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Today, Coach Justus Coppinger helps us be spiritually fit and thankful as we consider God's promises for all seasons of life – including our difficult times!  If you haven’t done this yet, start keeping a gratitude journal or list. Reflect on this list daily – ESPECIALLY on the days that are challenging. As you look back, you’ll see how God has been faithful to you and you’ll be able to talk to Him with thanksgiving!

After years of persecuting the church, Saul, now known as Paul, became its fiercest advocate. What could take an enemy and turn him into an ally? Nothing less than a miracle. Find out more about Paul's dramatic conversion and put yourself in the sandals of the early disciples as they regard this new member of their flock.

Explore how God’s peace steadies anxious hearts through prayer, surrender, and gratitude, even when fear speaks loudly.

Being grateful might seem to be on the top of everyone's mind this week. But Lydia Robertson reminds us that true gratitude is not a one-time or some-time act. It’s an intentional daily practice fueled by the joy we have in Christ! Beginning today, write down things you are grateful for. Reflect on that list daily, and let it remind you of the many ways God has blessed you. As your list grows, use it to tell others how God has been working in your life!

Do you know what it's like to be spiritually asymmetrical? To be able to respond to some things in a godly way, but not others? Mark is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible about finding spiritual balance.

Read Galatians 6:9-10 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are in the household of faith. Reflect Prayerfully consider how generous you were with your time, money, and talents this past year. How will you continue or increase blessing others with the things that God has given you this year? Have you ever grown weary of doing good?

As opposition to the early church grew, it was only a matter of time before it turned to violence. And in this dramatic portion of Acts we're introduced to two men who would have a significant impact on the history of the church. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who preached a powerful sermon even as stones were hurled at him, and Saul, a passionate persecutor of the church whose story was just beginning.

Karmin is here today to lead us in a prayer of praise to God. What will you praise God for today?

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Feeling stressed by the holidays? Join Arnie Cole and Dr. Rob Rhoades on Spiritually Fit Today as they reveal how gratitude can rewire your brain for lasting joy and healing. Discover practical tips for overcoming holiday challenges, the science behind gratitude, and how faith and positivity can transform your outlook. Tune in for encouragement, daily spiritual fitness, and a special Bible verse to inspire hope this Thanksgiving week. STEP 1 -

A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection inviting readers to share the real struggles that keep them from spiritual consistency and how Back to the Bible can help in 2026.

As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Forgiveness is a powerful word. And if

Forgiveness is a powerful word. And if you've ever experience it from someone else, you know the kind of freedom it can bring. But it's also incredibly hard when you're the one who has been wronged. Madison is here today to share what she has learned from God's word about the need for forgiveness.

Forgiving others is essential for life in God’s kingdom, yet it’s very unnatural – even radical to our human hearts. So, where do you start? Coach Gary Dunker lays out some crucial first steps for walking the path of forgiveness. Pray that God would open up your heart to forgive someone who has hurt you. Seek opportunity to meet with this individual and openly forgive them for what they have done. If this person is not reachable, ask God to help you forgive them every time th

Forgiving others is among the most difficult things we'll ever have to do, but God will provide help. Join Sean as he leads our daily prayer time.

Paula leads our daily prayer today asking God for peace and comfort in the midst of our discouragement.

Everyday we are confronted with new beliefs held by the world - new lies that we are asked to conform to. It's enough to make anyone's head spin. But Cameron is here today to share some wisdom he found in the Bible that will help you plant your roots deep in God's truth.

Hardships, unmet expectations, sickness, loss--it all adds up. And it often adds up to discouragement. But there is hope! Sherri Kreps gives you a glimpse of God’s timeline to motivate you through the hard times. Take an inventory of your heart and see if there are hard things you are enduring that are causing discouragement. Then, make a list of these things and label them TEMPORARY. Look at the list daily as a reminder of what is temporary and what is eternal!

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Everyday we are confronted with new beliefs held by the world - new lies that we are asked to c

With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today.

Read Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Reflect Based on how you’ve sown in the past year, what kind of a harvest are you expecting? How can you sow more seeds to the Spirit? I live in the Cornhusker State. Here in Nebraska, we understand that if you sow seed cor

Comedian Reno Collier opens up about addiction, faith, and the daily grit it takes to keep going. Here’s how trust in Jesus, honest community, and persistence shape real lasting change.

Destroy destructive thoughts! Today Caleb White coaches you on being proactive in your thought life with self-talk that comes from the One who knows you, loves you, and is committed to your spiritual growth and well-being Today, fix your thoughts on the fact that you are cared for and loved by the most important person ever, Jesus! Direct your attention to things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Who do you see when you look in your mirror? What do you find when you read back through your journal? If you're like many people, there's probably plenty there you don't like to see. But how do you look to God's eyes? Justus is here today to share some encouraging words from the Bible to help change your perspective.