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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.

"I'm not good enough." "I don't have what it takes." "I'm too young." "I'm not as gifted as others." "I should just give up." Do these voices sound familiar? Donna is here to share some encouragement from the Bible that will help put your thoughts in a better place.

Every day is full of choices to make. And some days bring important choices that will impact the rest of your life. So how do we make the right choice? Join Laura today as she looks at a choice made by Abram's nephew Lot. In looking at the consequences of his decision, we'll learn how to make good choices for ourselves.

If you've been hurt by someone in the past, you know how tiring it can be to carry that burden. Maybe you've heard that you need to forgive those who have hurt you, but don't know how. Stefanie is here today with some encouraging words from Scripture that will show you how to forgive others.

Have you ever considered how the substance we use to bathe ourselves can also, in certain conditions carve a river valley out of rock? Today Nat joins us today to help us see how Jesus demonstrated a similar kind of gentle power in his life. We'll see how to find that power in our own lives as well.

What's holding you back? What's keeping you from being more bold in your faith? Shannon in here to share some encouragement from the Bible that gets her going whenever fear tries to hold her back.

We all like to be recognized for a job well done. But have the pats on your back been coming more from yourself than from others lately? Gary is here today to share a cautionary tale from the Bible that will help put our pride back in perspective.

Your busy life requires a frenzied pace. But your walk with Jesus and others might require you to slow down! Take a moment as Christa invites you to consider patience in a new light.

Self-control is not a very popular topic because it often means denying ourselves the things that we like. While we may know deep down that losing all restraint can't be good, it's hard to understand why. Kelsey is here to help us see how a little self-control goes a long ways. And we'll get some wisdom from the Bible that will help keep the walls of our life strong.

Do you find it hard to spend time with Jesus? Are there just too many other things that need to be taken care of before you work Jesus into your schedule? Laura is here to share some wisdom she learned from the story of Mary and Martha in the Bible to help you set your priorities.

Jealousy has been described as a monster, and for good reason. When it catches us, it consumes us and transforms us into a monster ourselves. Is there no where to go to find safety? Sherri is here today and has some wisdom from the Bible to share that will help us find a safe haven from the jealousy monster.

You ever notice how much we demand of our money? We ask that it not just pay our bills or buy our groceries, we ask that it provide peace to our minds and secure us from calamity--things money has never been able to do. But if it's peace and security you're looking for, Kelsey is here today with some encouraging words from the Bible to help you find just that.

Hope is only as good as the object it's placed in. We hope the forecaster is right about plenty of sun for the weekend--but those tools are only so good. So what about hope placed in an eternal, loving Creator who never changes? Join Laura today for a hopeful look at Psalm 42.

Do you have more anger than peace in your life? More hate than love? If your life is producing more of the bad stuff than the good, maybe it's time to look at the fuel you're using. Join Seth today as he shares some encouragement from God's Word that will get your life firing on all cylinders.

Building physical endurance is never fun--but the first time you run a full 5k, or accomplish something else you couldn't before, well, the results speak for themselves. Developing spiritual endurance is the same. Cameron is here today with some words from the Bible to remember the next time your faith is under fire.

It's a sad but true fact of life that, if you're not worried about something, you're probably not alive. That's a bit of an exaggeration, but not much of one if we're honest with ourselves. But though worry may be inevitable, Donna is here to share some encouragement she found from the Bible; a solution to our worries.

If you're prone to angry outbursts, you know that anger doesn't fight fair; it ambushes you and blows up in your face. Mark knows how hard it can be to spot approaching enemies, and is here to share some advice from God's Word to help you prepare in advance for anger's assault.

Whether you're a parent or not, you probably understand that newborn babies require milk to grow. The same goes for newborn believers. If you're new to the faith, or have been following Christ for most of your life, take a moment to join Cameron as he shares God's wisdom for nurturing spiritual newborns.

With voices constantly telling us who we are--not to mention our own internal voice--it's hard to cut through the noise to find an accurate picture of our true worth. Join Paula today as she takes us on a journey through the Bible to hear God's voice about who you are.

Don't you miss the days when the Jones' were all we had to keep up with? Now we're surrounded by taste makers and influencers and a thousand other voices telling us we're not complete. Join Stefanie today as she shares a reminder from the Bible that will help keep your true worth in mind.

Why do bad things happen to good people? That's a hard enough question to grapple with when thinking about the strangers we see on TV. But what about when that person is you? "Why was I bullied?" "Why did I lose my mom to cancer?" Join Madison today as she shares of her own struggles with questions like this, and about the encouragement she was able to find in God's Word.

If you've ever seen someone getting ahead through telling lies, maybe you've wondered, "why isn't lying the best policy?" Well, it turns out there's a very good reason we should be honest. And today, Mark is here to share some wisdom about this he found from the Bible.

Is knowledge of the Bible something you can just leave to the pastors and teachers? How much do we really need to know to live our day to day lives? The answer may surprise you. Asa is here to share some of that wisdom found in the Bible that might encourage you to start reading for yourself.

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.