NEWS, ARTICLES, DEVOTIONS AND MORE FROM BttB...

None of us like the word, but failure is part of all of our lives. And if we're being honest, sometimes failure can bring out the worst in us. Karmin is here today to share some insights she's learned from baseball and the Scripture about how to respond in a more God-honoring way that will get you back swinging for the fences.

Everybody's a critic--or so the old saying goes. And in these days of social media, it seems to be true. But is that really what our world needs now? Paula is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help shine a light in our rapidly darkening world.

We all know what a "white lie" is. It's those little lies we tell ourselves and others that are meaningless and inconsequential. Except they're not. Mark is here today with some encouraging words from the Bible that show how important honesty is, even in the little things.

Discipline is never fun to talk about; and not fun to receive either. But does it serve a purpose? Karmin is here to share some wisdom from the Bible about the necessity of discipline.

It's hard to overstate the kind of stability that a faithful friend can bring to your life - someone you can always count on regardless of circumstances. Do you have someone like that? Arnie is here today to share about a friend who never breaks His promises.

Are there people in your life who try your patience more than others? Maybe God has them there for a reason. Join Paula as she shares a verse from the Bible that helps her look at these trying situations from a godly perspective.

What do you have to worry about today? No, really - with God in heaven watching over you, what do you have worth worrying about? Stefanie is here today with the answer straight from Jesus' mouth.

Have you ever put yourself in the spiritual doghouse? Have you sinned in some way and you're sure God is done with you? Think again. Arnie is here today with some encouraging words from Scripture that will get you out of the doghouse.

It's easy enough to become distracted when say, studying, or trying to work. But when distractions creep into our spiritual lives, the loss of focus can lead to some dark days. Laura is here today to share some of what she's learned from the Bible about staying focused.

Sometimes we think that the only way to get what we want out of life is to plot and scheme for it, and don't let anyone get in our way. But what if there were a better way? Stephanie is here today to share what she has learned from God's Word about being honest with God about what we need.

It's always very heartwarming to hear of a dog rescued from the streets and given a loving home. Did you know as a believer you have a similar story? Join Mark today to find out how God has recused all of us from a miserable life.

If you've ever been lost, you know uncomfortable it is as the doubts and fears start to settle in. That's why a guide showing up to help is such a relief. Today Brenda is here to share a similar lesson she's learned and will share some wisdom from the Bible that helps keep her from straying too far.

Summer's were made for being lazy, right? Well, maybe, but there are certain things we need to stay diligent at even when it feels easier to just do nothing. Join Arnie as he shares some words from Scripture to help you get in gear.

Ever think of a dog training you? Join Madison today as she shares some wisdom from the Bible and how loving her dog has helped her keep her anger in check.

What can a dog teach us about our relationship with God? Quite a bit actually. Join Jim today as he shares some wisdom he learned from Scripture, and from his dog Buster.

As fun as it sounds, you probably realize that eating nothing but junk food will have some negative effects on your health. Well, holding on to negative emotions like jealousy can have a similar effect on our spiritual health. Join Madison today as she shares some wisdom from God's word that will help put your spiritual fitness back on track.

Freedom always comes at a cost, but it is meant to be enjoyed. Today as we remember those who fought and died for our freedom, let's take time to praise God for the freedoms we enjoy.

We all like to think that we're good people, but where does goodness really come from? Join Asa today as we meditate on Psalm 119 and pray for God's goodness to permeate our life as we spend time in His word.

If you're like some people, you take pride in being able to tackle a huge to-do list on a daily basis. But that will only lead to burn-out and more stress. Laura is here today to share some wisdom she learned from the Bible that will help you too.

"One kind word can change someone's day." Have you ever heard that, or seen it posted somewhere? It seems a bit simplistic at best, and even a bit cheesy. At least that what Kelsey thought until she reflected on it a bit more. And she's here to share with you what she learned, and maybe change your day in the process.

It's easy to get caught up playing the comparison game. We see what others have and decide that our life just isn't as good because they have more. But Celeste is here with some wisdom from the Bible that will turn your perception around and will help you see that maybe you have something they want.

There are reasons to be encouraged AND people for you to share that encouragement with! Who will you encourage today?

So you're a Christian, now what? You've trusted your life to Jesus, but how do you grow in your faith? Turns out, growing faith is not all that difficult. Corrie is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help you take your faith life to the next level.

Things like planning ahead for our future, and investing wisely are commendable and even biblical. But if we're not careful, they can also lead us into a trap. Tom is here today to share a story from the Bible of one who fell into this trap. From his example we'll learn how to be on our guard.