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Why should you forgive when revenge is so acceptable in our culture? Coach Kate Dreesen gives you the biblical reasons and the encouragement to take action and extend forgiveness today! Who do you need to forgive? Today, if there’s someone in your life you need to forgive, take action! Extend forgiveness to them just as God has extended eternal and ultimate forgiveness to you. Who do you need to forgive?

While the wars of the world rage, perhaps some of the most disturbing battles are fought within our minds. Today Coach Zane trains us in how to guard our minds and know God’s peace! Get into the Word and spend some time in prayer today. Pray with thanksgiving! These good spiritual disciplines aim our perspective toward God, and when we are set on Him, peace will overflow into our lives.

There are days when joy comes easily. Other days, not so much! Yet, we are given this fruit of the Spirit to be used and enjoyed. Spiritual Fitness Coach Lydia Robertson shares how to call out the blessing of joy in your life! Call out the blessing of joy in your life by talking, singing, or writing about the goodness you experience from God. As we call out these blessings, we are cultivating joy in our lives!

The warning to control your temper is straightforward but not simple. Coach Nat Crawford explains that anger is not just an involuntary response but an emotion – one that you can manage with God’s help! 1) When anger flares, take a moment to breathe and pray. 2) Reflect on the source of your anger so you can address it more constructively. 3) Practice forgiveness, remembering that this is a process and a choice, not necessarily a one-time act. 4) Cultivate patience and unders

When it comes to self-control, the enemy wants you to think you can never change. Donna Amidon reveals the lies of the evil one and helps you see God’s power, not your own, to make right choices! Think of that one thing in your life that needs self-control. With that in mind, focus on the specific aspects that are in your control and ask the Holy Spirit to help you make godly choices in that area today.

This may not be Thanksgiving Day, but it IS a day to give thanks! Coach Seth reminds us that when we live, love, and serve with a thankful heart, it blesses people in unexpected ways! Find one person to serve today or in the coming week and be sure to serve them with a thankful heart!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today Coach Jonathan shares one of the things we can be most thankful for – God’s goodness in our lives. Everyone’s story is unique – and a great tool for telling others about the Lord. So, what’s your story about and who can you share it with? Write down your Everyday Gospel Story, be prepared when people ask you how you’re doing, and share it with someone! Today is the perfect day to make known God’s work in your life.

Coach Faith Sherrer takes us to Psalm 103 to remind us to “forget not all His benefits”! How will you remember them today? How has God provided for you or blessed you? Let us know in the comment section below. Then, share your story with someone face-to-face today!

Today, Coach Justus Coppinger helps us be spiritually fit and thankful as we consider God's promises for all seasons of life – including our difficult times!  If you haven’t done this yet, start keeping a gratitude journal or list. Reflect on this list daily – ESPECIALLY on the days that are challenging. As you look back, you’ll see how God has been faithful to you and you’ll be able to talk to Him with thanksgiving!

Being grateful might seem to be on the top of everyone's mind this week. But Lydia Robertson reminds us that true gratitude is not a one-time or some-time act. It’s an intentional daily practice fueled by the joy we have in Christ! Beginning today, write down things you are grateful for. Reflect on that list daily, and let it remind you of the many ways God has blessed you. As your list grows, use it to tell others how God has been working in your life!

Forgiving others is essential for life in God’s kingdom, yet it’s very unnatural – even radical to our human hearts. So, where do you start? Coach Gary Dunker lays out some crucial first steps for walking the path of forgiveness. Pray that God would open up your heart to forgive someone who has hurt you. Seek opportunity to meet with this individual and openly forgive them for what they have done. If this person is not reachable, ask God to help you forgive them every time th

Hardships, unmet expectations, sickness, loss--it all adds up. And it often adds up to discouragement. But there is hope! Sherri Kreps gives you a glimpse of God’s timeline to motivate you through the hard times. Take an inventory of your heart and see if there are hard things you are enduring that are causing discouragement. Then, make a list of these things and label them TEMPORARY. Look at the list daily as a reminder of what is temporary and what is eternal!

