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Your daily narrative shapes your spiritual life. This Sunday Review invites readers to replace old, limiting identities with one Scripture-anchored sentence that guides their story through 2026 and draws them closer to Jesus each day.

As big as the Bible is, it simply cannot offer guidance on every situation we as believers might face. So, how do we know how to act when it comes to matters not mentioned in the Bible? As Paul neared the end of his letter to the Romans, he gives some advice on how to behave within the community of believers.

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

We've all learned that when someone challenges us, we should stand up for ourselves and "fight fire with fire." But so often that just leads to a lot of hurt feelings and ruined friendships. Shannon is here to share some biblical wisdom about a better way to respond the next time we feel the need to "put 'em' up."

In today’s episode, Coach Donna Amidon opens our eyes to the power of our words. How might you change someone’s day—even their destiny—with the words you say to them? Find one person today and say something specific to encourage them. It may be your pastor, or someone in your home, at work or school, or even a stranger at the store. Remember, we all need encouragement, so share Christ’s love!

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) As big as the Bible is, it simply cannot offer guidance on every situation we as believers might face. So, how do we know how to act when it comes to matters not mentioned in the Bible? As Paul neared the end of his letter to the Romans, he gives some advice on how to behave within the community of believers. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) We've all learned that when someone chal

It takes more than willpower to find lasting freedom. Discover how faith, radical honesty, and God’s transforming mercy move you from merely sober to fully alive.

It's important to be always learning from God's Word. And it's important to be sharing what we have learned. Karmin prays for us today that God will help us learn, understand and share His wonderful words with others.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) "What now?" That's a question many answer after coming to know Christ. Is salvation only about the afterlife? Not at all! As Paul continues his letter he describes the life of the Christian, lived in gratitude for the sacrifice God has made. We'll learn a little about our responsibility to earthly authorities and to other believers as well. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) A lot of

A lot of people live life constantly afraid that some day they'll stand before God and find out that they weren't good enough. And, well, they're right. We'll never be good enough to meet God's standards. But that's the bad news. Justus is here today to share with you the Good News that will allow us all to look forward to that day standing before God with anticipation instead of dread.

"What now?" That's a question many answer after coming to know Christ. Is salvation only about the afterlife? Not at all! As Paul continues his letter he describes the life of the Christian, lived in gratitude for the sacrifice God has made. We'll learn a little about our responsibility to earthly authorities and to other believers as well.

Loss of self-control doesn’t usually happen overnight. It is a series of small steps. Jon Winkelman alerts you to those steps, along with a plan involving 5 choices you can make to help you stand firm with self-control. Do not give room for compromise to grow in your life today. As soon as you are aware of something in your life that does not meet God’s standard, confess it. This is what self-control is all about.

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. Reflect What did you turn to God from? Who were you serving before you served Him? Before we became believers, we were all serving something or someone. I’d venture to guess that some of

Are you studying the Bible more than you’re living it? This article explores why head knowledge alone can’t win spiritual battles, how obedience activates spiritual strength, and how to move from information to transformation one step at a time.

Read 1 Thessalonians 1:8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything. Reflect When you receive an amazing gift, do you usually want to share it with others or hoard it for yourself? Sometimes, when we know we have been given a good thing, our impulse is to hoard it or hide it. Maybe it’s because we’re selfish or maybe we are just afraid of running out an

Self-control, when it is fully self-powered, can quickly become a losing battle. Coach Celeste gives you a better perspective, a better way to cultivate willpower with spirit-led control. 1) Prioritize time with the Lord in the Bible and prayer so that you become familiar with His voice. 2) Target a specific area of your life where your self-control may be lacking and seek the Lord in this. 3) Write out some affirmations to remind you who God is and who He says you are. Ask t

It's not uncommon to find someone trying to exercise some self-restraint during the Christmas season--only one cookie; just one serving of pie. But have you ever considered the need for some spiritual self-restraint? Sherri is here to help us prepare for the spiritual temptations we may face this holiday season.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole, Braden Pedersen, and Bruce A. on Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss the balance between Bible knowledge and action. Discover why spiritual growth isn’t about having perfect head knowledge, but about taking daily steps of faith. Learn practical ways to apply Scripture, build spiritual habits, and live out your faith in everyday life. Get inspired to put on the armor of God and make every day count for Christ. STEP 1 - RECEIV

"Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners." One of the surprising aspects of salvation is that it required a sacrifice. But why did Jesus have to die? Find out more about the severity of sin and the great love of God.

Do you ever stop just think about the fact that God actually listens to our prayers? Join Ben as we praise God for his attention to us today.

A Christmas reflection on how the SALT Index helps believers and churches worldwide make spiritual growth visible and grounded in God’s Word.

Since Jesus is such a critical factor in our salvation, how were the heroes of the faith from the Old Testament saved? Paul talks about some of these people and the faith they exhibited in God. From their example we'll learn how to put our faith in God and trust in Him for salvation.

If you've ever sent off a text message or email, or even spoke before thinking about what you were about to say, you know how damaging our words can be. Nick is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible about guarding our words to remember the next time we feel our anger start to bubble.

The Christmas season has a way of stirring up our emotions, both good and bad. Pray with Paula today as she prays for God's hand of peace to be over us this season.