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READ   Galatians 6:15-16   15 It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been transformed into a new creation. 16 May God’s peace and mercy be upon all who live by this principle; they are the new people of God.     For the legalists who have their lists of what they think people ought to do to be considered believers, Paul says those items have nothing to do with one becoming a new creation in God. Paul wrote the similar truth i

READ   Galatians 6:17-18   17 From now on, don’t let anyone trouble me with these things. For I bear on my body the scars that show I belong to Jesus. 18 Dear brothers and sisters, may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.     Paul referred to the scars he had because of preaching a gospel of grace and not of works. This revealed he truly belonged to Jesus. Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-27 that tells what Paul had experienced. No one should have questioned

A reflection on Romans 12:2 and how to discern whether you're being transformed by God’s truth or simply following cultural groupthink.

Did you know that Jesus prayed for you? It's true, and we read about it in the Gospel of John. In the hours before His death, Jesus spent much time on His knees in prayer for those who would be restored to the Father through the death and resurrection of the Son. Find out more about what Jesus prayed for you in this episode.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Did you know that Jesus prayed for you? It's true, and we read about it in the Gospel of John. In the hours before His death, Jesus spent much time on His knees in prayer for those who would be restored to the Father through the death and resurrection of the Son. Find out more about what Jesus prayed for you in this episode. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) "I'm not good enough." "

Do you ever feel like you're not enough? You're not alone. Karmin leads our prayer today as we ask to be reminded that we are sufficient in Christ.

When you're down in the dumps and down on yourself it’s good to talk to someone. But you may be surprised at who Coach Seth tells you to talk to first! Join him for a close look at Psalm 88! When you feel like you are defeated, remind yourself who you belong to and take the conversation to God! What are you going to tell God today?

"I'm not good enough." "I don't have what it takes." "I'm too young." "I'm not as gifted as others." "I should just give up." Do these voices sound familiar? Donna is here to share some encouragement from the Bible that will help put your thoughts in a better place.

Jesus knew that He would return to heaven soon. And in comforting His disciples, He revealed to them and the world a great truth: That the Holy Spirit of God would someday enter into the lives of believers. Jesus takes this opportunity to help us understand just a little of the regenerating power of the Spirit at work in our lives.

Read Galatians 5:11-15   But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves! For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But if you bite and devour one a

It can be easy to forget about our blessings when surrounded by our messes. Today Doug leads us in prayer praising God for His love towards us.

What if you didn’t have to endlessly chase your desires? What if you could get off that treadmill and fall contentedly into the arms of Jesus? Coach Jenny Hietbrink points to the abundant life and how you can experience that life of contentment in Jesus. What are you desiring more of these days? How will that make you happy? Bring this to the Lord, embrace His Word in your life today, and ask Him to give you ultimate fulfillment and contentment.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Jesus knew that He would return to heaven soon. And in comforting His disciples, He revealed to them and the world a great truth: That the Holy Spirit of God would someday enter into the lives of believers. Jesus takes this opportunity to help us understand just a little of the regenerating power of the Spirit at work in our lives. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Every day is full

Every day is full of choices to make. And some days bring important choices that will impact the rest of your life. So how do we make the right choice? Join Laura today as she looks at a choice made by Abram's nephew Lot. In looking at the consequences of his decision, we'll learn how to make good choices for ourselves.

Why Today’s Connected Teens Are Lonelier Than Ever, and How Real Mentors Bring Them Back to Life

Read Galatians 5:5-10   For through the Spirit, by faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love. You were running well. Who hindered you from obeying the truth? This persuasion is not from him who calls you. A little leaven leavens the whole lump. I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you

Who in your life needs you to forgive them? Asa leads our daily prayer as we pray for opportunities to make amends.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole on Spiritually Fit Today as he shares five powerful reasons to mentor young people outside your family. Discover how mentoring builds confidence, brings fulfillment, sharpens leadership, expands your network, and offers fresh perspectives. Learn practical ways to encourage and invest in the next generation, and see how God can use your actions today to shape a better tomorrow. Subscribe for more spiritual fitness insights and e

Even if you don't memorize much Scripture, there's a good chance you have John 11:35 memorized: "Jesus wept." Today we'll look at John 11 and death of Lazarus that brought Jesus to tears. And in the miracle that follows, Jesus not only gives us a glimpse of the future, but a sobering look at the hardness hiding in the hearts of some.

If you've been hurt by someone in the past, you know how tiring it can be to carry that burden. Maybe you've heard that you need to forgive those who have hurt you, but don't know how. Stefanie is here today with some encouraging words from Scripture that will show you how to forgive others.

Forgiving someone is hard. So hard. Yet, it is important, in fact necessary to live a spiritually healthy life according to God’s plan. Jon Winkelman explains how adapting the right focus makes it doable. Because God knows everything about you and is at work in your life, you can choose to forgive. Trust His work and choose to forgive today.

Read Galatians 5:1-4   For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole law. You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace.     Reflect   Is there anything in your life that is cau

Why do you follow Jesus? Different people have different answers. And even while Jesus walked the earth, those who followed Him had reasons of their own. In talking to them, though, Jesus reminded them, and us, of the only actions we can take that really matter for eternity.

Have you ever considered how the substance we use to bathe ourselves can also, in certain conditions carve a river valley out of rock? Today Nat joins us today to help us see how Jesus demonstrated a similar kind of gentle power in his life. We'll see how to find that power in our own lives as well.