Destroy destructive thoughts! Today Caleb White coaches you on being proactive in your thought life with self-talk that comes from the One who knows you, loves you, and is committed to your spiritual growth and well-being Today, fix your thoughts on the fact that you are cared for and loved by the most important person ever, Jesus! Direct your attention to things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Coach Lydia Robertson shares connection points to help you and others walk through one of the toughest human experiences, one that Jesus knew all too well – loneliness. Offer a gesture of connection. Reach out to someone to say, “Hey, I’m thinking of you today and hope you are doing well.” Schedule to have coffee with a friend. Call a family member, even if just for a brief conversation. No matter if it is a friend, family member, or stranger, you can have an impact today by

We're told, “Don’t worry, be happy.” But how do you keep from worrying? What do you do instead?  Coach Ricky opens the Bible and shows us the power and peace we can access when we go to God in everything! Go to God with everything that worries you today, being reminded that He is bigger than whatever you face and in Him you have the peace which surpasses all understanding and guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus!

Everyone has heard about the power of prayer. But do we practice it with each other? Today Coach Shannon explains the importance of seeking prayer—mutual prayer! Ask someone to pray for you. Be vulnerable and share your needs and concerns with another believer who you trust and who cares for you. Then, offer to pray for them as well.

Self-control is more than NOT doing the bad things, it’s also about DOING the good things! What might that be for you? Fitness coach Mark Geist helps you see the rewards of living as God’s spiritual “athletes.” Today’s challenge is very practical! Whether it’s portion control of what you eat, or limiting media that you are consuming, critically assess the “junk food” in your life and cut something out. By doing so, you’ll move one step closer to the prize.

When you're down in the dumps and down on yourself it’s good to talk to someone. But you may be surprised at who Coach Seth tells you to talk to first! Join him for a close look at Psalm 88! When you feel like you are defeated, remind yourself who you belong to and take the conversation to God! What are you going to tell God today?

What if you didn’t have to endlessly chase your desires? What if you could get off that treadmill and fall contentedly into the arms of Jesus? Coach Jenny Hietbrink points to the abundant life and how you can experience that life of contentment in Jesus. What are you desiring more of these days? How will that make you happy? Bring this to the Lord, embrace His Word in your life today, and ask Him to give you ultimate fulfillment and contentment.

Forgiving someone is hard. So hard. Yet, it is important, in fact necessary to live a spiritually healthy life according to God’s plan. Jon Winkelman explains how adapting the right focus makes it doable. Because God knows everything about you and is at work in your life, you can choose to forgive. Trust His work and choose to forgive today.

How has God’s gentle, patient hand brought you to where you are today? Coach Celeste urges you to consider God’s gentleness in your life and how you can reflect it to others! Reflect on God’s gentle hand and how He has pursued you throughout your life. How has He shown you gentleness? Ask Him to help you follow His example. Also, ask Him to reveal if you are harboring any unforgiveness. Thank God for revealing these things to you and for His help in growing gentleness within

In today’s episode, Spiritual Fitness Coach Alejandro Duran introduces you to a very powerful Bible passage that will help you Win Today over worry and fear! What do you fear the most today? Instead of focusing on that fear, give Jesus your concern and pray that He would replace it with His peace!

An attitude that says “they’re so bad and I’m so good” shouts self-righteousness and labels you as a hypocrite.  But there is a better way, a better attitude!   Today Donna Amidon reveals how humility and divine dependence can replace pride.   Ask yourself: Am I quick to point out the faults of others, and overlook MY need for forgiveness?  Remember, before God, we ALL need forgiveness because we’re not perfect, but we are loved and redeemed by a perfect God.

We don’t have to wait for many things in our society today. But waiting on God – that's an important part of growing spiritually. Coach Justus shows you how to Win Today with patience! Choose patience today as you wait on God and others, remembering that God’s plan for you is better than anything you or I could even imagine!