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There are a lot of things regarding God's will that we just don't know. But we still know quite a bit! Paul continues his letter to the Thessalonians by reminding his readers about the kind of life God expects from those who preach His name. Consider how you are living to honor the Lord with today's message.

Have you found yourself looking through your pantry and cupboards lately wondering, "do I have enough?" Madison takes us to Matthew to look at an incredible promise from God.

How are you using the time you've been given today? Take a minute to join Sean for our daily prayer time as we ask God for wisdom in managing our time.

We're told, “Don’t worry, be happy.” But how do you keep from worrying? What do you do instead? Coach Ricky opens the Bible and shows us the power and peace we can access when we go to God in everything! Go to God with everything that worries you today, being reminded that He is bigger than whatever you face and in Him you have the peace which surpasses all understanding and guards your heart and mind in Christ Jesus!

Discover how God's presence, the Holy Spirit, and the truth of Scripture provide unshakable peace when loneliness, fear, and life's storms threaten to overwhelm you.

Read Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men… Reflect What is your attitude towards work? Do you work hard or hardly work? I was driving around town the other day and I noticed something. It seemed like every other business I passed had a sign in the window that said, “Now Hiring.” A quick internet search confirmed what I had noticed—there are a lot of job openings right now and labor shortage. According to the US Bureau of Labor

BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Who is the Holy Spirit, and why do we often misunderstand Him? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the personal nature of the Holy Spirit, His role in the Trinity, and how He dwells within every believer, guiding, teaching, and transforming us daily to become more like Jesus. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY Why do so many leaders fall when they’re alone? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Wayne Pederson di

You've been there. You messed up and now you have to 'fess up. Do you remember the fear that held you back? The worry that your relationship with the person will never be the same? But what if they understand? Randy joins us today with some encouraging words from the Bible just for you.

A good father forgives, restores, and keeps His promises. Sherri Kreps introduces us to our good, heavenly Father who invites us into a relationship with Him to be known, forgiven, and renewed. Memorize and rest in your heavenly Father’s promise which says, He has removed our sins as far from us as the east is from the west. (Psalm 103:12)

Do your troubles seem overwhelming? Join Karmin today for our prayer time as she offers some encouragement from Scripture and prays for God's perspective.

These days, it's possible to travel to most places of the world in less than a day. Paul, of course, didn't have the luxury of airplanes, but he did have a strong network of friends, and of course his letters, he could draw upon when he needed to send encouragement. Find out more about the heart of Paul in his encouraging words to the Thessalonian believers.

Has church hurt stolen your hope? Discover how Paul's love for the messy Corinthian church reminds us that God is still at work in imperfect people—and in imperfect churches.

What would people say about you if they had to evaluate your life? As he continues his letter, Paul reminds his readers that the judgments others make about us, they are are also making these judgments about Christ. Find encouragement to keep strong in the Lord today!

We all know about the need to forgive and forget, right? But what if we've learned the wrong lesson from that? Join Stefanie today as she takes a look at the Bible helps us find out what forgiveness really means.

Read Proverbs 12:19-22 (ESV) Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who act faithfully are his delight. Reflect Think about the last time you told a lie. Was it a little white lie or a lie that could have serious consequences? Either way, wha

Forgiving someone is hard. So hard. Yet, it is important, in fact necessary to live a spiritually healthy life according to God’s plan. Jon Winkelman explains how adapting the right focus makes it doable. Because God knows everything about you and is at work in your life, you can choose to forgive. Trust His work and choose to forgive today.

Do you ever stop just to think about the fact that God actually listens to our prayers? Join Ben as we praise God for his attention to us today.

BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the true context of "Be still and know that I am God" from Psalm 46. Discover how this powerful verse speaks into seasons of chaos, not just moments of peace, and learn what it really means to release control and trust in God's sovereignty and presence during life's storms. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What does it mean to truly finish well? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie

Thomas is remembered as the disciple who doubted, but Scripture reveals a man of courage, honesty, and unwavering conviction. Discover how Thomas moved from asking for proof to boldly proclaiming Jesus as Lord and God.

While the Bible doesn’t tell you which shoes to wear today, it most certainly gives you wise directions for your spiritual walk!  Shannon Lenz talks about the great peace we experience when we follow the wisdom of God’s Word. Write down how many days this week you’ve spent time with God in prayer and engaging in His Word. Honestly consider if you are applying what you’ve learned from the Bible to your daily life. If not, write down which areas you need God’s guidance and wisd

Do some make it hard to love them? Join Doug for our prayer time today as we ask for God's love to flow through us.

Paul always had others on his mind. And now, Paul turns his thoughts towards the Thessalonians. As we read his opening remarks we'll get a picture of Paul's heart and an understanding of what's most important to understand in the Christian life.

Some things just go with the territory. And if your mind is constantly focused on your worries and fears, is it any wonder that peace is hard to find? Arnie is here with some challenging Scripture that will help you set you mind on God and find lasting peace.

Read Proverbs 16:18 (ESV) Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Reflect Think back to the last time you fell into sin. What thoughts or motivations were underneath that sinful behavior? The first sin we read about in Scripture occurs in Genesis chapter 3. Satan, disguised as a serpent, tempted Adam and Eve to disobey God. His strategy? Get them to doubt God as the only worthy authority in their lives and believe instead that they could be their ow