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Do you find yourself unlovable? Do you question your self-worth and strategize how to earn the notice and affection of others? That's a never-ending task with no winners. But Kelsey is here today to share an amazing truth she learned in the Bible that will help you see your life from a new perspective.

Do you ever wonder how your neighbor can still be using the same cell phone they were using ten years ago? Or how they can still be driving that same old car? Do you feel slightly jealous that they can be content when you are not? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible to reassure us that we can all learn contentment no matter how discontent we may be.

There's a Proverb that says, "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." And most people have probably seen how true that is. So, how do we build the walls back up? Laura is here today with some encouragement from Scripture to help strengthen your defenses.

If you are one who tends to lie often, you've probably notice that it starts to affect your views of others. If you're lying, they must be too! Mark's been down that road and is here to share a couple verses that helped him get to the heart of his lying issue and start living in the truth.

Have you found yourself looking through your pantry and cupboards lately wondering, "do I have enough?" Madison takes us to Matthew to look at an incredible promise from God.

You've been there. You messed up and now you have to 'fess up. Do you remember the fear that held you back? The worry that your relationship with the person will never be the same? But what if they understand? Randy joins us today with some encouraging words from the Bible just for you.

We all know about the need to forgive and forget, right? But what if we've learned the wrong lesson from that? Join Stefanie today as she takes a look at the Bible helps us find out what forgiveness really means.

Some things just go with the territory. And if your mind is constantly focused on your worries and fears, is it any wonder that peace is hard to find? Arnie is here with some challenging Scripture that will help you set you mind on God and find lasting peace.

The old joke says we shouldn't pray for more patience because God will find a way to grow our patience by testing it. But, as one of the fruits of the spirit, patience is a vital part of the Christian's life. Shannon is here today to share how God helped her grow her patience.

Does it feel like life has led you down some dark and lonesome paths lately? Is the only answer just to tough it out? Asa is here today with some insights he's learned from the Bible. And he'll challenge us to embrace the opportunities we have to share God's love as we walk the road with fellow sojourners.

It's natural to think of self-control as just a way of limiting yourself; holding yourself back. But did you know that self-control can actually help you grow in other ways? Laura is here today to share some wisdom she's learned from her time working with horses and time in the Word of God.

Dealing with sexual temptations have been a part of life basically since the beginning. But it's hard to deny the impact that modern technology has had on this struggle. Is there any hope? Nick is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help us redeem our technology and fight temptation.

Have you ever experienced one of those "you know know what you have until it's gone" moments? Those can be painful as we think about the opportunities that might have been missed. Madison is here today with some wisdom from God's Word that will help you embrace the time you are given.

We all take different paths through our lives. And unfortunately, sometimes when following God, it feels like we walk alone. But Celeste is here today to share some encouragement for you wayfaring wanderers from the Bible that will keep your heart focused on God.

The word "good" means a lot of things to a lot of people. And when applied to things like, say, pizza, we won't all agree on what "good" is. So is this what the Bible means when it describes God as good? Hardly. Join Shannon today as she helps us understand the goodness of God.

Our bodies are great at letting us know when something is wrong. When we feel pain or discomfort, we know it's time to seek help. But how do we identify problems within the body of Christ? Jon is here today to open the Bible for us and encourage us to be truthful to each other so the whole body can thrive together.

Is life starting to feel a little claustrophobic? Like every day brings new things to worry about, and before you can take care of one thing, another two things pop up, and before you know it... ... Take a moment today with Laura and a passage from Matthew to take a deep breath and find a new perspective as you begin this new day.

Do you feel like temptation has been blindsiding you lately? You think you're ready for it, but then, BAM, you're down before you know it. Mark is here today with some advice he learned in the military and some wisdom from Scripture that just might help you get the upper hand over temptation.

What comes to mind when you think of gentleness? It's often seen as a "weak" attitude with little value. But Sherri is here today to open the Word of God and show us God's plan for gentleness in our lives.

It can be easy to forgive someone when their sin is just a "one-off," a mistake that any of us could make. But what if that person keeps on sinning against you. Is there a limit to forgiveness? Steve takes us to the Bible today to show how and why we should keep on forgiving, no matter what.

We've all been through those dark times: someone we loved died; someone turned their back on us; we messed up and have to pay the price. In those times, it can feel like we've been abandoned in the dark. But take a minute today to join Sarah as she shares some encouraging words from the Bible that a friend once shared with her.

We have people all through our life who underestimate us and make us feel small. Life is even harder when one of those voices is your own. Today, Celeste joins us with some truth from the Bible that will help you stand up against the lies we're told.

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.