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Spiritual fruit doesn’t grow through effort alone. Discover how abiding in Christ, Scripture, prayer, and community allow the Holy Spirit to shape lasting transformation over time.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Paula explore how church experiences can differ within families. Paula shares her journey of loving church, music, and service, while her husband and children longed for deeper, more relational connections. Discover insights on faith, family, and the importance of understanding each person’s unique spiritual needs. Featuring reflections on Psalm 139:1 and practical steps for fostering mean

Anger. We all have it at times. Some more than others. But how do you respond to such a powerful emotion? How did Jesus respond? Lydia Robertson coaches us on anger. The next time you feel anger, ask yourself, how does God want me to respond? Then pray that He would show you how to act and speak to the situation with His compassion, patience, and kindness.

What are your goals when it comes to your temper? What steps are you going to take in order to reach those goals? If you'd like a little help, Coach Mark is here to share from God's Word and his experience as a physical fitness trainer to help move you closer to your goal of not being ruled by anger.

With so much going on in the world today, it can be easy to harden our hearts to the needs of those around us. Asa leads our prayer time today asking God to soften our hearts so that we can be a blessing to others.

Read 2 Corinthians 8:6, 10-11 Accordingly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act of grace…And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have. Reflect Do you always finish what you start? Why or why not? Recently, I’ve been fru

Talking to your earthly father is one thing, but how do you talk to your Heavenly Father? Turns out, it isn't hard to do, but even Jesus realized we might need a little guidance, which is what you'll get in today's message!

Trusting God doesn’t always bring clarity—but it brings confidence in His character. Learn how to move forward faithfully even when life doesn’t make sense.

How has the lack of self-control impacted our nation? Our neighborhoods? Our own lives? Today Coach Gary Dunker reminds us of the high value God places on self-control and how He will nurture this precious spiritual fruit in our lives. Remember the value God places on self-control and invite Him to change the way you behave toward others by strengthening your self-control.

We have places to go, and people to see. But we will never regret the time sitting at Jesus' feet. Join Donna today as she leads our prayer time praising God for the rest and revitalization that comes from worshipping Him.

Sometimes it feels like refusing a temptation big or little—is simply impossible. And so we give in, reluctantly maybe, but we still give in. But what if it were possible to resist? Today Shannon joins us to share some encouragement from the Bible about a source of power available to us all.

Read 2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. Reflect What did Jesus give up when He came as a man to save us? When we read literature and study history, we see common desires that have driven mankind from the very beginning. Things like power, wealth, glory, and immortality…People have always gone to great lengths in an attempt to acquire those

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Paula explore what happens when your church experience doesn’t match your family’s needs. Paula shares her journey of loving church while realizing her husband and children longed for something more personal. Discover how to listen well, hold roles loosely, and navigate faith together when church feels different for those you love. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In today’s episode of Back to the

Are you a know-so Christian or a hope-so Christian? Find out the significance to this question and your salvation in today's message.

Most mature believers say sharing their faith matters—but far fewer act on it. This Sunday Review explores why older Christians go quiet and how to rediscover purpose and impact.

These days it seems like everyone has a psychiatrist on speed dial. We take it for granted that we'll need therapy at some point in our future. So is finding joy and peace impossible now? Madison is here today to share some encouraging news from the Bible that shows how joy is not only possible, but closer than you think.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Feeling unworthy is not only ok, it's actually a prerequisite for being saved! Today's message will help you trust in God rather than your feelings for salvation. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) These days it seems like everyone has a psychiatrist on speed dial. We take it for granted that we'll need therapy at some point in our future. So is finding joy and peace impossible now?

Spiritual Fitness Coach Sherri Kreps knocks down the notion that the pursuit of happiness is the ultimate answer for living above the fray of suffering and disappointment. Join her to look at the source of all hope and how to win today and every day with joy! Where are you feeling a lack of contentment? Spend time in prayer asking God to help you abide in Him and His love, and to let His words abide in you and help you keep His commandments. Ask Him to help you be content!

Feeling unworthy is not only ok, it's actually a prerequisite for being saved! Today's message will help you trust in God rather than your feelings for salvation.

Mark leads our prayer time today talking about the 4 Rs of Spiritual Growth. As we daily read, reflect, respond and reply to God's Word, we'll draw just a little closer to Jesus day by day.

Fear and shame can keep you trapped in addiction, but faith offers a way forward. Discover how truth breaks the cycle and leads to real freedom.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Are you concerned whether or not you are saved? If so, today's message will help you understand the permanence of trusting Jesus, not yourself, for salvation! STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) The bigger your problem is, the bigger the solution has to be right? And so, our daily struggle against the devil and his schemes must be impossible for us to face, right? Well, yes and no. La

When life isn’t going according to your plan, how do you keep going? Spiritual Fitness Coach Seth Walker shares the motivation you need to meet a new day filled with new mercies! Whatever you are going through, lay all of that aside and continue to persevere in the race God has set out before you. When you are feeling down and need some motivation, come back to the passage in Lamentations 3:22-23 and remember that God’s mercies are new every morning, His love never ceases, an

Are you concerned whether or not you are saved? If so, today's message will help you understand the permanence of trusting Jesus, not yourself, for salvation!