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PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your  life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Megan Fletcher discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting. Megan shares her personal

There is always an excuse NOT to do something. But God sees beyond our excuses! Donna Amidon encourages you to trust God’s leading to step out in faith and accomplish His plans for you! Think of one area where you’ve been holding back. Today, step forward and unbury that gift so that it can grow and please your Master who gave it to you!

Evangelism flows from a heart that is broken over lostness. This article explores seven biblical ways to cultivate compassion for those who don’t know Christ—by remembering God’s grace, studying Scripture, facing eternal realities, and asking God to shape our hearts for obedience.

What task do you have in front of you today? You don't have to do it on your own strength. Karmin leads our prayer time today asking God for His strength in our day.

From the day Christ left, believers have been eager for His return. Unfortunately, many have used this as an opportunity to spread lies about God's plan. Paul takes some time in his letter to the Thessalonians to clear up some misconceptions about the "day of the Lord," and to reassure believers that no one who loves the Lord will be left behind.

The mightiest battlefield in the entire universe exists … in your mind! Spiritual fitness coach Jon Winkelman shares the weapons needed to strike down destructive thoughts that cloud our minds and imprison our lives. Write down 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and consider how you will take your thoughts captive today. Suggestions: Read this passage throughout the day. Pray for God to direct all your thoughts. Talk to a trusted Christian friend.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Reflect How has God proven faithful in Your life? We hear empty promises all the time. Politicians promise to fix all the problems in the government. Our kids promise to clean their rooms. Our boss promises he’ll re-evaluate that potential promotion next quarter which is the same thing he said last quarter and the quarter before that. We find ourselves thinking things like, “I’ll believe it when I s

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your  life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher explore prayer as a spiritual discipline and what makes Christian

Are you an over thinker? Do you find your thoughts often swirling towards despair and hopelessness? Laura is here and she knows that feeling. But she's also found a weapon from the Bible that helps her fight back these thoughts and puts her back on solid ground.

The grief of losing a loved one is probably the hardest thing we'll ever have to deal with. But, as Kelsey is here to explain, even in these times God is at work. Join her as she opens the Scriptures to find God's wisdom for our times of grief.

Now that we've spent time learning what the Bible has to say, Justus is here to offer a prayer that God would help us put His words into action in our lives.

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your  life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher discuss the power of daily Bible reading and its impact on spiritual growt

The early church grew quickly and spread rapidly. So it's no surprise that many people didn't look kindly upon the new Christian believers. That's why Paul spent so much time in his letters encouraging his readers, and preparing them for persecution. As we look at Paul's second letter to the Thessalonian church, we'll be reminded of God's justice.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Reflect How has God transformed your life? How has He made you more holy? Sanctification. Chances are, you’ve read or heard the word before. But do you understand what it means? It’s a big word, but an important concept to understand. So today, we’ll look at the word “sanctification” more clos

Whether you’re basking in blue skies or feeling a little like Eeyore with clouds of gloom hovering, coach Lydia Robertson assures us that God’s joy is available! Discover how joy can be cultivated in your life. Even if you’re feeling gloomy today, take time to connect to Jesus, the True Vine, and allow joy to be cultivated in your heart and shared through your words and actions.

Grief reshapes life in ways we don’t expect, affecting heart, body, and soul. This article explores how Scripture treats grief with honesty and tenderness, why sorrow is not a lack of faith, and how Christian hope holds us when loss feels overwhelming.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil. Reflect Prayerfully consider: are you allowing any form of evil in your life? What is it and what do you need to do about it? When it comes to things we know are wrong, we tend to think we can dabble in it as long as we just don’t get carried away. We push the boundaries and keep going as long as we don’t get caught. We play with fire and think it’s fine as long as we don’t get burned. But the apostle Paul didn’t allo

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher explore the meaning of spiritual disciplines and how consistency, not inte

Paul winds up his first letter to the Thessalonian believers with some general reminders to always be about the Lord's business. Our mission is too important for laziness! He also sets a good example for the rest of us believers by showing that it's okay to ask for prayer from others when we need it.

If you've ever spoken too harshly and regretted it, Sean knows how you feel. Join him as he leads our prayer today as we ask God for His love to be in our words.

One of the first things we notice about other people, other than their looks, is their faults. And once we see the faults in someone else, it becomes hard to see our own. And it becomes much easier to become critical and unforgiving. Paula is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will shine a mirror back at ourselves.

Fitness coach Mark Geist tests the limits of what might annoy you as he trains you to share God’s grace with others rather than your criticism! Instead of focusing on the things you might not like about others, focus on the positive. Make sure that the only things that come out of your mouth today are positive and encouraging!

Is the Church in America experiencing revival or decline? This Sunday Review explores why conflicting data, misplaced metrics, and shallow measurements may be leading us to the wrong conclusions.

Where do those tendencies to shift the blame or rationalize your sin come from? Coach Faith shines a light on the secretive life of pride! Find out where it lives, what it does, and how you can free yourself from its dangerous grip! Jesus took your sin to the cross so you could be free. So, turn from your pride and self-righteousness today and allow Jesus to transform your heart!