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Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 16:25-26     25 “But Abraham said to him, ‘Son, remember that during your lifetime you had everything you wanted, and Lazarus had nothing. So now he is here being comforted, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides, there is a great chasm separating us. No one can cross over to you from here, and no one can cross over to us from there.’”     This was Abraham’s answer when the rich man was in agony and wanted Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole welcomes business coach Jason Hietbrink to discuss why knowing what to do isn’t the same as doing it. They explore the intention-action gap, overcoming shame, and building spiritual habits with grace and small steps, using Matthew 26:41 as inspiration for the New Year. STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) As you walk with Christ, you'll begin to look more and mor

Struggling with temptation or moral failure? Learn from 1 Corinthians 10:13 how God provides a way out—and how His grace restores those who fall.

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:2 For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. Reflect How has following God’s instructions blessed your life? Are there any instances in your life that would have turned out better if you had simply obeyed the Lord? I’ve heard many people lament that life doesn't come with an instruction manual. In their view, people are all just doing the best they can, trying to figure out life as they go. But here at Back to the Bible, we know

Money can do quite a bit in our world. But money ought to also come with a big warning sign. Gary is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible that will help illustrate the limits of money. But we'll also find someone much more powerful to whom we can turn.

Generosity may be seen in our giving, but true generosity is found in our hearts. Coach Kate Dreesen shows us how to be generous like Jesus! Look at all the Lord has blessed you with and thank Him for it. Then, look at what you can share with others and how you can give what you have to reflect what God has done in your life.

Do you have friends who need to know Jesus? Join Paula as we pray for opportunities to be a living testimony of Christ and His work.

As you walk with Christ, you'll begin to look more and more like Him in the way you act and respond to other people, believers included. At least, that's how it should be. Paul reminds us today of these characteristics and explains why unity among the believers is so vital in this world that so often seeks to divide.

What if we measured ministry the way Jesus did? This Sunday Review challenges modern ideas of impact, fundraising, and success by refocusing on discipleship, depth, and transformed lives.

Self-control is a daily battle, but with God's help, you can win it! Coach Mark Geist gives you inspiration to acknowledge your weaknesses and count on God to help you resist temptation and make wise choices. Today, identify one area of your life where you need to exercise more self-control. Then, ask the Holy Spirit for strength to resist temptation in that area and make wise choices.

We all need a good measure of self-control. Join Asa today as he leads our prayer for God's help in this.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Ephesians chapter 2 stands as one of the most important passages of the Bible. Here we see exactly the method and the purpose behind our salvation. As we examine these verses, we can praise God that he hasn't left so important a message to be guessed at--it's there plainly for all to read. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Self-Control is never a popular subject, but we probably all

Ephesians chapter 2 stands as one of the most important passages of the Bible. Here we see exactly the method and the purpose behind our salvation. As we examine these verses, we can praise God that he hasn't left so important a message to be guessed at--it's there plainly for all to read.

Self-Control is never a popular subject, but we probably all agree that it's necessary. Donna is here today to share some pointed and practical words from the Bible that will help us all walk in the good plan God has for us.

Recovery deepens when we stop hiding and start healing together. Discover how grace-filled community helps rebuild hope, identity, and faith in Christ.

“Under construction” usually involves enduring a few unpleasant conditions, but the results are worth it! Coach Kelsey Coppinger points out that Christians also have to experience challenges while their faith is being perfected. Are you “under construction”? Where is it that you need to believe? Pray that God will help you be faithful in that area. Then, believe and win today!

Read 1 Thessalonians 4:1   Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more.     Reflect   Will we ever spiritually “arrive”? Will we ever be sanctified “enough” to quit growing this side of heaven?     It’s human nature to settle. We work until we think it’s good enough and then we slow down. We get satisfied with the status quo. For exampl

After Galatians, we find Paul's letter to the Ephesians--a letter written while in prison. So it may seem strange that Paul begins his letter by talking about the blessing he--and all believers--enjoy in Christ! Find out more as we begin our look at this important letter.

How has God been at work in your life? Paula leads our prayer time today with this prompt to help you focus your prayers.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) After Galatians, we find Paul's letter to the Ephesians--a letter written while in prison. So it may seem strange that Paul begins his letter by talking about the blessing he--and all believers--enjoy in Christ! Find out more as we begin our look at this important letter. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Looking for ways to increase your faith? Turns out you can grow your faith whi

Looking for ways to increase your faith? Turns out you can grow your faith while also contributing to the lives of those around you. Here's Mark with some encouragement from Scripture that will help you grow stronger in your faith.

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 17:1-3     1 One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than to cause one of these little ones to fall into sin. 3 So watch yourselves! If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive.”     Jesus gave this serious warning to anyone who would

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 17:15-16     15 One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus, shouting, “Praise God!” 16 He fell to the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This man was a Samaritan.     Jesus had told the 10 lepers to go show themselves to the priests. On the way there the lepers were healed. One of them returned to thank Jesus. The last statement in this account is significant: “This man was a Samaritan.” This would have been a

Day 1  RECEIVE   Luke 17:28-30     28 “And the world will be as it was in the days of Lot. People went about their daily business—eating and drinking, buying and selling, farming and building— 29 until the morning Lot left Sodom. Then fire and burning sulfur rained down from heaven and destroyed them all. 30 Yes, it will be ‘business as usual’ right up to the day when the Son of Man is revealed.”     What did Jesus mean by the world being like the days of Lot before He ret