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Truth is best received when it’s paired with gentleness. So, how do you add gentleness into your heart and your speech? Sherri Kreps coaches you to share truth with others while extending the gentleness of God’s good grace. Commit to knowing God’s Truth through the study of His Word. Ask Him for a spirit of humility so you can share with others, while extending grace!

She laughs too loud. He’s too messy. Why does she do that? Ever find yourself wanting others to be more like you? Jonathan Haverdink challenges us to check our focus and see people in a different light – the light of Jesus. Is there someone you’ve been unfairly critical of (either recently or a while ago)? If so, reach out to them and say, “I’m sorry.” A simple apology can go a long way in humbling yourself and mending the relationship.

One great way to grow in your faithfulness is to understand more about God’s faithfulness. Spiritual Fitness Coach Alejandro Duran helps you win today with a fresh look at the faithfulness of the Lord which is new every morning! Carve some time out of your schedule today to be alone with God. Ask Him to help you trust Him despite any present or future circumstances!

Coach Justus shares his experience as a long-distance runner to illustrate the need to “pace the race” and run your spiritual race with perseverance and patience! Keep going! Today, pray for the Spirit to guide you in your next step. Then allow your mind to rest in the peace and strength of Jesus so that you can run with him at your side through every joy, and tough moment.

Do you think your life is mundane and unimportant to God? Shannon Lenz challenges you to see where God has placed you, open your eyes to His opportunities, and experience the joy of serving faithfully right where you are! Spend time reading the Bible today so that God’s Word can be on your heart. Then, pray about ways that you can teach His Words diligently to others and talk of them as you go about your day. Ask God to help you walk consistently with Him, in His humble servi

Where do you find strength to forgive, especially when you’ve been hurt? Coach Zane points us to the compassion of Jesus. Discover His power and compassion to forgive yourself, and others! As you consider the compassion of Jesus, pray for strength to radically forgive people in your life, and make the commitment to do so with His help.

Running after riches is an endless, empty pursuit. What’s the alternative? Coach Donna Amidon looks at a parable of Jesus to help us put it all into perspective and learn to be rich toward God. Think of how you can take the extra you have and bless others. Think of at least one person you can bless today with an unexpected gift—big or small. Then, bless them!

There are many good things to pursue in this life, but are your intentions toward them good as well? Seth Walker gives us spiritual coaching pointers on the importance of giving God glory in all our pursuits! Evaluate your intentions. You may be going after things that are good, but are you pursuing them to bring you closer to God, or for your own glory? If it is for your own glory ask yourself and God how you might glorify Him instead!

You’re not alone with God's presence. You’re not vulnerable with God’s power. You’re not needy with God’s provision. Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps helps you win today over fear and worry! To win today over fear and worry, trust in the promise of God’s PRESENCE. Trust in the promise of His POWER. Trust in the promise of His PROVISION. God was present, powerful and the provider for Moses’ needs, and He will likewise walk with you in your needs as well!

Peace often seems like an impossible dream, yet the Bible says it is possible for every believer. Coach Jon Winkelman introduces you to true peace and invites you on a journey to find it, even in the middle of difficulties. How do we grow in peace? Practice. We practice trusting God with our problems. We practice handing God our burdens. We practice believing that He really has overcome the world!

Today coach Donna Amidon assures you that if you’re in a place of shame and guilt – you DON’T have to stay there! Discover the depth of forgiveness and peace God wants to have. Rather than turn inward with shame, COME to Jesus in worship for the forgiveness you’ve received. Remember, we are forgiven much and therefore can LOVE much. Embrace this truth and, as Jesus told the woman in today’s message, "Go in peace."

If God allowed His own Son to spend time in the wilderness, chances are, you’ll find yourself in a time of spiritual wilderness as well. Caleb White talks about how to cope and hope when you go through a time of spiritual drought. If you feel spiritually stuck, 1) Spend time in prayer asking God why you feel stuck. 2) Talk to another believer who can give you a new perspective. 3) Change up your spiritual routine by adding fasting or perhaps a special time of solitude and med

A heart filled with pride leaves little room for Jesus. Today Sherri helps you see pride for what it is, identify it, and take steps to kick it out of your heart! Confess your self-pride to God. Then repent, turning AWAY FROM pride and TOWARD God, asking Him for forgiveness. Finally, continue to learn more about Jesus and follow His example of humility!

