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Day 1  READ   Ephesians 4:14-15   14 Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. 15 Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church.     When gifted people equip believers to do the work of the ministry, Paul tells of the res

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 4:24-25   24 Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. 25 So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.     Believers are to put off characteristics of the old nature and put on the characteristics of the new nature. The new nature is “created to be like God.” To be “righteous” is related to doing right. Being “holy” is being separated to God. Lying should have no part i

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 5:1-2   5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.     Paul continues telling believers how to live. They are to imitate God in all they do. They do this by having a life filled with love and following Jesus as an example. Even though mankind was not worthy of His love,

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 5:10-11   10 Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. 11 Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them     Paul wants believers to exercise their knowledge and wisdom to do that which pleases the Lord. Notice what Paul calls the works of evil and darkness—they are “worthless.” Rather than taking part in these useless activities, believers are to use their spiritual insight and energy to expose them. One way to expose

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 5:21-22   21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord.     Some are concerned about wives being told to “submit” to their husbands. The word “submit” is not in the original Greek language of verse 22. It is implied from what is said in verse 21—that an evidence of being filled with the Spirit is that believers should submit to each other. Rejecting what verse 22 says

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 5:31   31 As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.”     Here Paul quotes Genesis 2:24. After God had made Eve from Adam’s rib, Adam exclaimed, “This one is bone from my bone, and flesh from my flesh! She will be called ‘woman,’     because she was taken from ‘man.’” Jesus also referred to this when He said, “Haven’t you read the Scriptures? They record that from the beginning

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 6:7-8   7 Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 8 Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do, whether we are slaves or free.     Paul continues to tell how Christian slaves/servants should express they are filled with the Spirit. They should focus on pleasing the Lord, not just their earthly masters/bosses. This will be easier to do if they remember the Lord will someday reward t

Day 1  READ   Ephesians 6:15-17   15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.     The Christian soldier is to have the message of peace with God that comes from the gospel. The soldier is also to use faith for protection against the

How should Christians live in light of Jesus’ return? This article explores the rapture, second coming, millennium, final judgment, and how each one shapes daily spiritual fitness, faithfulness, and hope for the future.

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)

The celebration of Communion is an important part of the Christian service. And one that has been practiced from the very beginning. But what is it about? Paul takes some time in his letter to the Corinthians to explain the importance of this special ritual.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8 But we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children. So, being affectionately desirous of you, we were ready to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you had become very dear to us.. Reflect Think of a Christian leader who had a strong influence on your faith. Were they more of a “bulldog” personality or gentle leader? You’ve probably heard the cliche: “There’s nothing like a mothe

Jason leads our prayer time today with a prayer asking God to remind us that we can trust Him always.

If you somehow had to carry around 100 pounds of weight throughout your day at work and home, wouldn't you look for ways to get rid of that burden? Guilt is a lot like that weight that many of us carry each day. Mark is here to share some hopeful news from the Bible that will help you get rid of that guilt and finally walk in freedom.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole on Spiritually Fit Today as he explores the promise of Jesus’ return, the importance of spiritual fitness, and living with courageous faith. Discover how daily choices shape your eternity, why every act of faithfulness matters, and how to stay ready for Christ’s coming. Strengthen your soul with practical insights and encouragement for your spiritual journey. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) The

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:6 Nor did we seek glory from people, whether from you or from others, though we could have made demands as apostles of Christ. Reflect If you could choose between fame and notoriety now in this world or eternal glory in heaven, what would you choose? Why? When the Gospel is preached in a stadium full of people and hundreds accept Christ as their Savior, who gets the glory? The preacher or God? When a church is filled to the brim week after week with peo

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and theologian Dr. Harold Berry on Spiritually Fit Today as they explore Revelation 21:4 and discuss how heavenly promises inspire hope, endurance, and daily faithfulness. Discover how focusing on eternity shapes your spiritual fitness and equips you to face life’s challenges. Perfect for anyone seeking encouragement and practical steps to grow stronger in their walk with Christ. Listen in and take your next step toward spiritu

Sticking to a workout routine requires self-discipline, as does the act of forgiving. Spiritual Fitness Coach Caleb White gives you some practical steps to help you forgive, let go, and move forward! Choose to Forgive! It doesn’t mean you have to forget what happened. It means letting go of the power that person has over your life. So let go and move forward in love rather than bitterness!

Forgiving others is one of the hardest things we'll ever do. Join Sean today as we pray for this needed strength in our lives.

How should the believer live? In Pauls' day, as in our own, plenty of Christians don't give much thought to this question. They live however they want. But Paul had a better way. Join us as we continue to study 1 Corinthians and learn Paul's motivation for honoring God through his lifestyle.

Forgiving others is hard to do. What makes it harder, though, are the misconceptions we may carry about what forgiveness entails. Kelsey is here today to shine some light on what forgiveness is and is not. And she'll take us to the Bible to encourage us to be forgiving to those in our lives who need it.

Why should church leaders fast? This article explores twelve biblical and practical reasons fasting strengthens leadership, deepens prayer, exposes the heart, and renews spiritual focus for those entrusted with God’s people.

Criticizing others is treacherous behavior that kills relationships and damages your own heart. Spiritual Fitness Coach Faith Sherrer helps you cultivate a change of heart over comparing, complaining, and criticizing! Pray every day this week for the people you criticize the most - those who annoy you or have hurt you, or those you compare yourself to. Pray blessing over them. Also, pray that Jesus would totally transform your mind!

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.