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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...

Bryon Swanson
Jan 154 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 135 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 95 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,...

Mark Catlin
Dec 30, 20244 min read


Scripture as the Foundation for Spiritual Fitness
When we talk about fitness, we often think of physical exercise, balanced diets, and healthy habits that shape our bodies and give us...

Arnie Cole
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Christmas: A Season for Reflection and Rejuvenation
I know life is busy—so busy, in fact, that it’s easy to feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water. The holiday season often...

Arnie Cole
Dec 25, 20244 min read


Scripture as the Foundation for Disciple-Making
When the supreme Lord of the universe delivers his “parting words” to the world—the last words we will hear from his lips until he...

Arnie Cole
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Purpose of God’s Word (Part 3): Encourage People as They Follow Jesus
When life gets challenging, where do we turn for strength? In the Christian walk, we’re encouraged to find our endurance, hope, and...

Mark Catlin
Dec 20, 20244 min read


The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 2): Equip People for Obedience
During the past several days, we’ve begun a blog “journey” to understand the purpose of Scripture, and we started with its primary role...

Mark Catlin
Dec 18, 20244 min read


The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 1): To Call People to Salvation by Faith
Have you ever wondered why we have the Bible and what role it’s meant to play in our lives? In my experience, we often talk about the...

Mark Catlin
Dec 16, 20244 min read


The Powerful Effects of Daily Scripture Absorption
One of the unique things about the Bible is that its teachings are always confirmed by the best of social science. Why? Because God is...

Arnie Cole
Dec 13, 20243 min read


How to Break Out of a Spiritual Slump
Have you ever felt like your spiritual life is stalled, or you're just going through the motions? As if you’re in a “spiritual slump”?...

Arnie Cole
Dec 11, 20245 min read


What Does it Mean that the Bible is “God’s Word”?
When we call the Bible "God's word," we’re making an extraordinary claim: that the Creator of the universe has spoken, and His voice is...

Mark Catlin
Dec 9, 20244 min read


How a Simple Change in Habits Can Energize You Spiritually
When Bruce turned 47, he found himself staring down a path he’d been treading for years—one marked by long workdays and late nights,...

Arnie Cole
Dec 6, 20245 min read


Building Endurance Through Times of Pain and Suffering
A young boy with a kite stands in a gusty field, struggling against the wind. The kite dips and dives, threatening to break loose, but...

Arnie Cole
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Sanctification as Spiritual Fitness: Strengthening Your Soul for Life’s Journey
Think about what a game changer it would be if, as I grow older, I could also become more physically fit? While we all know that...

Arnie Cole
Nov 27, 20244 min read


Why Reading the Bible Without Obeying It Is Dangerous
At Back to the Bible, we believe that engaging with Scripture regularly is essential for spiritual growth. Our research shows that Christian

Bryon Swanson
Nov 27, 20243 min read


The Bible: Our Primary Source of Spiritual Nourishment
My wife Char is all about being physically fit. In fact, it seems like you can catch her working out 4 to 5 times a week. One of the...

Arnie Cole
Nov 25, 20244 min read
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