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Have you ever played the "should I" game? The game where you debate whether or not you should do something. Sure, it may help someone out, but is it really worth the effort? Before you decide, join Celeste as she opens up the Bible to share some wisdom from God that might help you make your decision.

Have you ever felt like your talents and skills are being disrespected? Like, if you don't stand up for yourself, you'll never be taken seriously? But what if, other than acting out of pride, there was another way? Ben is here today to share a story from his past where by listening to the Bible, he found an experience far better than what he could have planned for himself.

Did you know that lies are a liar? It's true. Because instead of making our lives easier, like the lie promises, lies almost always make our lives that much more difficult. As a teacher, Madison has seen this in her students. And as a Christian, she knows of a better way to live from the Bible that she'll share with you.

Look around the world, and there's no denying that we have become an "instant gratification" kind of society. Tasks that took our parents or grandparents hours to do can now be accomplished in minutes or even seconds. Unfortunately, this can have an impact on our spiritual life. Donna is here today to encourage us with some wisdom from the Bible that will help us persevere even when things take a more than a couple minutes to happen.

Christian or not, many of us are familiar with the famous love chapter in the Bible: "Love is patient..." etc. But while we use these words to express love for each other, these words also describe God's love for us. Karmin is here today to help shine the light on true biblical love.

Every now and then we encounter a situation that rocks us to our core. And in those moments, our true self shines through for all to see. In those moments, what do people see? Tom is here to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help you transform your core into a self that honors God.

Feeling alone often comes with a feeling of being invisible. And with invisibility comes a sense of hopelessness and a feeling that we might never be seen and included by anyone else. Join Jess today as she opens God's word to reveal a truth about Him that shows we're never truly alone.

We all have to live with our own thoughts every day. And while sometimes we can trust our feelings, often, they can be very unreliable and lead us to believe lies about ourselves. Nick is here today to help you with some Scripture and some advice to get your thoughts focused again on the truth.

When it comes to physics, cause and effect is a law. When it comes to temptation and our thought life, though, things aren't so certain. Join Arnie today for some biblical encouragement to help deal with your tempting thoughts.

When life gets busy, our time with God is often the first thing sacrificed. But that can be a huge mistake. Laura is here today to share about her challenges managing her busy schedule and some wisdom she learned from God's Word that helps her find supernatural strength to meet her day.

"You can learn more about a person in an hour of play, than in a year of conversation." Have you heard that before? Have you proved it true with an unguarded comment during a heated game? Nick is here today to share several Bible verses that will help you take control of your speech before it takes control of you.

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.

When considering a decision for Christ, it's quite common for people to worry about their past. Is it possible to be accepted even after everything we've done? Paula is here today to share from the Bible the story of Saul who started as one of the biggest enemies of the new Church. Find out what became of him today.

How many times have you "gotten even" with someone during your life? Even if you haven't, chances are, you seriously considered it at some point for some reason. So, we all probably need to take a minute and listen to what Gary has to share from the Bible that will help us set our minds on more peaceful responses.

We all have a certain desire to be noticed and recognized--to rise above the crowd. But sometimes that recognition can only by selling out a friend. Is it worth it? Rather than climbing this rickety ladder, Cassie has another suggestion taken straight from the Word of God.

How well do you think a garden would grow if you never pulled out the weeds? How well do you think your diet would go if you didn't cut out junk food? How well do you think you could grow spiritually if you only read the latest best sellers? Cameron is here today with a spiritual lift that will help jumpstart your spiritual growth plan.

Do you remember that carnival game where you have to ring the bell by smashing a hammer down on a lever? Only strongest could do it! Sometimes trying to meet all our responsibilities and expectations is like trying to ring that bell--and we're just not strong enough. Before you let discouragement settle in, take a minute for this encouraging from Laura and the Bible.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious and afraid? Where do you turn to find relief? How well does that work? Shannon joins us today to share some wisdom she learned about shifting her focus and finding stability when she's feeling overwhelmed.

We all make mistakes, and what's more, none of us like being called out on our mistakes. So what's the right way to respond when we get corrected? Cameron is here today to share some wisdom from the Proverbs that he turns to in this situation.

We don't need superhero movies to tell us that our anger can feel an awful lot like a monster inside just waiting for us to let our guard down. But we have a source of strength greater than any rage. Celeste is here today to take us back to the Bible to remind us of our strength in Jesus.

Do you feel stuck in your spiritual growth? Like, no matter what you try, you just can't seem to make any progress. Dan is here today with some insights from the Bible that will help you realign your goal and get your unstuck in your spiritual growth.

Are you an over thinker? Do you find your thoughts often swirling towards despair and hopelessness? Laura is here and she knows that feeling. But she's also found a weapon from the Bible that helps her fight back these thoughts and puts her back on solid ground.

The grief of losing a loved one is probably the hardest thing we'll ever have to deal with. But, as Kelsey is here to explain, even in these times God is at work. Join her as she opens the Scriptures to find God's wisdom for our times of grief.

One of the first things we notice about other people, other than their looks, is their faults. And once we see the faults in someone else, it becomes hard to see our own. And it becomes much easier to become critical and unforgiving. Paula is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will shine a mirror back at ourselves.