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In a culture that feels increasingly resistant to Christianity, evangelism can feel daunting. This article shares twelve reasons to be hopeful, confident, and energized about sharing the gospel today—and why God is still powerfully at work drawing people to Himself.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Coach Alex Leyva discuss three simple tools for sharing your faith, including the Romans Road, personal testimony, and the Gospel Plan. Learn practical ways to overcome fear, make evangelism relational, and confidently communicate the message of Jesus. Perfect for anyone seeking to grow in sharing their faith with gentleness and respect. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in B

We all want to make the world a better place, but doesn't it seem like it's a losing battle some times? As a result, it's easy to get discouraged and wonder if it's even worth the effort. But Karmin is here today with some encouragement from the Bible to help keep you going.

The idea of the Trinity (God in three persons) has always been hard to comprehend. So where did the idea come from in the first place? From passages like the one we'll look at today. We'll take a look at Paul's words to the Colossians and be reminded of God's majesty over all.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him. Reflect How is the eternal destiny of a believer distinct from that of an unbeliever? In his commentary on 1 and 2 Thessalonians, John MacArthur pointed out that in all of this diverse world, there are only two kinds of people: There are believers and unbelievers; the redeemed a

Progress, whether in spiritual fitness or physical fitness, rarely moves in a straight line. And when we're pursuing godliness, the setbacks can seem especially frustrating. Caleb is here to pray for us that we would have patience in those times and trust that God is still with us.

One person who displayed the patience of Job was ... Job! Jon Winkelman tells you where Job got his patience and how you can develop it as well. So win today by doing this: Focus on Jesus and patiently endure through today. And tomorrow. And the next day. Remember, God is compassionate and merciful.

When we look at God’s faithfulness, we see a truly perfect example of how we too can be faithful! Lydia Robertson points out the very real and powerful aspects of how getting to know God in any season leads you into a deeper faith. Pray out loud today: “O Lord, how many times have you graciously led me through doubt into a deeper faith? Do so again, my Lord and my God! Even now. Do so again!” (Prayer by Douglas McKelvey from the Liturgy for Nights & Days of Doubt.)

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for the helmet the hope of salvation. Reflect How should believers be distinct from unbelievers? When you were growing up, did anyone ever tell you that “nothing good ever happens after midnight?” Well, the apostle Paul would probably agree because in today’s verses, h