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We've all had those gross moments when we pull some fruit or vegetable only to find that it's rotten. And even worse is when the rot has spread and we have to clear out a whole produce tray. Gary uses this example and some wisdom from the Bible to help us prevent a similar kind of rot from spreading in our lives.

There's 24 hours in a day. Seven days in a week. 365 days in a year. That sounds like a lot of time, but the older you get, the faster it seems to move. But, if you can spare one minute to join Sam today, the encouragement you receive from God's Word will be more than worth it.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones..." That's how the old song goes. But if you're like most people, you know that the words people say have the potential to cut far deeper. Kelsey is here today to share from the Bible how our words can be used to heal instead of hurt.

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. That verse from the Song of Solomon may be short, but it's incredibly powerful. And it changed Madison's life forever. Join her today as she shares her story, and encourages you to take a look at your own life from a new perspective.

When we're hurt, or wronged by someone else, our desire for justice is understandable. Even considering the idea of forgiveness seems wrong sometimes. But what if there's a greater purpose to forgiveness? Tom is here today to share the story of Joseph from the Bible and shows us how forgiveness revealed God's plan.

Can a seed grow in bad soil? Can fruit grow on a bad tree? Can a human mature with poor nutrition? What about the spiritual side of things? Join Char today as she turns to the Bible for some inspiration for growing spiritually.

If big things aren't happening in your life, it must be because of a lack of faith, right? Jonathan is here today to share some wisdom from the Gospels about the nature and the source of faith that will fuel your prayers for the future.

It's become commonplace to rate our experiences. Whether it's a meal at a restaurant, a flight across the country, or buying a camera online, we're constantly asked for our feedback. Well, what kind of feedback would someone leave about an encounter with you? That's the question Donna considers today as she turns to the Bible for help from God's Word.

We like to say that the grass is greener on the other side. But when was the last time we really took a good look at the grass on our own side? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help us appreciate the abundant gifts God has already given.

We've all been there. Someone says something that was either meant to hurt us, or accidentally touched a sore spot. Next thing we know we're firing back with an attack of our own. Is there a way to avoid this barrage? Celeste is here today to share some helpful advice from the Bible that will help keep your words in check.

Working with other people and dealing with their mistakes can be incredibly frustrating. And if that other person keeps making the same mistakes over and over again without learning... Mark is here today to share some wisdom he learned in the Army, wisdom that might just help you keep your cool in the future.

Have you ever asked, "why should I grow in goodness"? It seems like a silly question because, isn't it self-evident that we should all become..."good-er"? But it turns out there's a very good reason we should all be growing in goodness, and Kate is here today to share what she learned from the Bible.

Do you ever find yourself thinking that there is no way that God could ever use you? That, if only you were more skilled or talented, then maybe God could find a use for you? God doesn't work that way! Ben is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will encourage you to get out there and use the gifts God has given.

We all learn at an early age that some other people have more than us. And for some, they never feel a moment of contentment after that; always striving to be the one with the most. But is there a better way? Jess is here today to share the perspective of Paul from the Bible who managed to find contentment with even very little.

In sports, we're used to the idea of "second stringers," or subs to be called in. But on God's team, there is no bench, we're all meant to be on the field. If you feel like you don't have what it takes, join Cameron for some wisdom from the Bible and some encouragement to get you running again.

Have you ever played the "should I" game? The game where you debate whether or not you should do something. Sure, it may help someone out, but is it really worth the effort? Before you decide, join Celeste as she opens up the Bible to share some wisdom from God that might help you make your decision.

Have you ever felt like your talents and skills are being disrespected? Like, if you don't stand up for yourself, you'll never be taken seriously? But what if, other than acting out of pride, there was another way? Ben is here today to share a story from his past where by listening to the Bible, he found an experience far better than what he could have planned for himself.

Did you know that lies are a liar? It's true. Because instead of making our lives easier, like the lie promises, lies almost always make our lives that much more difficult. As a teacher, Madison has seen this in her students. And as a Christian, she knows of a better way to live from the Bible that she'll share with you.

Look around the world, and there's no denying that we have become an "instant gratification" kind of society. Tasks that took our parents or grandparents hours to do can now be accomplished in minutes or even seconds. Unfortunately, this can have an impact on our spiritual life. Donna is here today to encourage us with some wisdom from the Bible that will help us persevere even when things take a more than a couple minutes to happen.

Christian or not, many of us are familiar with the famous love chapter in the Bible: "Love is patient..." etc. But while we use these words to express love for each other, these words also describe God's love for us. Karmin is here today to help shine the light on true biblical love.

Every now and then we encounter a situation that rocks us to our core. And in those moments, our true self shines through for all to see. In those moments, what do people see? Tom is here to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help you transform your core into a self that honors God.

Feeling alone often comes with a feeling of being invisible. And with invisibility comes a sense of hopelessness and a feeling that we might never be seen and included by anyone else. Join Jess today as she opens God's word to reveal a truth about Him that shows we're never truly alone.

We all have to live with our own thoughts every day. And while sometimes we can trust our feelings, often, they can be very unreliable and lead us to believe lies about ourselves. Nick is here today to help you with some Scripture and some advice to get your thoughts focused again on the truth.

When it comes to physics, cause and effect is a law. When it comes to temptation and our thought life, though, things aren't so certain. Join Arnie today for some biblical encouragement to help deal with your tempting thoughts.