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"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.

We've all had those gross moments when we pull some fruit or vegetable only to find that it's rotten. And even worse is when the rot has spread and we have to clear out a whole produce tray. Gary uses this example and some wisdom from the Bible to help us prevent a similar kind of rot from spreading in our lives.

There's 24 hours in a day. Seven days in a week. 365 days in a year. That sounds like a lot of time, but the older you get, the faster it seems to move. But, if you can spare one minute to join Sam today, the encouragement you receive from God's Word will be more than worth it.

"Sticks and stones may break my bones..." That's how the old song goes. But if you're like most people, you know that the words people say have the potential to cut far deeper. Kelsey is here today to share from the Bible how our words can be used to heal instead of hurt.

You are altogether beautiful, my love; there is no flaw in you. That verse from the Song of Solomon may be short, but it's incredibly powerful. And it changed Madison's life forever. Join her today as she shares her story, and encourages you to take a look at your own life from a new perspective.

When we're hurt, or wronged by someone else, our desire for justice is understandable. Even considering the idea of forgiveness seems wrong sometimes. But what if there's a greater purpose to forgiveness? Tom is here today to share the story of Joseph from the Bible and shows us how forgiveness revealed God's plan.

Can a seed grow in bad soil? Can fruit grow on a bad tree? Can a human mature with poor nutrition? What about the spiritual side of things? Join Char today as she turns to the Bible for some inspiration for growing spiritually.

If big things aren't happening in your life, it must be because of a lack of faith, right? Jonathan is here today to share some wisdom from the Gospels about the nature and the source of faith that will fuel your prayers for the future.

It's become commonplace to rate our experiences. Whether it's a meal at a restaurant, a flight across the country, or buying a camera online, we're constantly asked for our feedback. Well, what kind of feedback would someone leave about an encounter with you? That's the question Donna considers today as she turns to the Bible for help from God's Word.

We like to say that the grass is greener on the other side. But when was the last time we really took a good look at the grass on our own side? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help us appreciate the abundant gifts God has already given.

We've all been there. Someone says something that was either meant to hurt us, or accidentally touched a sore spot. Next thing we know we're firing back with an attack of our own. Is there a way to avoid this barrage? Celeste is here today to share some helpful advice from the Bible that will help keep your words in check.

Working with other people and dealing with their mistakes can be incredibly frustrating. And if that other person keeps making the same mistakes over and over again without learning... Mark is here today to share some wisdom he learned in the Army, wisdom that might just help you keep your cool in the future.

Have you ever asked, "why should I grow in goodness"? It seems like a silly question because, isn't it self-evident that we should all become..."good-er"? But it turns out there's a very good reason we should all be growing in goodness, and Kate is here today to share what she learned from the Bible.

Do you ever find yourself thinking that there is no way that God could ever use you? That, if only you were more skilled or talented, then maybe God could find a use for you? God doesn't work that way! Ben is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will encourage you to get out there and use the gifts God has given.

We all learn at an early age that some other people have more than us. And for some, they never feel a moment of contentment after that; always striving to be the one with the most. But is there a better way? Jess is here today to share the perspective of Paul from the Bible who managed to find contentment with even very little.

In sports, we're used to the idea of "second stringers," or subs to be called in. But on God's team, there is no bench, we're all meant to be on the field. If you feel like you don't have what it takes, join Cameron for some wisdom from the Bible and some encouragement to get you running again.