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Being in prison, Paul was very aware of the types of challenges and trials we all face in life. Yet, through it all, Paul tells us we can experience joy and peace. Paul continues his letter by telling us how to find that divine source of peace and joy, and how to be a beacon of hope in a world longing for rest.

Asa leads our daily prayer today with a prayer for God to help us keep our thoughts focused on Him and not the destructive influences in our lives.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Reflect When you think about Judgment Day, what thoughts or images come to mind? What has formed your views on end time events the most? You don’t have to be a Christian to be preoccupied with the idea of the “end of the world.” Just consider how obsessed Hollywood is with the concept

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Being in prison, Paul was very aware of the types of challenges and trials we all face in life. Yet, through it all, Paul tells us we can experience joy and peace. Paul continues his letter by telling us how to find that divine source of peace and joy, and how to be a beacon of hope in a world longing for rest. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) How do you respond to those voices in

Hannah was a woman from the Old Testament who had a lot of unfair, destructive criticism thrown at her. Today, Coach Corrie shows us how Hannah, rather than turning against herself, turned to God with her hurt and hope. You can do the same! Lean on God. Give Him EVERYTHING. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Lift your anguish and your anxieties up to Him so He can fulfill your needs, help you think rightly about yourself, and help you win each day in His name.

How do you respond to those voices in your head that tell you you're not good enough? How do you answer when your own mind tries to bring you down? Nick is here today and has some encouragement from the Bible that will help you answer those voices the next time they start speaking up.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Dr. Chuck Lawless conclude a week of prayer training by exploring the dangers that can undermine a powerful prayer life. They discuss the balance between prayer and action, the warning signs of spiritual decline, and offer practical encouragement for making prayer a lasting part of your daily walk with God. Featuring insights from Chuck Lawless’s book, "The Potential and Power of Prayer.

Once we learn and grow, it's time to share what we know. Join Nick as he prays for opportunities to share what we've learned about God with others.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Reflect What should Christians be doing to make sure that we are ready for the day of the Lord? Why do you always lock the doors to your house before you go to bed? Why do so many people buy expensive camera systems to secure their homes or participate i

Do you ever find yourself longing for the peaceful days of some time past? You're not the only one. If you feel like life can only get more chaotic as you go along, is there any hope for peace at all? Thankfully there is, and Kate is here to share how she is able to find peace in her life.

As Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians from jail, he reminded them of something very important. As Christ-followers, the eyes of the world are upon us. As citizens of heaven, we've been given the responsibility of shining God's light to our neighborhoods, and the rest of the world. Find out more from Paul about how we can thrive as we live our lives for Christ.

When the storms of life rage, it’s good to know the peace that lies at the eye of each storm. Coach Zane helps us see a picture of true peace in Christ who shines His hope through all of life’s ups and downs! Memorize a verse about God’s faithfulness to draw you back to renewed hope and peace. Let Christ be your rock in the center of the storm!

Every January, I find myself returning to one simple truth: you don’t drift into spiritual strength—you grow into it. And the way Jesus began His ministry reminds us how that strength is built. Before He taught crowds or healed the sick, He stepped into a wilderness armed with only one thing: the Word of God. “It is written…” became His strength, His clarity, and His victory.

Getting Started…    “Having carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I also have decided to write an accurate account for you,” With these words, the physician Luke begins his own account of some very remarkable events. Drawing upon many eyewitness testimonies, Luke sets out the history of the Messiah Jesus Christ for one simple reason: so we “can be certain of the truth.”    In this verse-by-verse study we’ll begin our look at Luke’s Gospel and the extraordinary

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:1-2     1 Many people have set out to write accounts about the events that have been fulfilled among us. 2 They used the eyewitness reports circulating among us from the early disciples.     As Luke began his gospel, he alluded to others who had written about the recent events. He saw these events as fulfilled promises. The others had used eyewitness reports that came from the early disciples. Luke does not claim to be an eyewitness; instead he is a

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:14-15     14 “You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, 15 for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.”     This continues what the angel told Zechariah when he appeared to him in the temple. The angel had said Zechariah’s prayer had been answered and God was giving him and Elizabeth a son. The angel sai

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:44-45     44 “When I heard your greeting, the baby in my womb jumped for joy. 45 You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said.”     Elizabeth continued telling Mary what happened when Mary greeted her. The baby in Elizabeth’s womb “jumped for joy.” Elizabeth commended Mary for trusting in what the Lord, through the angel, had said would be done.   REFLECT   Think of the excitement these two ladies had as they had babies in

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:23-25     23 When Zechariah’s week of service in the Temple was over, he returned home. 24 Soon afterward his wife, Elizabeth, became pregnant and went into seclusion for five months. 25 “How kind the Lord is!” she exclaimed. “He has taken away my disgrace of having no children.”     This passage reveals the people in Bible times thought it was a disgrace not to have children. Elizabeth is thrilled this stigma has been removed from her. She did not s

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:35     35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.”     This records what the angel Gabriel told Mary. His instructions concerned the baby she would have by means of the power of the Holy Spirit. The baby “will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.” Surely Mary’s mind was whirling about what was predict

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:57-58     57 When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. 58 And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her.     The story now turns to Elizabeth who gave birth to the promised son at her and Zechariah’s old age. Friends and relatives rejoiced with her. They saw this as God’s mercy being extended to Elizabeth.   REFLECT   How is it when a relative has a

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 1:67-70     67 Then his father, Zechariah, was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy:  68 “Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. 69 He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, 70 just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago.”     After Zechariah said his son should be called “John,” he was filled with the Holy Spirit and gave this prophecy. As a priest,

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 2:13-14     13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”     The shepherds had announced that a baby had been born in Bethlehem. Suddenly the “armies of heaven” joined them in praising God. Verse 14 has been misunderstood by some. There are some translations that refer to peace on earth and good will tow

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 2:23-24     23 The law of the Lord says, “If a woman’s first child is a boy, he must be dedicated to the Lord.” 24 So they offered the sacrifice required in the law of the Lord—“either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”     Jesus’ parents dedicated Him according to the Old Testament law standards. The sacrifice they offered for Him was what poor people could offer. Jesus was not born into a wealthy home. This also reveals Jesus was born durin

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 2:45-47     45 When they couldn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there. 46 Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions. 47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.     Mary and Joseph kept frantically looking for Jesus. They had gone a day from Jerusalem so now they had to go a day back to it. On the next da