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Read 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 13 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends…So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. Reflect As you read today’s verse, did you spot any

Jesus left His followers with a gift to take with them through every single day: peace of mind and heart. Lydia Robertson coaches us to connect, live, and grow in this important spiritual fitness ingredient. Ask Jesus for the peace that He offers. This can be a simple prayer - “Jesus, please give me your peace today.” Also, pray for an opportunity to share the peace you experience from Jesus with someone else!

Day 1   In a Single Moment  READ   Revelation 18:9-10   9 And the kings of the world who committed adultery with her and enjoyed her great luxury will mourn for her as they see the smoke rising from her charred remains. 10 They will stand at a distance, terrified by her great torment. They will cry out, “How terrible, how terrible for you, O Babylon, you great city! In a single moment God’s judgment came on you.”     The voice from heaven continued with this announcement abou

Day 1   Never Heard Again  READ   Revelation 18:21-22   21 Then a mighty angel picked up a boulder the size of a huge millstone. He threw it into the ocean and shouted, “Just like this, the great city Babylon will be thrown down with violence and will never be found again. 22 The sound of harps, singers, flutes, and trumpets will never be heard in you again. No craftsmen and no trades   will ever be found in you again. The sound of the mill will never be heard in you again.”

Day 1   READ   Revelation 19:7-8   7 “Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to him. For the time has come for the wedding feast of the Lamb, and his bride has prepared herself. 8 She has been given the finest of pure white linen to wear.” For the fine linen represents the good deeds of God’s holy people.     It seems the “bride” refers to the Church-age believers. The Bible distinguishes between the Church, Israel and the Gentiles (see 1 Corinthians 10:32). Dresse

Day 1 READ   Revelation 19:19   19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the world and their armies gathered together to fight against the one sitting on the horse and his army.     As referred to in Revelation 13, the “beast” is the Antichrist. He seems to be over all the kings and armies of the world and at the end gathers them all to fight against the Lord Jesus Christ. The outcome will not be good for the wicked kings and armies.   REFLECT   No army is able to conquer the

Day 1 READ   Revelation 20:7-9   7 When the thousand years come to an end, Satan will be let out of his prison. 8 He will go out to deceive the nations—called Gog and Magog—in every corner of the earth. He will gather them together for battle—a mighty army, as numberless as sand along the seashore. 9 And I saw them as they went up on the broad plain of the earth and surrounded God’s people and the beloved city. But fire from heaven came down on the attacking armies and consum

Day 1 READ   Revelation 21:1-2   1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband.     Instead of the old heaven and the old earth, the apostle John now sees a new heaven and new earth. Instead of an old earth covered by so much water, the new earth will have no sea. John al

Day 1 READ   Revelation 21:12-14   12 The city wall was broad and high, with twelve gates guarded by twelve angels. And the names of the twelve tribes of Israel were written on the gates. 13 There were three gates on each side—east, north, south, and west. 14 The wall of the city had twelve foundation stones, and on them were written the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.     The mention of the twelve tribes of Israel and their arrangement around the city is a reminder

Day 1 READ   Revelation 22:1-2   1 Then the angel showed me a river with the water of life, clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 It flowed down the center of the main street. On each side of the river grew a tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, with a fresh crop each month. The leaves were used for medicine to heal the nations.     This passage reveals the beauty of the New Jerusalem. It also reveals God will provide abundantly for all o

READ   Revelation 22:12-13   12 “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”     The Lord Jesus speaks and says He is coming soon. Again, the word “soon” can mean “quickly.” He will “repay all people according to their deeds.” Jesus emphasized He is “the Beginning and the End” by saying He is “the Alpha and the Omega,” the first and last le

In an age of digital gurus and algorithms, how do we stay anchored in Christ? Learn the keys to digital discernment and spiritual clarity.

We all learn at an early age that some other people have more than us. And for some, they never feel a moment of contentment after that; always striving to be the one with the most. But is there a better way? Jess is here today to share the perspective of Paul from the Bible who managed to find contentment with even very little.

Read Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passion, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Reflect Do yo

Do you find yourself trying to figure your problems out yourself? Sean leads our prayer today as we ask God for help trusting Him in our times of need.

Learn how to send jealousy’s ugly passions packing as Coach Jon Winkelman shares the truth of how God provides what you need when you need it! When we feel jealousy begin to take root in our lives, we must remember that God has given us everything we need. How will you remember that today?

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Brad Davies, Vice President of Salem Media, discuss spiritual health, groupthink, and the impact of digital echo chambers. They explore how online algorithms shape our perspectives, the importance of balance, and practical steps for Christ followers to avoid being influenced by groupthink and stay spiritually grounded. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledg

As Paul finishes his short, but important, letter to his friend Philemon, he mentions another friend named Onesimus. In something of a plot twist for us modern readers, we learn that Onesimus is a runaway slave and once belonged to Philemon. Paul's recommendation to his friends has a lesson for us all to learn.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Brad Davies explore the impact of echo chambers, groupthink, and AI on Christian theology. They discuss the importance of discernment, the dangers of spiritual laziness, and how to stay rooted in sound doctrine amid digital influences. Featuring insights on Galatians 1:10, the conversation encourages listeners to seek diverse perspectives and remain faithful to biblical truth. STEP

If you've ever received a word of encouragement at just the right time, you know how powerful and effective it can be. Join Alex today as he praises God for these encouraging moments, and asks Him for opportunities to pass this encouragement along to others.

Read Ephesians 4:1-3 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Reflect How does gentleness maintain unity among the body of Christ? God’s Word says that “a gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1, NIV). This has pro

In sports, we're used to the idea of "second stringers," or subs to be called in. But on God's team, there is no bench, we're all meant to be on the field. If you feel like you don't have what it takes, join Cameron for some wisdom from the Bible and some encouragement to get you running again.

The apostle Paul wrote a short but important letter to his friend Philemon. In this letter Paul asks for a personal favor, but before he gets to that, he reminds us of the familial obligations we have towards each other as believers. And then Paul introduces us to Onesimus and talks of the friendship he shared with him.

What do you do when you feel discouraged because of discouragement? Shannon shares about who you can count on to keep you from going under, even when you’re flooded with despair. Memorize 2 Corinthians 12:9-10. Write it down on a notecard and post it in a prominent place. Then remember, His grace is sufficient for you. He’s the one who makes you strong!