NEWS AND MORE FROM BttB...

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.

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

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.

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.