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The Ministry of Encouragement: Strengthening Others in Their Faith
“I'm not sure what to say when someone is struggling.” “What if my attempts at encouragement fall flat?” “How can I be supportive without...

Arnie Cole
Mar 25, 20254 min read


Learning to Listen: A Guide to Hearing God's Voice
“Does God still speak today? And if He does, how do I know it’s really Him?” If you’ve ever asked these questions, you’re asking some of the most important questions of the Christian life. Many believers struggle with uncertainty about hearing God’s voice. Even though I’ve been a Christian for many years now and lead a Christian organization, I still sometimes wrestle with knowing God’s will in a given situation. Do you feel the same way? We read about biblical figures who

Arnie Cole
Mar 20, 20255 min read


So You Want to Disciple Someone: A Beginner's Guide
“Me, disciple someone? But I'm still figuring things out myself!” If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’re not alone! Many...

Arnie Cole
Mar 18, 20255 min read


Half-Armored is Half-Ready: Why We Need God’s Complete Protection
Imagine a soldier entering battle wearing a helmet and breastplate but leaving his legs completely exposed. Or picture a warrior carrying...

Arnie Cole
Mar 13, 20254 min read


How to Start Identifying and Using Your Spiritual Gifts
Have you ever watched a master craftsman at work? There’s something captivating about seeing someone use their tools with practiced skill...

Bryon Swanson
Mar 11, 20254 min read


3 Tips for Starting a Daily Prayer Time You'll Actually Stick With
Have you ever watched a child learn to ride a bike? They start with training wheels, wobbling and uncertain. Then, gradually, they gain...

Bryon Swanson
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Investing in Eternity: Why Supporting Nonprofits is a Christian Calling
The gleaming office towers of our cities stand as monuments to worldly success, while our bank accounts and investment portfolios promise...

Bryon Swanson
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Start Strong: How Morning Devotions Can Transform Your Day
Ever notice how professional athletes have pre-game routines? They don’t just show up and play—they follow carefully crafted patterns to...

Arnie Cole
Feb 27, 20253 min read


Psalm 23: Your Best Life Now
A few years ago, Joel Osteen’s book Your Best Life Now topped the bestseller lists with its promise of health, wealth, and prosperity for...

Arnie Cole
Feb 25, 20253 min read


The Church: God's Spiritual Fitness Center
Imagine signing up for a gym membership and paying your dues but never attending a class, joining a training group, or building...

Arnie Cole
Feb 20, 20253 min read


The Great Commission is Not the Great Suggestion
Imagine receiving a direct order from the President of the United States. The command comes with full executive authority, backed by all...

Arnie Cole
Feb 18, 20253 min read


The Warrior’s Manual: How to Wield the Bible in the Face of Temptation
Picture a master swordsman training an apprentice. The master doesn’t simply hand over the sword and wish the student good luck. Instead,...

Arnie Cole
Feb 13, 20254 min read


How to Study a Book of the Bible: Step-by-Step Guide
Imagine being handed a letter from a dear friend who lives across the world—someone wise, someone who knows you deeply, someone who has...

Arnie Cole
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Christian Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide to Its Spiritual Fitness Benefits
Professional athletes know a secret that serves the rest of us well: sometimes less is more. Think about it. They deliberately build rest...

Arnie Cole
Feb 6, 20253 min read


Better Together: The Spiritual Fitness-Inducing Power of Christian Community
Watch a pride of lions in the wild, and you’ll notice something fascinating: they instinctively know that survival depends on staying together. Whether hunting, raising cubs, or defending territory, lions understand that isolation means vulnerability, while togetherness means strength. God has woven this principle of community deep into creation, and nowhere is it more vital than in the Christian life. Sadly, however, most of us struggle to find or maintain deep community in

Arnie Cole
Feb 4, 20254 min read


Beyond Mere Ritual: Discovering the Father's Heart in the Lord's Prayer
Have you ever caught yourself saying the Lord's Prayer without really praying it? Perhaps you've mumbled the familiar words while your...

Arnie Cole
Jan 28, 20254 min read


At God's Door: The Power of Persistent Prayer
Life has a way of surprising us with unexpected challenges. Perhaps you're facing the heartache of a broken relationship, wrestling with...

Arnie Cole
Jan 23, 20253 min read


Why Scripture Absorption is the Key to Spiritual Resilience
Nearly seventeen hundred years ago, a young Christian named Evagrius Ponticus went deep into the desert to fight the devil. Evagrius had...

Arnie Cole
Jan 20, 20255 min read


What is the “Gospel”? An Answer in Three Parts
We have probably all received news that changed our lives significantly. We’ve head bad news of the death of family member, a cancer diagnosis, or rejection from yet another job application. We’ve also heard good news, like the birth of child, hearing that our body is cancer-free, or landing our dream job that we’ve worked toward our entire lives. We can all understand the power of good and bad news to change the direction of our lives. There is no better news than the gospe

Back to the Bible
Jan 17, 20254 min read


Why You Should Memorize Scripture (and How It Will Change Your Life)
The Bible is more than a book—it is the Word of God, alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). It is the Christian’s primary source of spiritual nourishment, offering wisdom, guidance, and renewal for every area of life. Yet, in the busyness of our lives and the constant distractions caused by smartphones and social media, many believers never slow down to participate in a powerfully effective spiritual practice: the discipline of Scripture memory.

Back to the Bible
Jan 15, 20254 min read


Finding the Power to Live a New Life: An Introduction to the Holy Spirit
In my time as CEO of Back to the Bible , I’ve heard countless stories of people yearning for transformation in their Christian lives. In...

Arnie Cole
Jan 13, 20255 min read


The Local Church: God’s Chosen Spiritual Fitness Community
Imagine an athlete training for a marathon. Each day, they rise early to follow a carefully designed regimen, including nutrition,...

Arnie Cole
Jan 9, 20255 min read


Resolve to Be Spiritually Fit This New Year
As we turn the page to a new year, many of us reflect on resolutions—ways to better our health, improve our routines, or grow in our...

Arnie Cole
Dec 31, 20243 min read


Three Practical Ways to Begin Cultivating Humility
In our world today, it seems like arrogance and pride are consistently rewarded. It can feel like the most self-promoting, self-exalting, and self-centered are also the most successful. And, perhaps according to worldly values, this is true. The Scriptures, however, make clear that God has a different posture toward pride. Humility is a sign of spiritual fitness, while pride is a symptom of spiritual disease. James and Peter write to the first-century church that “God opposes

Back to the Bible
Dec 30, 20244 min read
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