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Andrew rarely stood in the spotlight, but his quiet habit of bringing people to Jesus changed countless lives. Discover what this often-overlooked disciple teaches us about faithful influence.

The early church grew quickly and spread rapidly. So it's no surprise that many people didn't look kindly upon the new Christian believers. That's why Paul spent so much time in his letters encouraging his readers, and preparing them for persecution. As we look at Paul's second letter to the Thessalonian church, we'll be reminded of God's justice.

Read Exodus 12:21-23 (ESV) Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and select lambs for yourselves according to your clans, and kill the Passover lamb. Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. None of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning. For the LORD will pass through to strike the Egyptians, and when he sees the blood on th

Climbing out of the hole of discouragement requires a shift in focus! Coach Mark Geist points us to God who understands, who empowers, and who remains faithful. Tell God where you are struggling, then shift your focus back to the hope you have in Him by focusing on Scripture that reminds you of His faithfulness. Also, take a step to reveal God’s hope to someone else through a word of encouragement or a prayer!

BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Why is gratitude so vital to a healthy spiritual life? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores biblical gratitude, drawing from 1 Thessalonians and Psalm 100. Discover why gratitude is commanded for all circumstances, how it reorients our hearts, and why it is an act of worship, along with practical ways to cultivate thankfulness each day. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What are you really running from? In this episode of Spiritua

Do you find yourself unlovable? Do you question your self-worth and strategize how to earn the notice and affection of others? That's a never-ending task with no winners. But Kelsey is here today to share an amazing truth she learned in the Bible that will help you see your life from a new perspective.

Paula leads our daily prayer today asking God for peace and comfort in the midst of our discouragement.

Discover what the Bible teaches about God’s sovereignty and how trusting His complete rule over every circumstance brings peace in fear, purpose in suffering, and confidence for the future.

BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Ever felt like failure defines you? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores how Scripture reframes our understanding of failure. Drawing from Proverbs, Micah, and Philippians, Braden reveals how falling is not the end, but an opportunity for growth and renewal in God’s grace. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when childhood trauma shapes your view of God? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole sits down wit

What if you didn’t have to endlessly chase your desires? What if you could get off that treadmill and fall contentedly into the arms of Jesus? Coach Jenny Hietbrink points to the abundant life and how you can experience that life of contentment in Jesus. What are you desiring more of these days? How will that make you happy? Bring this to the Lord, embrace His Word in your life today, and ask Him to give you ultimate fulfillment and contentment.

Do you ever wonder how your neighbor can still be using the same cell phone they were using ten years ago? Or how they can still be driving that same old car? Do you feel slightly jealous that they can be content when you are not? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible to reassure us that we can all learn contentment no matter how discontent we may be.

Paul winds up his first letter to the Thessalonian believers with some general reminders to always be about the Lord's business. Our mission is too important for laziness! He also sets a good example for the rest of us believers by showing that it's okay to ask for prayer from others when we need it.

Read Genesis 3:15 (ESV) “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Reflect If someone asked you where Christ is found in the Bible, how would you respond? One common misconception about where Jesus is found in the Bible is that He is only found in the New Testament. But the reality is, once you learn how to look for Him, you realize that there are signs pointing to Chri

Are you worried about the future? Many of us are. Join Ben today as he leads our daily prayer time asking God to remind us that he holds our future in His hands.

Is revival really happening in America? Before accepting the headlines, take a closer look at what happened when a widely celebrated revival study was retracted—and why Christians must learn to test the evidence.

Living a life that honors God requires self-control! Coach Caleb White explains where self-control comes from, how to develop it, and how to put it into action so you can experience more of the good things God has planned for your life. Think of an area where you need to have more self-control and consider these questions: 1) How can you make the things you DON’T want to do harder? 2) How can you make the things you DO want to do easier?

For 2,000 years, now, believers have been waiting for the return of Christ. But we can't just lock ourselves away until that day. Paul reminds his readers, and us, about how we should conduct our lives in light of the knowledge that Christ could return at any moment.

Doug is here to lead our daily prayer as we ask God for a growing heart of love.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) For 2,000 years, now, believers have been waiting for the return of Christ. But we can't just lock ourselves away until that day. Paul reminds his readers, and us, about how we should conduct our lives in light of the knowledge that Christ could return at any moment. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) There's a Proverb that says, "A person without self-control is like a city with bro

There's a Proverb that says, "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." And most people have probably seen how true that is. So, how do we build the walls back up? Laura is here today with some encouragement from Scripture to help strengthen your defenses.

Discover how trauma treatment, forgiveness, faith, community, and service can help rebuild a life after addiction, shame, and serious consequences.

Little white lies are not little! Spiritual Fitness Coach Kate Dreesen helps us take an honest look at how to recognize and free yourself from dishonesty. Take a minute now to evaluate any dishonesty in your life. Then, confess it to the Lord, to yourself, and make it right with anyone involved.

It's not just today that believers are wondering about when Christ will return. Back in Paul's day people were already debating it, and getting things wrong too. Paul spends some time in his letter to correct some misconceptions about the return of the Lord, and to give some hope about that glorious day.

Read Philippians 4:5 (ESV) Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand. Reflect Does knowing that the Holy Spirit is always present in your life change the way you want to behave? Have you heard the old adage “When the cat's away, the mice will play?” Maybe you’ve even seen this play out in your life. When the parents are gone, the kids break house rules. When the boss is gone, productivity drops. When the teacher steps out of the room, chaos ensues.