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Growing in faith requires patience. Patience requires faith. Donna Amidon takes us through this important cycle of spiritual life and urges us to never give up! Keep doing what is good, trusting that the roots you're nurturing now will grow into a harvest in the future.

Want your faith to grow? Start by learning about the faithfulness of Jesus! Alejandro Duran talks about the journey of following Jesus by the power of the Holy Spirit. Spend time with Jesus today. Learn from Him, imitate Him and He will, by the power of His Spirit, grow your character and faithfulness.

“How am I glorifying God in what I’m doing?” That’s the question Coach Alex Leyva encourages you to ask to overcome laziness and live on purpose, for a purpose! Ask yourself “How am I glorifying God in what I’m doing?” Pray to God for the endurance to continue working hard to glorify Him! In all you do, remember your purpose to glorify God!

There will always be things in life that make us angry, and in some situations, that is the proper response. However, what we do with our anger matters. Coach Jon Winkelman explains this with a tale about a trumpet, a violin, and self-control. Self-control is possible and you can win today over anger. How? By living at peace with others and trusting God to take care of any vengeance.

Do you feel like you’re spinning your wheels on your spiritual journey? Get some traction with a powerful message from Donna Amidon that will help you break out of the rut! Be a Doer of the Word. The next time you hear a message or sermon that speaks to your heart -- DO something about it. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you to bring change. When you are a DOER of the word, you will be blessed!

Jealousy is referred to as the green-eyed monster for good reason – it destroys relationships. But, as Justus Coppinger explains, jealousy also corrupts our own hearts. Find out how God's wisdom replaces "the monster” with peace and love! When you feel yourself starting to get jealous, focus instead on how you can love the person you are jealous of better.

Spiritual Fitness Coach Nick Orduna shares the principles of faithfulness. Discover what faithfulness is, how it grows in your life, and the ultimate example of this much-needed attribute! Spend some time meditating on words of Psalm 36:5, write them down and remember them today: "Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds."

How do you grow in goodness? How do you even describe goodness, especially the goodness of God? Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps explains, encourages, and challenges you to a specific, prolific growth pattern for goodness found in God’s Word! Read and/or memorize John 15:4-5. Remain in Christ. Intentionally take steps this week to “stay with Him by committing some time each day for prayer and reading God’s Word. Finally, remember that apart from Christ you can do nothing!

Today, fitness coach Mark Geist takes you through Scripture and a thought exercise to help you focus on God’s blessings and pray for his strength over worry and anxiety. When you start to worry, close your eyes and focus on the good things in your life. Then, ask God for His strength over worry and anxiety. Finally, consider memorizing a few key verses to ground you and help you refocus on God’s blessings.

What’s it like to know me? Donna Amidon challenges you to ask yourself this simple, but important question as she shares Scriptural wisdom about how to win today with compassion and kindness. Ask yourself: “What is it like to know me? What is it like to LIVE with me or be around me? Then, remember to “put on” kindness!

Regardless of where you keep your money – your pocketbook, your bank, or stashed in a hole in your closet – you hold on to it with your heart! Jon Winkelman helps you loosen that hold today as he coaches us on overcoming the love of $$$! To win today over greed, learn to love Jesus more by getting into His Word, fellowshipping with God in prayer, and spending time with His people. What small steps, “pivots” will you take to any or all of this today?

What does it mean to “borrow trouble?” Shannon Lenz explains this concept which is a key to understanding how not to add more worries to your plate. This episode will encourage you to take one trusting step at a time! Make a list with two columns. On the first column, write “Today’s Troubles.” In the next column, write “Tomorrow’s Troubles.” Write out all of the worries, fears, and problems on your heart and mind today in the appropriate column. Then, pray about today’s troub

Semper Fi, meaning always faithful, isn’t just for the Marines! God calls each of us to be faithful as well. In today’s episode, Gary Dunker coaches you on what it takes to become spiritually fit and faithful! Be Spirit-led to remain in God’s Word. Give God free reign to grow your faithfulness so that it may be said that you are “always faithful.” Semper-Fi!

