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Money can do quite a bit in our world. But money ought to also come with a big warning sign. Gary is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help illustrate the limits of money. But we'll also find someone much more powerful to whom we can turn.

Self-Control is never a popular subject, but we probably all agree that it's necessary. Donna is here today to share some pointed and practical words from the Bible that will help us all walk in the good plan God has for us.

Looking for ways to increase your faith? Turns out you can grow your faith while also contributing to the lives of those around you. Here's Mark with some encouragement from Scripture that will help you grow stronger in your faith.

Our lives our directed by two forces that are often at odds with each other. Our hearts and our minds. And it can be frustrating to find yourself doing something that, in your mind, is bad for you. Seth knows this frustration, but also knows some wisdom from the Bible that will help you put your mind at ease.

Merry Christmas! Chase and Daniel are here today to remind us of God's great glory. Wherever you are at today, take a moment to sing along and take encouragement from this Christmas classic.

Silent night. Holy night. Probably one of the first Christmas carols you learned. Do you find yourself lying awake nights wondering about God's plan, take a listen. And sing along as Chase and Celeste remind us God's wonderful Savior given to us on that silent night long ago.

Merry Christmas! The original Christmas greeting delivered by the angels promised "peace on earth." So how do we find that peace? Join Laura for this special Christmas message as she explains how you can establish peace with God that will stay with you all year round.

"How will I be remembered?" It's a question many of us ask, especially as we get older. And if you're thinking there's no time left to leave a good memory, stop and take a minute. Listen as Stefanie shares about her own father and the trajectory his life took, and the memories he left behind that have been a comfort ever since.

Today, Gary urges you to embrace the boldness of the shepherds. Share the good news of great joy, just as they did that night in Bethlehem, and spread the message of salvation to those dear to you. Merry Christmas!

Joy seems to be more and more scarce these days. But isn't this the season we're supposed to be "merry and bright"? Is it possible to find joy anymore? Donna is here today to share some good news of great joy from God's word that will help give you a reason to celebrate this holiday season.

There's something about a little child that just makes you want to give gifts to them; to make them smile and happy. Where do we get that from? Join CJ today as he looks at this gift-giving trait and be encouraged in your walk with God.

Ever wonder about the little town of Bethlehem that would become Jesus' birthplace? There's some special significance to that name. Join Chase today as we prepare our hearts for Christmas, and feel free to sing along to this Christmas favorite!

Are the holidays more full of stress than peace? Anxiety instead of joy? Turns out, stress and inconvenience have been part of Christmas from the very beginning. The solution has been there for as long too. Join CJ as he shares some encouragement from the Scriptures to carry you through the holidays.

None of us get to choose the environment we're born into, and many grow up believing that they deserve whatever they got. But a better life is available for everyone. Jemalyn is here today to share from the Scriptures how we can live by faith even through our strongest challenges.

If you're like many people, the Christmas season only brings distress and discouragement. Cari is here today with a spiritual lift just for you and a reminder that things are never as dark as they seem.

If you've watched a loved one gradually lose their awareness of who they are, you know how difficult it can be. Paula knows what it's like, too, and is here to share some comforting words from the Psalms to encourage you.

If you somehow had to carry around 100 pounds of weight throughout your day at work and home, wouldn't you look for ways to get rid of that burden? Guilt is a lot like that weight that many of us carry each day. Mark is here to share some hopeful news from the Bible that will help you get rid of that guilt and finally walk in freedom.

Forgiving others is hard to do. What makes it harder, though, are the misconceptions we may carry about what forgiveness entails. Kelsey is here today to shine some light on what forgiveness is and is not. And she'll take us to the Bible to encourage us to be forgiving to those in our lives who need it.

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.