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You probably sang that old song about sticks and stones when you were younger. The one that ends with, "...but names will never hurt me." It's a nice thought, but we all know how sharp and knife-like another person's criticisms can be. Mark is here today with some encouragement from the Bible that will help you put those sharp words back in their sheath.

Sometimes, despite all the plans and arrangements, we wind up alone at the holidays. And while many seem to see this as a bad sign, Stefanie learned that this is not the case. Join us as she shares an important lesson she learned many years back when she was forced to spend a Christmas without the one she loved most.

The Christmas season is full of joy, but it can also bring unexpected moments of discouragement and frustration. Nat shares Romans 15:13, a powerful reminder that our hope and joy aren’t tied to the gifts we give or receive—they’re anchored in Christ alone. Let this truth encourage you to find lasting peace and joy in Him this season.

We've all learned that when someone challenges us, we should stand up for ourselves and "fight fire with fire." But so often that just leads to a lot of hurt feelings and ruined friendships. Shannon is here to share some biblical wisdom about a better way to respond the next time we feel the need to "put 'em' up."

A lot of people live life constantly afraid that some day they'll stand before God and find out that they weren't good enough. And, well, they're right. We'll never be good enough to meet God's standards. But that's the bad news. Justus is here today to share with you the Good News that will allow us all to look forward to that day standing before God with anticipation instead of dread.

It's not uncommon to find someone trying to exercise some self-restraint during the Christmas season--only one cookie; just one serving of pie. But have you ever considered the need for some spiritual self-restraint? Sherri is here to help us prepare for the spiritual temptations we may face this holiday season.

If you've ever sent off a text message or email, or even spoke before thinking about what you were about to say, you know how damaging our words can be. Nick is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible about guarding our words to remember the next time we feel our anger start to bubble.

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 it is 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.

Ever feel like peace at Christmas time is more of a myth than a reality? It's easy to get lost in the hustle of the holidays. But there is an escape. Join Donna today as she shares some wisdom from the Bible and God's plan for a peaceful Christmas.

Christmas for the believer is all about hope. Sarah explains more in this encouraging message as we draw near to Christmas.

We're all familiar with the kind of anger that explodes in a sudden outburst. But there's a type of anger that can sit and simmer in the darkness slowly poisoning our lives. Karmin is here today to talk about that kind of anger, and to share some wisdom she learned from the Bible about dealing with it.

Maybe you've heard about the peace and joy and love Christians are supposed to have. But you're a Christian now and nothing seems different. What's the deal? Nick is here today to offer some encouragement from the Bible and help put you on the right path.

Shopping on Amazon, you will never see the message, "Don't you think you've bought enough?" We live in a world that thrives on discontentment, on convincing us to buy just one more thing. If that sounds like you, spend a moment with Leisa today as she opens God's Word to reveal the secret to contentment.

It's always good to take some to focus on the things we are most thankful for. What blessings stand out in your mind? Today we offer up our thanks for you! Happy Thanksgiving from Back to the Bible.

How much is enough for your life today? For many of us, the answer is always, "more than I have now." Are you growing weary of that attitude and the constant feeling of not having enough? Join Tom today as he shares some wisdom from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Does your mind fixate on the frustrating aspects of your life? Does discontentment seem to define your days? How can we move past that? Donna is here today with some wisdom she's learned from the Bible about finding contentment even when life is hard.

Do you know what it's like to be spiritually asymmetrical? To be able to respond to some things in a godly way, but not others? Mark is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible about finding spiritual balance.

Forgiveness is a powerful word. And if you've ever experience it from someone else, you know the kind of freedom it can bring. But it's also incredibly hard when you're the one who has been wronged. Madison is here today to share what she has learned from God's word about the need for forgiveness.

Everyday we are confronted with new beliefs held by the world - new lies that we are asked to conform to. It's enough to make anyone's head spin. But Cameron is here today to share some wisdom he found in the Bible that will help you plant your roots deep in God's truth.

Who do you see when you look in your mirror? What do you find when you read back through your journal? If you're like many people, there's probably plenty there you don't like to see. But how do you look to God's eyes? Justus is here today to share some encouraging words from the Bible to help change your perspective.

We don't often think of the heroes of the Bible, like David, being lonely. But they were people just like us. So how did someone like David cope with loneliness? Gary is here today to share some encouraging words from the Psalms to cling to the next time life tries to isolate you from others.

There are few things more discouraging than feeling like the world is against you. If that's you today, then take a minute to join Madison in the Book of Romans for a powerful word of Encouragement from Scripture.

What if, instead of rushing to give advice or answers, you simply listened? Really listened? Today Donna Amidon coaches you on how to win hearts rather than arguments!

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.