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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