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Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 5:22-24     22 Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he asked them, “Why do you question this in your hearts? 23 Is it easier to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or ‘Stand up and walk’? 24 So I will prove to you that the Son of Man has the authority on earth to forgive sins.” Then Jesus turned to the paralyzed man and said, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and go home!”     Jesus had forgiven the sins of a paralyzed man. The Pharisees and teachers of religi

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 5:33     33 One day some people said to Jesus, “John the Baptist’s disciples fast and pray regularly, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees. Why are your disciples always eating and drinking?”     The watching world has questions about what believers do. Here the Pharisees ask why John the Baptist’s disciples fast and pray but Jesus’ disciples do not. Jesus’ disciples were eating and drinking as usual. The Pharisees thought everyone should be followi

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 6:3-5     3 Jesus replied, “Haven’t you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry? 4 He went into the house of God and broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests can eat. He also gave some to his companions.” 5 And Jesus added, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.”     The Pharisees claimed the disciples of Jesus were harvesting on the Sabbath as they rubbed the grain in their

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 6:17-19     17 When they came down from the mountain, the disciples stood with Jesus on a large, level area, surrounded by many of his followers and by the crowds. There were people from all over Judea and from Jerusalem and from as far north as the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon. 18 They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed. 19 Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 6:29-31     29 “If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. 30 Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. 31 Do to others as you would like them to do to you.”     The disciples of Jesus were instructed by Him to do things that only those with divine love could do. The unbeliever could never do what Jesus suggested. Those who are

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 6:39-40     39 Then Jesus gave the following illustration: “Can one blind person lead another? Won’t they both fall into a ditch? 40 Students are not greater than their teacher. But the student who is fully trained will become like the teacher.”     Jesus reminded His disciples that a blind person cannot be a leader of others. One must be able to see where he is going. Jesus also let His disciples know that when they became fully trained they would be

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 7:1-2     1 When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. 2 At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death.     Jesus’ hometown had rejected Him while Capernaum had welcomed Him. Here He learned that a “highly valued slave” of a Gentile Roman officer was near death. Jesus and His apostles were taking the Messiah’s message to the Jewish people first. The Gentile officer needed help beca

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 7:13-15     13 When the Lord saw her, his heart overflowed with compassion. “Don’t cry!” he said. 14 Then he walked over to the coffin and touched it, and the bearers stopped. “Young man,” he said, “I tell you, get up.” 15 Then the dead boy sat up and began to talk! And Jesus gave him back to his mother.     This passage reveals the heart of Jesus is touched with compassion when He sees others suffering. As the coffin was carried along He walked over

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 7:28-30     28 “I tell you, of all who have ever lived, none is greater than John. Yet even the least person in the Kingdom of God is greater than he is!” 29 When they heard this, all the people—even the tax collectors—agreed that God’s way was right, for they had been baptized by John. 30 But the Pharisees and experts in religious law rejected God’s plan for them, for they had refused John’s baptism.     John the Baptist had a privileged position as

Most Christians believe in prayer, but few actually do it. Learn how to bridge the gap.

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. Therefore encourage one another with these words. Reflect When you read today’s passage, what thoughts or feeli

A reflection on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and how daily Scripture builds lasting spiritual strength for the journey ahead.

Spiritual growth is a journey, not a destination; a continuous process that lasts a lifetime. Spiritual Fitness Coach Nat Crawford talks about how to experience spiritual growth in your life! 1) Make Bible study a non-negotiable part of your daily routine. 2) Participate in the Christian community so you can receive encouragement, accountability, and support as you grow in faith. 3) Live out your faith because growth requires action. 4) Share your faith. Teaching what you kno

Do you imagine God holding a clipboard and checking items off a list as He watches your life, evaluating your worthiness for heaven? "Baptized--check"; "Church attendance--check"; "Tithing--". While religious rituals and practices have their place in the life of faith, they have nothing to do with our salvation. We'll be reminded of God's great love for us in this important message.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Dr. Chuck Lawless discuss the reality of spiritual warfare, emphasizing that it’s a daily battle fought through prayer. They explore how comfort can be a subtle tactic of the enemy, the importance of proactive prayer, and the power of praying for others’ salvation, drawing insight from Ephesians 6:12. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Do you imagine God ho

It's hard to get anywhere in life if you don't know where you're going, or how to get there. That's why the Bible is so important. Karmin is here today to share a verse from the Bible that helps keeps her on God's path through life.

Relationships are an important part of our lives. Join Ben today for our prayer time as we ask for God's love and grace in our relationships.

What does your wardrobe say about you? Sophisticated? Outdoorsy? Athletic? Today coach Justus introduces a new spiritual wardrobe and helps you understand how to clothe yourself with the distinctive qualities of God. Put on your new spiritual clothing and choose to show kindness and mercy to others rather than reacting out of bitterness!

A powerful reflection on Psalm 91 and a military family’s story of finding refuge, strength, and hope under God’s faithful protection.

Evangelism doesn’t always come naturally, even for seasoned believers. Drawing from decades of ministry and teaching, this article explores why evangelism is a spiritual discipline, how obedience fuels renewed passion, and why clearly proclaiming the gospel is essential in reaching a lost world.

Humility can be hard word to swallow, especially when everything inside us tells us to stand up and fight. But as Paul continues his encouraging letter to the Philippians, he challenges them to live a life of humility. And as an example, he points to the life of Jesus Himself. Find out more about the power of a humble servant in today's message.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode, Arnie Cole and theologian Chuck Lawless explore how ordinary people in the Bible learned to pray, drawing lessons from both Old and New Testament examples. Discover practical takeaways for strengthening your own prayer life and learn how praying Scripture can help you grow spiritually as you start the new year. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Humility can be hard word to swallow, especially wh

We all know what it's like to be stuck in a rut. Maybe it's emotionally, or creatively stuck, but whatever it is, it's hard to escape. That's especially true of being spiritually stuck. Jacob is here today to explain what it means to be spiritually stuck, and to encourage us with a verse from the Bible that will help you get back on track.

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. Reflect Have you ever been afraid that Jesus would return and you would be left behind? What do you think caused that fear? When I was in elementary school, I rode the school bus home. One afternoon, I went to the bathroom after school and got delayed having to wait my turn. When I was fi