We spend our whole lives accumulating and trying to have more. But the end is the same for all of us. When we die, our stuff stays behind. Spiritual Fitness Coach Shannon reminds you that your life is not in your stuff! Ask God to show you where your treasure is. Are you selfishly storing up earthly treasures or treasures in heaven? Are you hoarding your stuff or giving generously? Are you building His kingdom or yours? Then, ask God to show you how to be more rich towards Hi

Dishonesty has a way of hiding deep within our hearts so that it’s easily ignored. Today Alejandro Duran challenges us to take a good hard look at ourselves and not compromise what we do or say, especially when it comes to sharing the Gospel! Winning today means that we don’t compromise the truth for a lie. Winning today means that we share the truth of Christ as it is written, not diluted, because hard conversations are intimidating. How will you win today?

The wounds of betrayal, loss, broken trust and abuse cut deep, but Donna Amidon reminds us that unforgiveness makes these hurts even worse. Find out how God provides a way for you to forgive, be healed and live in peace. Think about that person who has harmed or hurt you, and rather than harbor anger and unforgiveness, show them mercy. Know that your Heavenly Father will repay according to His promise.

Trouble forgiving yourself? Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock shines a light on what often stands in the way of receiving God's forgiveness and how you can step out from the shadow of this struggle into the light of His love! Ask Jesus to help you listen for the I AM shame lies that tell you you’re not accepted and loved. Replace those lies with the truth that because you asked for forgiveness, you ARE forgiven. You can live in freedom knowing, "I AM not my behavior, but

The race of life is a marathon, so be sure to train for spiritual endurance! Coach Faith Sherrer talks from experience about what it’s like to run a long-distance race and how it compares to running and winning your spiritual race! Is there is a sin in your life that’s slowing you down? Be brave and tell another Christian. Ask them to help you be accountable and train for endurance!

Inflation, health costs, taxes – 70% of the people in the U.S. say money is a significant stress in their lives. Are you included in this group? Justus Coppinger takes us to one of Jesus’ teachings to help loosen our grip on money and grab hold of the hope we find in God! As you think about money, 1) Remember the generosity of God and thank Him for the ways He has blessed you. 2) Search your heart and find ways to use your money to love your neighbor so God can be glorified!

You can’t sustain a daily sprint through life. It’s distance that counts! Today fitness coach Mark Geist introduces you to spiritual marathon training for the race that is set before you. Whatever step you take in today’s spiritual race, be sure to share it with someone so they can hold you accountable and encourage you!

You can climb the ladder of self-promotion, but you’ll never reach the top! Thankfully, there is a better way – learning how to walk in the humility of Christ. Today, Coach Caleb White gives us a foothold for revealing pride and growing in humility. Let’s set aside our pride today, seek God's grace, walk in humility, and allow Christ to shine through us as the real hero. Think about this. Pray about it. Do it!

Some of our most important lessons from God are learned while ... waiting. Shannon explains that having patience for the big things requires our attention for the little things as well! When you have to wait—for your food, for the elevator, or when you get stuck in traffic -- take a deep breath, pray, and ask God to help you develop patience in the little things, so you can learn to be patient in the big, important things

It’s always something! Even if you’re not experiencing a catastrophe, there are constant interruptions to your life and fires you’re always busy putting out. So, where’s the peace? Coach Gary Dunker points you to the source of true peace and eternal certainty. Today, seek to grow in peace by spending time in God’s Word where the Holy Spirit can be found.

Need some inspiration? Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps encourages you to face life, not halfheartedly, but with ALL your heart by giving yourself to God’s plan and His power. Discover motivation that will change your work life, your relationships, and your faith! Think of an area in your life where you are just getting by and commit to work at that one area as though the Lord is your boss or supervisor. Think of a relationship in your life that could use some nurturing.