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Christmas for the believer is all about hope. Sarah explains more in this encouraging message as we draw near to Christmas.

We're all familiar with the kind of anger that explodes in a sudden outburst. But there's a type of anger that can sit and simmer in the darkness slowly poisoning our lives. Karmin is here today to talk about that kind of anger, and to share some wisdom she learned from the Bible about dealing with it.

Maybe you've heard about the peace and joy and love Christians are supposed to have. But you're a Christian now and nothing seems different. What's the deal? Nick is here today to offer some encouragement from the Bible and help put you on the right path.

Shopping on Amazon, you will never see the message, "Don't you think you've bought enough?" We live in a world that thrives on discontentment, on convincing us to buy just one more thing. If that sounds like you, spend a moment with Leisa today as she opens God's Word to reveal the secret to contentment.

It's always good to take some to focus on the things we are most thankful for. What blessings stand out in your mind? Today we offer up our thanks for you! Happy Thanksgiving from Back to the Bible.

How much is enough for your life today? For many of us, the answer is always, "more than I have now." Are you growing weary of that attitude and the constant feeling of not having enough? Join Tom today as he shares some wisdom from the Book of Proverbs in the Bible.

Does your mind fixate on the frustrating aspects of your life? Does discontentment seem to define your days? How can we move past that? Donna is here today with some wisdom she's learned from the Bible about finding contentment even when life is hard.

Do you know what it's like to be spiritually asymmetrical? To be able to respond to some things in a godly way, but not others? Mark is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible about finding spiritual balance.

Forgiveness is a powerful word. And if you've ever experience it from someone else, you know the kind of freedom it can bring. But it's also incredibly hard when you're the one who has been wronged. Madison is here today to share what she has learned from God's word about the need for forgiveness.

Everyday we are confronted with new beliefs held by the world - new lies that we are asked to conform to. It's enough to make anyone's head spin. But Cameron is here today to share some wisdom he found in the Bible that will help you plant your roots deep in God's truth.

Who do you see when you look in your mirror? What do you find when you read back through your journal? If you're like many people, there's probably plenty there you don't like to see. But how do you look to God's eyes? Justus is here today to share some encouraging words from the Bible to help change your perspective.

We don't often think of the heroes of the Bible, like David, being lonely. But they were people just like us. So how did someone like David cope with loneliness? Gary is here today to share some encouraging words from the Psalms to cling to the next time life tries to isolate you from others.

There are few things more discouraging than feeling like the world is against you. If that's you today, then take a minute to join Madison in the Book of Romans for a powerful word of Encouragement from Scripture.

What if, instead of rushing to give advice or answers, you simply listened? Really listened? Today Donna Amidon coaches you on how to win hearts rather than arguments!

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.