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Oh Come All Ye Unfaithful? That's what Coach Kelsey talks about today! But before you write her off as a Scrooge – hear her out as she looks at several Biblical characters who were unfaithful, yet they were the very ones chosen to further the kingdom of God! Where is it the most difficult to be faithful to God? Write it down – come before the Lord in confessing this. Then express thankfulness and awe for God’s faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness!

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Bruce A. discuss spiritual recovery when life falls apart. Bruce shares his personal journey through brokenness, loss, and addiction, and how God’s grace brought hope and restoration. Reflecting on Psalm 34:18, they explore what it means to rebuild faith and find strength in God during life’s darkest moments. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Christi

Christianity is built on the miracle of Christ's resurrection. But miracles don't just happen every day. That's why Paul takes time in his letter to the Corinthians to establish the presence of many eyewitnesses to that historic event. After that, Paul concludes his letter reminding us of the need to support the ministries that matter to us.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. Reflect Do you have a father figure (maybe your own father or another older gentleman) who urged you to grow in the Christian faith and live a godly life? Who is that person and how did he encourage and challenge you? In previous messages, we’ve already ta

Is your phone creating “spiritual fog”? This article explores how nonstop scrolling can dull prayer, weaken focus, and quiet your sensitivity to God, and invites you to take a private Spiritual Fog Self-Assessment to regain clarity for 2026.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Just like an orchestra can create beautiful music when all musicians work together under the guidance of the conductor, so Christians have their greatest impact when working together under the leading of God. Paul talks more about love and how to use our gifts in service of the body of Christ rather than ourselves. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) If you're like many people, the Ch

Just like an orchestra can create beautiful music when all musicians work together under the guidance of the conductor, so Christians have their greatest impact when working together under the leading of God. Paul talks more about love and how to use our gifts in service of the body of Christ rather than ourselves.

If you're like many people, the Christmas season only brings distress and discouragement. Cari is here today with a spiritual lift just for you and a reminder that things are never as dark as they seem.

When life starts crowding you, how do you keep it together and sort things out? Spiritual Fitness Coach Gary Dunker points to Jesus to show what it takes to recharge and reprioritize by having a conversation with One who knows your needs. Find time today to be alone with God just as Jesus did—withdraw to a quiet place and pray. Even five minutes is a good starting point. Just start. You can do it!

Prayer is so often undervalued as a way of connecting with God. Asa leads our daily prayer group today asking for God to make us a people of prayer, reliant upon Him.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Do you know what spiritual gifts are? Paul discusses these in his letter to the Corinthians. As we discuss where these gifts come from, we'll also learn how they are to be used. Paul will show us that we are all part of one part, working together for the benefit of the whole body of Christ. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) If you've watched a loved one gradually lose their awarenes

No one is so far from God that they can't be forgiven. And many of us have loved ones who have strayed far from God. Today Donna prays for the prodigals in our lives and asks that God would draw them back to Him.

If you've watched a loved one gradually lose their awareness of who they are, you know how difficult it can be. Paula knows what it's like, too, and is here to share some comforting words from the Psalms to encourage you.

When your tears fall, let them rain on those around you! Jon Winkelman talks about the importance of sharing your grief with those around you, just as Jesus did. If you are experiencing loss right now, it is not only ok, but good to weep. It is also good to reach out to someone for support. Who will you reach out to?

Do you know what spiritual gifts are? Paul discusses these in his letter to the Corinthians. As we discuss where these gifts come from, we'll also learn how they are to be used. Paul will show us that we are all part of one part, working together for the benefit of the whole body of Christ.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:9-10 For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. You are witnesses, and God also, how holy and righteous and blameless was our conduct toward you believers. Reflect What do you think motivated Paul, Silas, and Timothy to work so hard among the Thessalonians? Why were they willing to labor without compensation from them? Ministry is har

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 1:1-2   This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am writing to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.     Paul was in a Roman prison as he authored Ephesians, one known as the “Prison Epistles” along with Philippians, Colossians and Philemon. He had spent three years ministering in Ephesus. This lett

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 1:11   11 Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan.     Paul continues to tell what believers possess because they are united with Christ. A loving and just God chose them in advance. Paul had mentioned in verse 4 that God has chosen believers before the foundation of the world. Now Paul assures believers they have receive

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 1:19-21   19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly realms. 21 Now he is far above any ruler or authority or power or leader or anything else—not only in this world but also in the world to come.     Paul further describes about God. Having referred to Go

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 2:6-7   6 For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. 7 So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus.     Paul reveals how believers are identified with Jesus in His death, burial and resurrection. Plus, the believers are now

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 2:17-18   17 He brought this Good News of peace to you Gentiles who were far away from him, and peace to the Jews who were near. 18 Now all of us can come to the Father through the same Holy Spirit because of what Christ has done for us.     Whereas hostility existed between the Jews and Gentiles, Paul brought believers from both groups a message of peace. It was not for something physical but spiritual. Members of both groups could come to God by mean

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 3:6-7   6 And this is God’s plan: Both Gentiles and Jews who believe the Good News share equally in the riches inherited by God’s children. Both are part of the same body, and both enjoy the promise of blessings because they belong to Christ Jesus. 7 By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.     Although alluding to it previously, Paul now explains what the mystery is. It is that believ

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 3:16-17   16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit. 17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong.     Paul tells believers what he is praying for in their regard. He prayed they would be empowered ”with inner strength through his Spirit.” Paul’s concern was not simply what God would do through th

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 4:5-6   5 There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all,   who is over all, in all, and living through all.     Paul wrote to the believers about their need for personal unity. Now he expresses the unity in the heavenly realm One Lord Jesus Christ, one faith by which everyone becomes right with God, and one baptism associated with Jesus may be water baptism by which believers identify with Christ and His followers. Paul reveals