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Read James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Reflect How confident are you when it comes to talking about your faith? What do you think you could do to increase your confidence? When I talk with other people about evangelism and outreach, I often hear the same thing. People say things like, “I just don’t know what to say!” People express feeling unprepared and ill-equipped. Maybe you can r

Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio, laptop, mobile phone--things like that. Is it more than one? Handling distractions like this is part of daily life now. But have you wondered how this affects your spiritual life? Cameron is here today with an encouraging word from the Bible that will help you regain some focus.

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.

Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you’re going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson addresses this common problem with an exercise to help you look behind, around, and ahead at God’s faithfulness in your life. Identify what God has done in your life, what He is doing in your life, and what you know He will do in your life. Write these things down or share them with a friend. Then, be prayerfully expectant of His faithfulness!

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?) Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio

You never know what tomorrow's going to bring. You don't even know what this afternoon is going to bring. Join Karmin in prayer today as we ask God for the wisdom to meet the challenges and opportunities that each day brings so that we may live boldly and wisely for Him.

Are you winding down just when God is waiting for you to step up? Discover Gary Dunker’s story of rewriting his final chapters and finding fresh purpose late in life.

Peter is one whose story could easily have ended in tragedy. On the night before Jesus died, Peter denied even knowing the man he had come to recognize as Savior and Lord. But his story doesn't end there and here in the beginning of Acts he preaches a powerful sermon that struck the hearts of many. We'll consider God's forgiveness and the power of His Word.

In the face of unimaginable suffering, Jesus prayed. Arnie leads our prayer time today as we follow Jesus' example and turn to Him in prayer for the strength to face our own difficulties.

Are you honest with yourself? With God? With others? Today Mark Geist shares a personal story of how Scripture helped him break free from the lies that controlled how he lived. Today’s honesty challenge: 1) Be honest with yourself. Is there some part of your life that you have been lying to others about to the point that even you believe it? 2) Be honest with God. Ask for His forgiveness and guidance to free yourself from the snare of deceit. 3) Be honest with other people. I

Read Acts 17:1-4 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ. And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great

Granted, there are types of deceptions that can be kind of fun. Like a surprise birthday party, or making a cake that looks like a tennis shoe. But more often than not, deceptions hurt not just others, but ourselves as well. Join Karmin today as she shares some wisdom from Jesus in the Bible that will help you stay honest.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Gary Dunker reflect on living a purposeful life at any age. Drawing inspiration from Joshua 14:10-12 and the story of Caleb, Gary shares how every season of life prepares us for God's calling. Discover four key takeaways for staying spiritually strong, embracing new challenges, and making a lasting impact, no matter your stage in life. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the

Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Every word we say and action we take will send a message to those around us--and not always the message we want. And while it may sound like an impossible task to be mindful of everything we say or do, Laura found some advice in the Bible that she would like to share with you.

Physical fitness doesn’t happen by accident. It requires showing up every day and doing the work. Spiritual fitness works the same way, and this simple, four-step daily framework gives you a repeatable rhythm for engaging God’s Word and letting it shape who you're becoming.

What are you facing today that you'll need strength for? Mark leads us in prayer today asking God for His strength in meeting the day's challenges.

Jesus promised His disciples that even after He returned to heaven, they would not be alone. Jesus would send the Helper, the Holy Spirit to guide and teach believers in this new age. In Acts chapter 2 we see the dramatic entrance of the Holy Spirit. And we'll consider what this amazing gift means for us today.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole welcomes Gary Dunker, who shares how purpose doesn’t retire at 75. Gary discusses his journey from pastoring to writing Christian-themed Western novels, drawing on his love of history and faith. Together, they explore Philippians 1:6 and challenge the idea that your best years are behind you, encouraging listeners to keep pursuing their calling at any age. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of B

Self-control is a valuable gift, so don’t let it sit around gathering dust! Coach Kate Dreesen shares real-life examples and wise words from the Bible to give you plenty of reasons and ways to live a life of self-control. As you encounter problems and sudden unexpected changes to plans, remember 1 Timothy 1:7: 7 God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Self-control is a gift from God, and you can use it today!

Read John 4:35-38 “Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest. Already the one who reaps is receiving wages and gathering fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. For here the saying holds true, ‘One sows and another reaps.’ I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor. Others have labored, and you have entered into their labor.” Re

Getting Started… From the opening genealogy, Matthew right away cements Jesus’ place within history. As the Son of David, Jesus’ ministry to Israel is on full display in these chapters. Whether healing the sick, or confronting the religious establishment, get to know Jesus like never before. In this verse-by-verse study, we’ll follow Jesus’ journey from birth, to death, to resurrection to ascension. As we follow Jesus’ ministry, we’ll see the calling of the first disci

Descendant of David READ Matthew 1:1 1 This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham. As the New Testament begins it gives the genealogy, or human ancestry, of Jesus the Messiah. The words “Messiah” and “Christ” are interchangeable. He was the “anointed one,” which is what the word “Christ” means. Jesus was God, the second person of the Trinity. But God could not die for sinful mankind so Jesus took upon Himself the limitations

Before the Exile READ Matthew 1:9-11 9 Uzziah was the father of Jotham. Jotham was the father of Ahaz. Ahaz was the father of Hezekiah. 10 Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh. Manasseh was the father of Amon. Amon was the father of Josiah. 11 Josiah was the father of Jehoiachin and his brothers (born at the time of the exile to Babylon). Matthew 1:6-11 are the verses that record Jesus’ earthly genealogy from David to the Babylonian exile in 586 B.C. This passage also