How do you find purpose, productivity, and joy in everything you do? Coach Nick Orduna encourages you see your God-give potential through the vision and strength of the Lord! Heed the words of Colossians 3:23, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Pray over this verse asking God to give you vision and strength to follow Him in whatever you do!

Anger. We all have it at times. Some more than others. But how do you respond to such a powerful emotion? How did Jesus respond? Lydia Robertson coaches us on anger. The next time you feel anger, ask yourself, how does God want me to respond? Then pray that He would show you how to act and speak to the situation with His compassion, patience, and kindness.

How has the lack of self-control impacted our nation? Our neighborhoods? Our own lives? Today Coach Gary Dunker reminds us of the high value God places on self-control and how He will nurture this precious spiritual fruit in our lives. Remember the value God places on self-control and invite Him to change the way you behave toward others by strengthening your self-control.

Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps knocks down the notion that the pursuit of happiness is the ultimate answer for living above the fray of suffering and disappointment. Join her to look at the source of all hope and how to win today and every day with joy! Where are you feeling a lack of contentment? Spend time in prayer asking God to help you abide in Him and His love, and to let His words abide in you and help you keep His commandments. Ask Him to help you be content!

When life isn’t going according to your plan, how do you keep going? Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker shares the motivation you need to meet a new day filled with new mercies! Whatever you are going through, lay all of that aside and continue to persevere in the race God has set out before you. When you are feeling down and need some motivation, come back to the passage in Lamentations 3:22-23 and remember that God’s mercies are new every morning, His love never ceases, an

Who do you talk to when you’re down and out? Donna Amidon points you to God! Your sadness isn’t going to surprise Him. Your frustration won’t make Him feel insecure. Discover the joy of being real with God! 1) Think of a situation that’s concerning you -- the one taking over your thoughts. 2) Bring that situation to God and TELL Him all your concerns. 2) ASK Him for what you need. 3)Finally, CONFESS your confidence and faith in God!

Learning something new is usually worth it. But knowing Jesus is of surpassing worth! Find out why, as Coach Jonathan shares the importance of knowing and growing in Jesus. If you haven’t already, download the goTandem app and walk through each day’s spiritual workout, taking in the scripture verses, videos, and teaching, along with the encouragement and challenges that go with each. Have your Bible handy so you can get used to being in God’s Word. Start today and stick with

What is it that’s driving you crazy about “that person”? Are you trying to be helpful or just trying to make yourself feel good? Coach Kate Dreesen helps you pause, reflect on your motives, and remember what the Bible says about criticizing others. When you notice yourself becoming critical, pause and reflect on the reasons for your critique, and remember what the Bible says about criticizing others. Have a kind heart, pray for people you meet, and win today!

What story do you tell yourself about the person you need to forgive? Is what you’re saying accurate? Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock challenges you to think differently in order to forgive as Jesus forgave. If you are stuck in unforgiveness, write down the story you are telling yourself about the other person. Invite Jesus to help you identify any false assumptions you may be using to create the story, then ask Him to help you understand more about that person’s li

Be honest. Are you dishonest? In the big things, the small things, the everyday things? Coach Lydia Robertson calls out the truth about how dishonesty, even when used to enhance our self-perception, destroys it! Be challenged and encouraged to live in God’s truth today and every day! Identify a place where dishonesty might be sneaking into your life. Then commit to 1 week of total honesty in that area. Let us or a friend know of your plan.

Does thinking about what you don’t have, what you can’t do, who you will never be help you? Want a change? Spiritual Fitness Coach Justus Coppinger shares a powerful scripture passage to redirect our focus and help us desire God over everything else! Examine your heart. Ask yourself, “What am I letting control what I desire?” In the moments when you feel jealousy, turn your focus and attention to our loving Father and ask Him to enter your heart, guide you, and help you grow