
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.

Arnie and the BTTB Team
5 hours ago


From Fisherman to Fearless: How Peter's Journey Can Transform Your Faith
The journey to boldness rarely follows a straight line. Few biblical figures demonstrate this truth more vividly than Simon Peter, a man...

Arnie Cole
4 days ago


Strengthening Your Discipline of Prayer
In the past few weeks, we’ve looked at the importance of spiritual disciplines, beginning with the discipline of Bible study. This week,...

Chuck Lawless
6 days ago


Following Jesus in 2025: 7 Obstacles American Christians Must Overcome
Following Jesus has never been easy, but modern American Christians face unique obstacles that can make discipleship particularly...

Arnie Cole
May 5


Walking as Jesus Walked: Discipleship for Today's Christian
When Jesus called His first disciples along the shores of Galilee with the simple invitation to "Follow me" (Matt 4:19), He wasn't just...

Arnie Cole
May 2


A “Secret” to Start Doing Spiritual Disciplines
The setting is a classroom at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary , where I teach. The class is an intensive class on...

Chuck Lawless
Apr 29


Each One, Win One: The Biblical Pattern of Exponential Discipleship
In our age of well-orchestrated Christian events and sophisticated digital outreach, we often overlook the most powerful approach ever...

Arnie Cole
Apr 28


The Call to Holy Urgency: Why Christians Shouldn’t Wait to Obey
A young missionary was once asked when he planned to begin his work. His answer was simple: "I'm leaving tomorrow—because I've heard the...

Arnie Cole
Apr 25


10 Things I’ve Learned about Bible Reading + My Bible Reading Strategy
This week, I want us to think about the spiritual discipline of Bible reading. I’ve read the entire Bible annually for several years, but...

Chuck Lawless
Apr 23


Written Conversations with God: How Journaling Transforms Your Spiritual Life
During his imprisonment at Bedford in 1660, John Bunyan filled small scraps of paper with thoughts that would eventually become "The...

Arnie Cole
Apr 21


Understanding the Depths of God's Love for You
The small boy stood frozen, shoulders hunched against the coming storm. His hands were smeared with evidence—chocolate icing still fresh...

Arnie Cole
Apr 18


The Power of Spiritual Disciplines in Walking with God
You’ve probably heard these words before: “As a Christian, you need to read the Bible regularly.” “Be sure to pray every day.” Maybe...

Chuck Lawless
Apr 16


Each One, Reach One: The Revolutionary Power of Personal Discipleship
The most profound spiritual transformations rarely happen in stadiums or livestream events. Despite our culture's fascination with scale...

Arnie Cole
Apr 14


Ten Words To Set You Free: A Cheat Sheet for the 10 Commandments
Contrary to popular belief, and how you and I might sometimes feel, God's law isn't a set of arbitrary restrictions designed to limit our...

Arnie Cole
Apr 10


Life in the Spirit: The Freedom You've Been Searching For
The greatest struggle in human existence isn't external but internal. While it may seem that our primary battles involve external...

Arnie Cole
Apr 8
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