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We tend to move toward where we are looking. So what does that say if we are focused on our worries? Aaron is here today to share some important wisdom from the Bible about keeping our focus on Jesus.

We all want to make the world a better place, but doesn't it seem like it's a losing battle some times? As a result, it's easy to get discouraged and wonder if it's even worth the effort. But Karmin is here today with some encouragement from the Bible to help keep you going.

Does it sometimes feel like God has forgotten about you? Or do you feel like you could be doing so much more for God if the right opportunities came along? What if you're right where God needs you most. Mark is here today to share some wisdom from his time in the military and from God's Word.

As much as we might like to think otherwise, our bodies won't get into shape on their own. Physical fitness doesn't just happen while you sleep. Well, neither does spiritual fitness. Join Coach CJ today as he helps us see how to activate the spiritual muscles God has given us and become the spiritually fit people He created us to be.

We can probably all agree that the world would be better with a lot more goodness in it. But if we're trying to do it on our own, we're missing something important. Stefanie joins us today to help us find the true source of goodness we can tap into.

How do you respond to those voices in your head that tell you you're not good enough? How do you answer when your own mind tries to bring you down? Nick is here today and has some encouragement from the Bible that will help you answer those voices the next time they start speaking up.

Do you ever find yourself longing for the peaceful days of some time past? You're not the only one. If you feel like life can only get more chaotic as you go along, is there any hope for peace at all? Thankfully there is, and Kate is here to share how she is able to find peace in her life.

It's hard to get anywhere in life if you don't know where you're going, or how to get there. That's why the Bible is so important. Karmin is here today to share a verse from the Bible that helps keeps her on God's path through life.

We all know what it's like to be stuck in a rut. Maybe it's emotionally, or creatively stuck, but whatever it is, it's hard to escape. That's especially true of being spiritually stuck. Jacob is here today to explain what it means to be spiritually stuck, and to encourage us with a verse from the Bible that will help you get back on track.

Words can never hurt you? Are you sure about that? Bruce offers a more realistic take on the impact of words, especially harsh words. How can you benefit others rather than cripple them with the words you use?

Could you imagine trying to win a basketball game on your own? A lot of us like to do things by ourselves, but have you ever come up against a task that impossible to do solo? The Christian life is a lot like that; a team effort. Nick is here today to share some encouraging words from the Bible to help you regroup and refocus on your spiritual fitness goals.

Do you know what it means to "overdrive" the headlights on your car? It's when you drive too fast at night so you can't stop when you see something with your headlights. Keep that example in mind as you spend a minute with Celeste as she shares the wisdom she learned from the Bible about waiting for the Lord.

Do you find yourself spiritually stuck? Like no matter what you do, you just don't seem to be getting any closer to God? Is there a way forward? Today Stefanie shares with us a passage from the Bible that helps her stay strong and motivated in her Christian life.

Temptations happens to all of us. And even if we're good about avoiding most temptations, we can still be ambushed and left struggling. But there is a way to escape. Mark is here today to share this promise with you from the Bible so you can stand tall the next time temptation tries to bring you down.

It doesn't take a botanist to realize that something went wrong if a seed never grows. And sadly, all that hidden potential goes to waste. Cameron is here with a spiritual lift today to help you make sure that the seed of faith grows strong in your life.

Have you started to think about what you want to do next year to improve yourself? Do you have a reading goal, a health goal? What if we had a goal you could set that wouldn't just improve your year, but your whole life? Nick is here today to open up God's word and share with us the amazing benefits of becoming spiritually fit.

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.