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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 114 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 64 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 44 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 273 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 253 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 203 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 183 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 134 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 114 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 63 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...

Arnie Cole
Feb 44 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 284 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 233 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 205 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...

Mark Catlin
Jan 174 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...

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
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