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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.

Our works will never save us, but that doesn't mean they aren't important. As Paul continues his letter to the Corinthians he addresses those who wanted to continue living in sin and immorality. Join us as we dive into why it's important that the Christian life looks different.

You probably sang that old song about sticks and stones when you were younger. The one that ends with, "...but names will never hurt me." It's a nice thought, but we all know how sharp and knife-like another person's criticisms can be. Mark is here today with some encouragement from the Bible that will help you put those sharp words back in their sheath.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and Harold Berry on Spiritually Fit Today as they explore spiritual fitness, leadership, and the promise of Christ’s reign from Revelation. Discover how to live with purpose, pass on faith, and prepare for godly leadership. Gain daily encouragement, practical steps, and insights from Harold’s devotional book on Revelation. Strengthen your walk with Christ—one spiritual rep at a time. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Gro

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:4-5 But just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext for greed—God is witness. Reflect What can we learn from Paul and his coworkers about ethical missions ministries? Have you ever been buttered up by someone? Kids are especially good at this, aren’t they? I can usually tell when my k

Yulia leads our daily prayer as we lift up those who may be feeling lonely this Christmas season.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and Dr. Harold Berry on Spiritually Fit Today as they explore the return of Christ, the meaning behind the four horsemen in Revelation, and how prophecy motivates daily spiritual growth. Discover how Jesus’ victory inspires hope and courage, and learn practical ways to strengthen your faith in challenging times. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual fitness and encouragement in their walk with Christ. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive G

Sometimes, despite all the plans and arrangements, we wind up alone at the holidays. And while many seem to see this as a bad sign, Stefanie learned that this is not the case. Join us as she shares an important lesson she learned many years back when she was forced to spend a Christmas without the one she loved most.

The places where Paul preached were never far from his mind. And we see that clearly in his many epistles, or letters, preserved for us in the Bible. As we begin our look at his first letter to the church in Corinth we'll see his greeting to these fellow believers before he turns his attention to more weighty matters.

Read 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4 For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. Reflect How has trying to appease people affected your life? Have you been able to please everyone? Many wise men have said something similar throughout the years—if you try to please everyone, you won’t please anyone. “People

Seasons of life that make no sense can often bring feelings of loneliness. Coach Jon Winkelman shares a powerful account from the Bible to help you look back and remember so you can also look forward with hope! Remember that loneliness is a season. Trust that one day we will look back and understand. And finally, reach out to those who will minister to you.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and theologian Dr. Harold Berry on Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss the reality of the rapture, the tribulation, and what it means to be spiritually ready for Jesus’ return. Discover biblical insights from Revelation and 1 Thessalonians, practical encouragement for daily faith, and why living for Christ today matters for eternity. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on hope, urgency, and spiritual fitness. STEP 1 - RECEI

Still carrying guilt or shame over past sin? Discover from Psalm 51 how God cleanses, restores, and renews joy for every repentant heart.

As we enter into the holiday season, Mark is here to lead us in a prayer for contentment. Join us as we praise God for His many blessings.

Need some encouragement? You’ll find it in today’s message from Coach Sherri Kreps as she traces Job's faithfulness to God during his trials -- and more importantly -- God’s faithfulness to Job. That same faithful God is here for you today! If you feel discouraged remember to worship God with prayer, thanksgiving, even singing! This right-sizes the discouragement you’re facing in comparison to the awesome God you serve! Not only that, but you receive peace, comfort, and stren