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Join Janette for a prayer for renewed focus on God.

Read Romans 12:9,21 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good…Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Reflect How do we know what is good versus what is evil? Have you ever watched a movie or read a book that made you unintentionally root for the bad guy? It’s happened to me before. Writers can make the main character seem so likable and cast the antagonists in such a terrible light that I suddenly find myself sympathizing with the ma

If a friend told you they went through a life-changing experience, and then their life didn't change, was the experience really all that great? These are the kinds of people Paul has in mind as he continues his letter to Titus. Instead, he argues that our lives should be overflowing with the grace of Jesus, both in the private and public areas of our lives.

Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Brad Davies, VP at Salem Media Group, discuss the challenges Christians face with online group think and maintaining an authentic identity in Christ. Explore how social media pressures can shape faith expression and learn practical ways to seek God’s approval over public applause. Featuring insights on digital culture, authenticity, and spiritual growth, plus a reflection on Galati

Lies hurt us; not just those who hear them, but those who tell them too. Sean is leading our daily prayer today asking for God's help in keeping our speech pure.

There's an old saying that goes, "those that can't do, teach." But when it comes to the Christian life, we should all be doing both. We teach the next generation best by living out our Christian ideal and morals. Paul encourages us to live a godly life as he continues his letter to Titus.

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.

Read Ephesians 4:31-32 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Reflect What do you think it means to be kind to one another? Posters, mugs, T-shirts, and slogans urge us to “Just Be Kind.” Initiatives encourage people to practice random acts of kindness and “pay it forward.” You see, even the secular world understands t

Sometimes, the most dishonest things we wrestle with are our thoughts about our identity. Coach Alex shares how he knows this kind of struggle first-hand, and how God reminds him of the honest truth and helps him live accordingly!  Meditate on the good news that God made you His masterpiece for His good works. Reflect on how He has changed you and used you for his good purposes to impact other people's lives! Your identity is not given to you by people's definitions or assump

Bitterness rarely announces itself. This Sunday Review explores how unresolved hurt quietly reshapes identity, weakens witness, and why releasing bitterness restores both joy and spiritual impact.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Life, in general, is hard for anyone to navigate alone. The Christian life is doubly challenging. That's why Paul in his letters, time and again, reminds us of the necessity of discipling and mentoring each other. It's only when we are working together that we can stand strong against the lies that try to infiltrate the church. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Look around the world

Would you be more patient if you knew that today is the day Jesus comes back? That’s the challenge Coach Kate poses as she helps you reprioritize life and reset your heart with a little more patience. Say out loud right now, “Maybe today is the day.” And tomorrow, when you open your curtain in the morning, say it again. Make a habit of turning your mind to the coming of the Lord and patience will come with it!

Mark leads our prayer time today asking for God's presence as we walk through life and His help in growing in patience and perseverance.

Life, in general, is hard for anyone to navigate alone. The Christian life is doubly challenging. That's why Paul in his letters, time and again, reminds us of the necessity of discipling and mentoring each other. It's only when we are working together that we can stand strong against the lies that try to infiltrate the church.

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.

The path of recovery often begins in a landscape of rubble. We arrive at the doors of grace with a history of broken promises, fractured relationships, and a heavy bag of "Sunday school" ideas about God that never quite seemed to work in the real world. Many of us spent years running from a version of God we built in our own heads—a cosmic judge waiting for us to trip up, or a distant observer who only cares if we have our act together. But when you hit the bottom, the versio

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this Spiritually Fit Today weekend bonus episode, Braden Pedersen explores Jesus’ teaching from Matthew 7 on judgment and criticism. Discover practical steps to identify the roots of criticism, pause before speaking, and replace judgment with responsibility. Learn how to use your words to build others up and grow in spiritual maturity. For more resources, visit Back to the Bible. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowle

Are you spending time in God's Word to learn how he wants you to live? Paul begins a new letter, this time to a pastor named Titus. As he opens his letter, Paul emphasizes the importance of living a godly life. And this can only come from knowing God's Word.

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.

Some days, it is definitely harder to love people than others. Take a moment to join Janette in prayer and ask God for His love to shine through no matter what kind of day we are having.

Read 1 Timothy 1:15-16 The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost, Jesus Christ might display his perfect patience as an example to those who were to believe in him for eternal life. Reflect Prayerfully consider your sins. How has God been patient toward you? Would you consider yourself quick to become frustrated

Commandment doesn’t sound like a word you’d find in a Valentine's poem, but Spiritual Fitness Coach Justus explains that loving each other as Christ commanded us to do is a high privilege that brings us to our knees and raises us and the people we love to new spiritual heights! Show those around you what it means to love like Jesus. Search for opportunities to humble yourself, serve others, show kindness, and be a friend to someone who needs one! Pray for God to open your eye

Valentine's Day is easy, but real love happens in March. Discover the 1 Corinthians 13 pillars for a marriage that lasts.