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Miracles don't happen every day. And miracles accompanied by a choir of angels are even more rare! We'll follow along with Luke as he describes the birth of Jesus and be reminded that this was a miracle so important, it would define the way we would look at history to this very day.

We could all probably define "joy" if we had to. It's being happy, and glad. But for the Christian, joy takes on a new dimension. Today Sarah opens up the Bible to the Book of James to help us see how the Bible defines joy, and how we can experience it.

You go on the trip of a lifetime but come back wanting more. You finally finish remodeling, but it’s still not enough. Looking for something that lasts? Kate Dreesen reveals the perfect, complete, forever joy of the Lord! Write down 20 reasons God has given you to be joyful. (Ok, make it 5!) Does this shift your perspective to joy in the faithfulness of the Lord? Let us know!

When addiction, incarceration, and shame feel like the end, God still meets people there with hope, redemption, and a new way forward.

Shoes are not something we put on once and never worry about again. Forgiveness is similar. It’s a daily decision. A choice that Jon Winkelman explains is patterned for us by Christ! Who do you need to forgive? Make the choice to forgive them today. Get an accountability partner to pray with you and support you in this.

Have you ever forgiven someone only to realize a couple days later you are still feeling hurt and upset? Did something go wrong? Stefanie can relate and is here to share some wisdom she has learned from the Bible about what forgiveness is really all about.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) "I saw it with my own eyes" are some of the most powerful words we'll hear from a friend. They can help us believe something we might not have before. So when Luke opens his Gospel by telling His readers that he compiled and collected the eyewitness reports of the life of Jesus, we can trust that his words are true. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Have you ever forgiven someone on

"I saw it with my own eyes" are some of the most powerful words we'll hear from a friend. They can help us believe something we might not have before. So when Luke opens his Gospel by telling His readers that he compiled and collected the eyewitness reports of the life of Jesus, we can trust that his words are true.

Read James 2:20-24 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person that faith apart from works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”-and he was called a friend of God. You see that a person is justified by works and n

We've all messed up, and that can make it hard to pray. Asa leads our prayer today seeking forgiveness for our sins, and asking for peace in our lives.

Discover the critical difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame. Learn how to silence self-condemnation and embrace the radiant identity God has for you.

Justus leads our prayer time today asking God for opportunities to graciously share His love to the people in our lives.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 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. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Reflect What does it mean to be justified and sanctified? Theologians use big words all the time. You may have heard them use the terms justification and sanctification. For example, one of our recent messages quoted, “For with the heart o

A lazy mind leaves you open to deception. That’s why knowing the truth keeps you spiritually fit and prepared for the surprises that come with life. Sherri Kreps shares some spiritual coaching tips to help you win today over the traps that lurk within lazy thinking. Get a Bible in a translation that you can understand. Commit to reading it daily. Examine the Scriptures. Dig into the details and see how God is speaking to you through what you are reading.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and John Comstock discuss overcoming shame and finding true identity in Christ. Through a powerful story and practical assignment, they guide listeners to release shame and embrace freedom. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores 2 Chronicles 20:1–25, sharing the story of King Jehoshaphat facing overwhelming odds. Discover how honest dependence on

If you know anything about working out or lifting weights, you know that without proper form and technique, progression will be slow, and you may even injure yourself? So, what does this have to do with temptation? Mark is here to share some wisdom from the Book of Proverbs about fighting temptation the right way.

Even though Mark was not one of the disciples, his Gospel is an important part of the record we have of Jesus. And even though it is the shortest of the four, it stands as a powerful reminder of the divinity and grace of Jesus Christ. We'll take a quick overview of this fast-paced account of Jesus' life and be reminded of His call to all of us to be "fishers of men."

Discover how walking humbly with God and relying on the Holy Spirit transforms your daily life from a struggle of effort into a journey of grace and trust.

Jesus knew our worries and promised a peace that would overcome them. Not any kind of peace, but a personal peace directly from Him to you! Spiritual Fitness Coach, Alejandro explains this amazing gift. Meditate on Jesus’ words to you. John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

If you know much about cooking, you probably know that there is a big difference between baking power and baking soda. Use the wrong one and your recipe will fail! Stefanie is here today to share about another recipe we often fail, the recipe to peace. Join her and find out what the Bible says about finding true peace from worry.

Read Romans 10:9-10 …because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Reflect What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What specific beliefs about Jesus result in our salvation? When we go back to the Bible, we read over and over again that you must believe in Jesus to have eternal life. But I

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and John Comstock explore the story of the woman at the well, discussing how Jesus transforms shame into acceptance and love. They reflect on the power of being truly known and the importance of listening without judgment. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the question, "What Is the Holy Spirit (And What Does He Actually Do)?" Drawing from Jo

During His ministry, Jesus told His followers what they could expect of believers in the future. We'll see how Jesus' statements fit in with Biblical prophecy. And while we wait for His return, we'll be reminded of the Great Commission we have all been given as believers.

Join Mark today as we pray and ask God to help us remember that He is in control no matter what is going on in the world.