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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.


The Spiritual Health Check: Why Christians Need Regular Assessments
No serious athlete improves without regularly evaluating their performance. They track progress, identify weaknesses, adjust training...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
2 hours ago


Pen, Paper, Power: Why Journaling Your Prayers Deepens Your Faith
The most spiritually vibrant Christians throughout history share a common trait: they invest deeply in the spiritual well-being of...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
3 days ago


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

Chuck Lawless
5 days ago


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
May 12


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
May 9


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
May 6


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
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