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We’re used to fast food, one-minute rice, and same-day shipping. We’re NOT used to waiting. Coach Caleb White shows us the importance of patience and the role it plays in our spiritual maturity. If you’re feeling impatient, admit this to God and invite Him to help you trust and wait patiently for Him to act. Ask another person to pray for you in this matter as well.

As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message.

Alejandro leads our daily prayer today asking God to mold us and shape us into more accurate reflections of Him as we spend time in the Bible and sharing His Word with others.

You ever have one of those days where you're just completely spent? We all have, and many of us have called out to God for help in those times. Laura knows the feeling and learned a little wisdom about this from the Bible (and her toddlers) that she's going to pass along to you.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) You ever have one of those days where

Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

From addiction and darkness to faith and purpose, discover how God can redeem even the most broken story and use it to help others.

Read James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Reflect How confident are you when it comes to talking about your faith? What do you think you could do to increase your confidence? When I talk with other people about evangelism and outreach, I often hear the same thing. People say things like, “I just don’t know what to say!” People express feeling unprepared and ill-equipped. Maybe you can r

Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio, laptop, mobile phone--things like that. Is it more than one? Handling distractions like this is part of daily life now. But have you wondered how this affects your spiritual life? Cameron is here today with an encouraging word from the Bible that will help you regain some focus.

With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today.

Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you’re going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson addresses this common problem with an exercise to help you look behind, around, and ahead at God’s faithfulness in your life. Identify what God has done in your life, what He is doing in your life, and what you know He will do in your life. Write these things down or share them with a friend. Then, be prayerfully expectant of His faithfulness!

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio

You never know what tomorrow's going to bring. You don't even know what this afternoon is going to bring. Join Karmin in prayer today as we ask God for the wisdom to meet the challenges and opportunities that each day brings so that we may live boldly and wisely for Him.

Are you winding down just when God is waiting for you to step up? Discover Gary Dunker’s story of rewriting his final chapters and finding fresh purpose late in life.

Peter is one whose story could easily have ended in tragedy. On the night before Jesus died, Peter denied even knowing the man he had come to recognize as Savior and Lord. But his story doesn't end there and here in the beginning of Acts he preaches a powerful sermon that struck the hearts of many. We'll consider God's forgiveness and the power of His Word.

In the face of unimaginable suffering, Jesus prayed. Arnie leads our prayer time today as we follow Jesus' example and turn to Him in prayer for the strength to face our own difficulties.

Are you honest with yourself? With God? With others? Today Mark Geist shares a personal story of how Scripture helped him break free from the lies that controlled how he lived. Today’s honesty challenge: 1) Be honest with yourself. Is there some part of your life that you have been lying to others about to the point that even you believe it? 2) Be honest with God. Ask for His forgiveness and guidance to free yourself from the snare of deceit. 3) Be honest with other people. I

Read Acts 17:1-4 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ. And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great

Granted, there are types of deceptions that can be kind of fun. Like a surprise birthday party, or making a cake that looks like a tennis shoe. But more often than not, deceptions hurt not just others, but ourselves as well. Join Karmin today as she shares some wisdom from Jesus in the Bible that will help you stay honest.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Gary Dunker reflect on living a purposeful life at any age. Drawing inspiration from Joshua 14:10-12 and the story of Caleb, Gary shares how every season of life prepares us for God's calling. Discover four key takeaways for staying spiritually strong, embracing new challenges, and making a lasting impact, no matter your stage in life. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the

Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Every word we say and action we take will send a message to those around us--and not always the message we want. And while it may sound like an impossible task to be mindful of everything we say or do, Laura found some advice in the Bible that she would like to share with you.

Physical fitness doesn’t happen by accident. It requires showing up every day and doing the work. Spiritual fitness works the same way, and this simple, four-step daily framework gives you a repeatable rhythm for engaging God’s Word and letting it shape who you're becoming.

What are you facing today that you'll need strength for? Mark leads us in prayer today asking God for His strength in meeting the day's challenges.