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The journey of spiritual fitness is always better with a partner. Gary prays for us today and asks that God would show us someone we can invite along on this adventure.

There is perhaps no greater picture of our relationship with God than can be seen in our relationship with our spouse. If one is in trouble, likely both are in trouble! Paul continues his letter to the Ephesians with a discussion on how to show love honor and respect in the home and tells us how this reflects upon our relationship with Christ.

When we look at God’s faithfulness, we see a truly perfect example of how we too can be faithful! Lydia Robertson points out the very real and powerful aspects of how getting to know God in any season leads you into a deeper faith. Pray out loud today: “O Lord, how many times have you graciously led me through doubt into a deeper faith? Do so again, my Lord and my God! Even now. Do so again!” (Prayer by Douglas McKelvey from the Liturgy for Nights & Days of Doubt.)

Discover how God transforms seasons of pain into opportunities for growth, healing, and service, revealing the unexpected harvest that comes through faithful perseverance.

Read Proverbs 18:2 (ESV) A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion. Reflect According to this proverb, is it wise to learn how to think or to tell everyone what you think? It has never been easier to share our opinions with the world. With social media and cell phones, I can quickly fire off my thoughts and opinions with a wide audience in a matter of seconds. I can spout off my opinion on things I know very little about. I can give my “hot

Discipline is never fun to talk about; and not fun to receive either. But does it serve a purpose? Karmin is here to share some wisdom from the Bible about the necessity of discipline.

Discover the secret to true contentment and spiritual maturity by resting in God’s presence and trusting His process of growth in your life.

Read Matthew 11:28 (ESV) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Reflect A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. In the ancient world, many cities built fortifications around their cities to protect them from invasion. The only way into the city

Have you ever thought of the importance of music in our worship of God? It's been part of the church service from the very beginning. Paul encourages our songs as he continues his letter to the Ephesians, and then has a few words about living a well-organized life at home.

Join Karmin as we pray in thankfulness for God's blessings.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY How do caregivers find strength when their efforts go unseen? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Rick Small discuss the challenges and sacred calling of caregiving for loved ones with dementia. Rick shares personal stories, practical advice, and the importance of honoring hidden volunteers. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Ever wondered why spiritual growth feels so slow? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen ex

No way around it, the way you develop perseverance is through trial! Alejandro Duran opens the Bible to the book of James, an expert on perseverance, to discover how God grows this trait in our character and how to receive it with joy. Are you ready to embrace the trials that God may allow to mold you and shape you? Count it all joy when you meet them because your spiritual muscles are being worked on so that you can persevere and win today!

It's hard to overstate the kind of stability that a faithful friend can bring to your life - someone you can always count on regardless of circumstances. Do you have someone like that? Arnie is here today to share about a friend who never breaks His promises.

Waiting for a wandering child or an unsaved loved one can be heartbreaking. Discover eight biblical reasons to keep praying, trusting, and living in hope as God continues His work.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when childhood dreams meet unexpected opportunities? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Rick Small explore how God revives forgotten passions. Rick shares his journey from financial services to volunteering at Stillwaters Equestrian Academy, serving kids and adults with disabilities. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Have you ever wondered who Jesus is really knocking for in Revelation 3:14–22? In today’s episode of Back to the

Are there people in your life who try your patience more than others? Maybe God has them there for a reason. Join Paula as she shares a verse from the Bible that helps her look at these trying situations from a godly perspective.

Is it hard to find time to spend in the Bible? Join Doug today as we ask God to help us find His Word as more important than anything else.

If you want to grow in faith, you must remember that you are always in training! Coach Mark gives you a workout plan for strengthening your spiritual muscles and allowing God to challenge and assist you one step at a time! When it comes to growing in faith, remember that you are always in training. Your faith is being strengthened with each step you take. So, be consistent with daily Bible reading, keep trusting, keep praying, and watch as your faith grows stronger.

Read Proverbs 17:27 (ESV) Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Reflect Can you think of a time when you’ve blown it by blowing up instead of keeping your cool? How might the situation have been improved if you had “restrained your words” at that moment? Have you ever heard the idiom “cooler heads prevail”? Merriam-Webster gives this explanation: “calmer or less angry people have a dominant influence.” Sometimes, du

What does a life lived for Christ look like? How do we live in love? A lot of people think they know the answer but end up drawing people away from Christ by the way they live. Paul continues his letter to the Ephesians by helping us understand how to live like Christ, and how to avoid those who would pull us away.

Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Christ restored him and transformed him into a fearless leader. Discover how Peter’s story offers hope that failure is never the end for those who surrender to God.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4 (ESV) But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. Reflect How has God proven His faithfulness in your life? There is a reason the beloved hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” praises God’s great faithfulness and not our own. Another one of my favorite hymns, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” put it this way:

What do you have to worry about today? No, really - with God in heaven watching over you, what do you have worth worrying about? Stefanie is here today with the answer straight from Jesus' mouth.

Waking up at 3am can cause a lot of worry. We asked Americans in a scientific study what they worry about most and found that the top three were finances, relationships, and health. Arnie leads us in prayer as we bring these concerns to God.