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Jesus' Discipleship Strategy: 7 Ways Christ Trained the Twelve Disciples
When Jesus began his public ministry, he could have chosen any number of strategies to spread his message. He could have focused on large...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
17 minutes ago
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My Dream about Spiritual Disciplines . . . and Why It’s Tough to Get There
I have a dream about spiritual disciplines – the topic of the last several weeks’ posts. In the first post in the series , I wrote about...

Chuck Lawless
2 days ago
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A PERSONAL NOTE FROM ARNIE COLE
As I reflect on spiritual fitness and sanctification, I'm reminded that growth requires both
divine grace and human eff ort working in tandem. Just as physical training demands investment in proper equipment and guidance, our spiritual development benefits from the right tools and resources.

Arnie Cole
2 days ago
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POWER PASSAGES
Several months ago, Arnie asked his email family to share how God’s Word
brought them through times of struggle. The responses were powerful
testimonies of God’s presence, strength, and faithfulness. While we are
currently compiling these testimonies for an upcoming book, please enjoy this
preview to encourage your heart today

Back to the Bible
2 days ago
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SANCTIFICATION AS SPIRITUAL FITNESS: Strengthen Your Soul for Life’s Journey
Imagine how different life would be if, as we age, we could continue to become more physically fit. Of course, physical strength naturally declines over time, no matter how disciplined we are. But spiritual fitness follows a different trajectory—it can keep increasing throughout our lives! That’s the beautiful reality behind the Christian doctrine of sanctification.

Arnie Cole
2 days ago
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10 THINGS I’VE LEARNED ABOUT BIBLE READING
We in North America have incredible access to the scriptures in our language. I’ve been all over the world where believers have none of the Bible in their language—and they sacrifice greatly to hear the Word taught anytime they have opportunity. Many of us, though, have more Bibles than human beings in our homes. I have MANY more copies of the Bible than people in my house.

Chuck Lawless
2 days ago
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Walking by Faith: David – When Mercy Restores a Broken Heart
He was a man after God’s own heart—and also the man who shattered a marriage, covered up a crime, and caused unimaginable pain. David’s...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
4 days ago
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The Top 5 Ways Reluctant Christians Say No to God (Without Realizing It)
They call Him “Lord”… but live like He’s not. What over 500 Christians just admitted might surprise you.

Arnie Cole
5 days ago
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Saved by Grace, Not by Performance: Rediscovering the Heart of the Gospel
You can go to church every Sunday, join a small group, and even lead a Bible study—and still miss the gospel entirely. It happens more...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
7 days ago
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Learning the Spiritual Discipline of Giving
Throughout this series, we’ve been focusing on individual spiritual disciplines while also addressing more general topics like, “ The...

Chuck Lawless
Jun 5
38


Walking by Faith: Abraham and the Long Walk of Trust
He left home without a map. God simply said, “Go,” and Abraham went—not knowing where the path would lead, how long it would take, or...
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Are You a Reluctant Christ Follower?
What if the biggest threat to your faith isn’t sin or doubt—but subtle reluctance to obey?

Arnie Cole
Jun 1
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Fake Love Debunked: How 1 Corinthians 13 Exposes Our Shallow Substitutes
The most quoted passage at weddings might be the least understood text in Christian practice. Paul's eloquent words about love in 1...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
May 30
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Learning the Disciplines of Silence and Solitude
I admit it. I’m an introvert. In fact, I tell people that I would happily go off the “I” (introversion) scale on a personality test if I...

Chuck Lawless
May 28
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Spiritual Anemia: America’s Discipleship Crisis and Its 2 Timothy 2:2 Solution
Something critical is missing in American Christianity, and the data confirms it. Research from the Center for Spiritual Fitness reveals...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
May 27
44


Help us develop a creative way to discuss hell with non-believers
Most think they'll go to heaven, but few believe in hell. Yet silence on hell may be spiritual malpractice. It's time to speak the truth in love.

Arnie Cole
May 25
17


How to Encourage Other Christians: 5 Biblical Ways to Strengthen Their Faith
During my 70+ years on this Earth, here’s one thing I’ve learned: One of the most powerful things I can do as a follower of Christ is to...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
May 23
152


Strengthening Your Discipline of Fasting
I will never forget the first time I, as a new believer not raised in a Christian home, received an invitation to attend a “church...

Chuck Lawless
May 21
98


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
May 19
86


Are We Reluctant To Mention Hell? The Survey Says…
Believers affirm hell and salvation through Jesus—yet most are reluctant to disciple, despite knowing others face eternal separation.

Arnie Cole
May 18
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