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"Regrets, I've had a few..." Does this sound a bit like you? Maybe the grace and forgiveness of friends is also familiar. Celeste is here today to praise God for the forgiveness she's found for past mistakes. And she'll open the Bible and share some wisdom from God that will help you extend forgiveness to those you love.

This world teaches us many lessons about getting ahead; that we have to look out for ourselves and don't let anyone tell you that you can't have what you want. But is there any downside to this type of pride? Stefanie is here today to share wisdom she's learned from the Bible about living in pride.

How do we all know what is good and bad? Sure, there are some disagreements, but for an awful lot of things, we pretty much all know when we see something good and when we see something bad. What if this idea of good was built-in when the world was made? Today Nick joins us all fills us all in on the source of goodness.

Living up to the standards of other people can be stressful enough. But if we're honest, it's often our own standards for ourselves that really grind us down. If you're feeling the pressure of personal expectations, take a moment to join Leisa for some encouraging and freeing words from the Bible.

Our lives can often play out like a soap opera. Just when we are at peace and all is well, past mistakes come back to haunt us. Maybe not in the form of an old adversary waking from a coma, but in memories that refuse to leave you alone. Tom is here today to share some words from the Bible that will help you leave the past in the past.

Anger is not just a human emotion, it's a divine emotion as well. But that doesn't mean it's always good for us. Stephanie takes us to the Bible today to help us find God's view of anger, and she encourages us to show God's love in our lives.

Do you find yourself being discouraged often? Do some days feel like they're just too much. Jacob is here today to share some observations of his own about his own discouraging days. He'll also provide some wisdom he has learned from the Bible to help you find the encouragement you need.

Doing the right thing when everyone else is going a different way can feel like a very lonely road to follow. But Celeste is here today to encourage you with some promises from the Bible that will remind you that travelers on the narrow way are never alone.

Need an ark? Paul here might be able to help you. But first join him for an encouraging reminder of the power of God's love.

You know how it goes, you're about to drift off to sleep for a good night's rest when suddenly your brain reminds you of something someone said today. Suddenly, you're wide awake and stressing when you should be sleeping. Is it possible to regain control of our thoughts? Seth is here to share some advice from the Bible that will keep your thought live constructive.

In a world that constantly tells us to let go and give in, it can be hard to see the value of self-control. It can even seem impossible. But not only is it needed now more than ever, it's possible. Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help you develop self-control in your life.

What's been causing your world to shake lately? What's got you lying awake at night? What's on the horizon that you just don't want to face? We've all got things like that in our lives. But we also have Stefanie here today with some encouraging words from the Bible. So, take a deep breath, then take a minute to hear what God want to let you know.

The idea that we should be kind is a message we see and hear every day. It's on our pillows, our t-shirts, and even our bumpers. But what does it mean to be kind? Is it the same as being nice? Shannon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible to set us on the right path.

If you're like most people, you probably have a favorite "reality" show--one of those where someone is being judged based on their talent. They're fun shows, but they may be training us to be overly critical. Donna knows all about this, and has found some inspiration in the Bible that helps her speak words of encouragement instead of judgment.

Are you constantly chasing happiness saying, "I'll be happy when I...? Sherri calls this the "Happy-When Syndrome" and rather than bringing happiness, it's a joy killer. But joy and happiness is possible, and Sherri is here to open the Bible show you the value of "abiding."

"Into every life, a little rain must fall..." That's a very gentle description for what are often life-changing events. Events that leave us wondering, "why me, God?" Laura has asked that question herself. And she's here to share some wisdom she's learned from the Bible about how God can use even the most tragic events in our lives.

In the cartoons, when somebody gets really angry, their face turns bright red and steam usually blows out of their ears. And we laugh. But seeing someone lose their temper in real life is anything but funny. Join Mark today for a quick time-out and a word of encouragement from God's Word.

There's a lot in our world that teaches us to hide our doubts. Maybe a fear of getting fired; maybe a fear of being rebuked and rejected. So it's no wonder that so many try to hide their doubts about God from Him. Corrie joins us today with some encouraging words from the Gospels about a man who expressed his doubts, and Jesus' response.

Maybe you've heard before that it is hard for a rich person to enter heaven. Have you ever wondered why that is true? Join Tom today as he opens the Bible and turns to the words of Jesus to help us understand how our money and possessions can become an idol standing between us and Jesus.

Some days it's easy to think that God has forgotten about us; that He is no longer interested in this world and has left us to our own devices. But is that really true? Eva is here today to share some wisdom she's learned from the Bible and her time behind a camera that will help put things in perspective.

It's natural to want to step in and fix the mistakes we see in other people's lives--especially the people closest to us. And while a helping hand is sometimes needed, sometimes what is most needed is a little bit of space. Karmin is here today to encourage us from the Bible and to help us grow in patience, allowing the grace of God to work in the lives of those we love.

Bucket lists can be a great way to keep us motivated, but they can just as easily fuel our discontentment. Does your list of "have nots" make you envious of those who "have"? Madison is here today to share some important reminders from Scripture to help you through your day.

Trying to impress others is a contest that never ends. What's the alternative? Caleb takes us to the words of Jesus for the answer.

On some level we all understand that self-control is necessary in life, but it's not easy to maintain. Is self-control missing from your life? Does it even matter? Stefanie is here to offer some solid coaching from the Bible about the importance of listening to your heavenly coach when it comes to self-control.