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When something is described as a "big green monster" it's probably not a good thing to hold on to. Yet many of us keep hold of jealousy in one form or another. And it's destroying us. Shannon is here today with some encouragement from the Bible to help you let go of that monster, and embrace God's grace.

The idea of self-control or discipline is never much fun. But we've all probably seen the fallout when someone else's (or our own) self-control fails. So how can we avoid these disasters and stand strong? Kate is here to share some encouragement from the Bible and her own experiences.

It's not hard to list the problems that arise when jealousy is allowed to thrive in our lives. What's not so easy is finding a way to get rid of it. Paula is here today to help with that with some advice from the Bible that will chase away that old "green-eyed monster."

Motivation can be hard to come by on some days and we let ourselves just float through life. And while this may be fine once in awhile, for some it starts to become a way of life. Stefanie is here today to share some extra motivation and wisdom from the Bible to use as you face the day.

Have you ever had one of those days that was going perfectly until one little thing sets you off on a tantrum? We've probably all been there and been frustrated at how easy we can lose control. But Jonathan has an example from the Bible we can turn to for help next time we feel our temper slipping out of control.

Why do bad things happen to good people? That's a hard enough question to grapple with when thinking about the strangers we see on TV. But what about when that person is you? "Why was I bullied?" "Why did I lose my mom to cancer?" Join Madison today as she shares of her own struggles with questions like this, and about the encouragement she was able to find in God's Word.

What does goodness look like? Sometimes it helps to see an example of what it is NOT like. Today Ben takes us to the New Testament of the Bible to compare two ways of being good. We'll see that true goodness looks out for each other.

Do you find yourself unlovable? Do you question your self-worth and strategize how to earn the notice and affection of others? That's a never-ending task with no winners. But Kelsey is here today to share an amazing truth she learned in the Bible that will help you see your life from a new perspective.

Do you ever wonder how your neighbor can still be using the same cell phone they were using ten years ago? Or how they can still be driving that same old car? Do you feel slightly jealous that they can be content when you are not? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible to reassure us that we can all learn contentment no matter how discontent we may be.

There's a Proverb that says, "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." And most people have probably seen how true that is. So, how do we build the walls back up? Laura is here today with some encouragement from Scripture to help strengthen your defenses.

If you are one who tends to lie often, you've probably notice that it starts to affect your views of others. If you're lying, they must be too! Mark's been down that road and is here to share a couple verses that helped him get to the heart of his lying issue and start living in the truth.

Have you found yourself looking through your pantry and cupboards lately wondering, "do I have enough?" Madison takes us to Matthew to look at an incredible promise from God.

You've been there. You messed up and now you have to 'fess up. Do you remember the fear that held you back? The worry that your relationship with the person will never be the same? But what if they understand? Randy joins us today with some encouraging words from the Bible just for you.

We all know about the need to forgive and forget, right? But what if we've learned the wrong lesson from that? Join Stefanie today as she takes a look at the Bible helps us find out what forgiveness really means.

Some things just go with the territory. And if your mind is constantly focused on your worries and fears, is it any wonder that peace is hard to find? Arnie is here with some challenging Scripture that will help you set you mind on God and find lasting peace.

The old joke says we shouldn't pray for more patience because God will find a way to grow our patience by testing it. But, as one of the fruits of the spirit, patience is a vital part of the Christian's life. Shannon is here today to share how God helped her grow her patience.

Does it feel like life has led you down some dark and lonesome paths lately? Is the only answer just to tough it out? Asa is here today with some insights he's learned from the Bible. And he'll challenge us to embrace the opportunities we have to share God's love as we walk the road with fellow sojourners.

It's natural to think of self-control as just a way of limiting yourself; holding yourself back. But did you know that self-control can actually help you grow in other ways? Laura is here today to share some wisdom she's learned from her time working with horses and time in the Word of God.

Dealing with sexual temptations have been a part of life basically since the beginning. But it's hard to deny the impact that modern technology has had on this struggle. Is there any hope? Nick is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help us redeem our technology and fight temptation.

Have you ever experienced one of those "you know know what you have until it's gone" moments? Those can be painful as we think about the opportunities that might have been missed. Madison is here today with some wisdom from God's Word that will help you embrace the time you are given.

We all take different paths through our lives. And unfortunately, sometimes when following God, it feels like we walk alone. But Celeste is here today to share some encouragement for you wayfaring wanderers from the Bible that will keep your heart focused on God.

The word "good" means a lot of things to a lot of people. And when applied to things like, say, pizza, we won't all agree on what "good" is. So is this what the Bible means when it describes God as good? Hardly. Join Shannon today as she helps us understand the goodness of God.

Our bodies are great at letting us know when something is wrong. When we feel pain or discomfort, we know it's time to seek help. But how do we identify problems within the body of Christ? Jon is here today to open the Bible for us and encourage us to be truthful to each other so the whole body can thrive together.

Is life starting to feel a little claustrophobic? Like every day brings new things to worry about, and before you can take care of one thing, another two things pop up, and before you know it... ... Take a moment today with Laura and a passage from Matthew to take a deep breath and find a new perspective as you begin this new day.