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READ   Philippians 2:22-24   22 But you know how Timothy has proved himself. Like a son with his father, he has served with me in preaching the Good News. 23 I hope to send him to you just as soon as I find out what is going to happen to me here. 24 And I have confidence from the Lord that I myself will come to see you soon.     Paul reminds the believers how Timothy has proved himself and served with Paul like a son in preaching the gospel. Paul was apparently waiting on a d

READ   Philippians 2:25-27   25 Meanwhile, I thought I should send Epaphroditus back to you. He is a true brother, co-worker, and fellow soldier. And he was your messenger to help me in my need. 26 I am sending him because he has been longing to see you, and he was very distressed that you heard he was ill. 27 And he certainly was ill; in fact, he almost died. But God had mercy on him—and also on me, so that I would not have one sorrow after another.     Paul had another “co-

Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you’re going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson...

Tired of feeling down, joyless, irritable, impatient, and just...bad...in general? It seems like these traits are dominating our self-evaluations these days. But we were made to be better. Join Coach CJ as he talks about some new "muscles" you can exercise to give you the life you were meant to have.

If you've invited Jesus, the light of the world, into your life, how are you using that light? Paula joins us for some encouragement and prayer as we seek to shine God's light to those around us.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole on Spiritually Fit Today as he shares how every act of faith matters—even when no one sees. Discover practical ways to rise above digital distractions, build spiritual strength, and live out 1 Corinthians 15:58. Be encouraged: your labor for God is never in vain. Start your spiritual fitness journey now! STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Be honest, do you know what the word "propitiation" means?

Read Galatians 2:17-18   But if, in our endeavor to be justified in Christ, we too were found to be sinners, is Christ then a servant of sin? Certainly not! For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a transgressor.     Reflect   When we become Christians, what is it that gets torn down and why should we never rebuild it?     It probably isn’t one of the most exciting books in the Bible to read but I highly encourage you to read the book of Leviticus some time. W

Be honest, do you know what the word "propitiation" means? There's a good chance you've never even heard the word. But it's an important...

The word "justified" can be a be difficult to understand, especially in its biblical sense. In this episode we'll find out why we have a...

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and digital architect Justin Manes on Spiritually Fit Today as they discuss overcoming digital distractions and creative ways to share your faith. Hear Justin’s inspiring story about a small act of discipleship that made a big impact. Discover practical steps to grow spiritually, motivate others, and strengthen your walk with Christ in a digital world. Featuring a powerful memory verse and actionable soul pump assignment! STEP

The Bible tells us to clothe ourselves in humility. Does this refer to the actual clothes you wear? It could. But it goes a bit deeper...

When it comes to taking pride in our work or accomplishments, how much is too much? Sherri joins us with some encouraging words from the Bible that will help us balance our pride with a healthy dose of humility.

Read Galatians 2:15-16   We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.     Reflect   What does it mean to be “justified”? What is the only way we can be justified to God?     Have you ever gotten a blob

If you’re like me, when you think of true obedience to God, your mind might immediately to dramatic instances—missionaries crossing oceans, public personalities standing against cultural pressure, or people giving sacrificially in a moment of severe crisis.   But here’s the deal: most of life doesn’t unfold in the extremes. Instead, it’s lived in the mundane realities of everyday life: morning routines, meetings, chores, conversations. And it’s precisely there, in the everyda

Read Galatians 2:13-14   And the rest of the Jews acted hypocritically along with him, so that even Barnabas was led astray by the hypocrisy. But when I saw that their conduct was not in step with the truth of the gospel, I said to Cephas before them all, “If you, though a Jew, live like a Gentile and not like a Jew, how can you force the Gentiles to live like Jews?”     Reflect   What grounds did Paul cite for confronting Peter and how does Paul serve as an example in this i

Some of our most important lessons from God are learned while ... waiting. Shannon explains that having patience for the big things...

In a world growing more and more ignorant of, or even hostile to, the God of the Bible, how are we as Christians to respond? That's the question Arnie asks today as he leads our time of prayer asking God for wisdom and motivation to stand up for the cross.

INTRO:  SPIRITUALLY FIT  | TODAY Join Arnie Cole and digital architect Justin Manes as they discuss practical ways to break free from digital distractions, reconnect with God, and build real relationships. Discover four key steps to thrive spiritually, including turning off your phone, serving others, and embracing gratitude. Perfect for anyone seeking balance, faith, and purpose in a tech-driven world. Watch now for actionable tips and daily encouragement! STEP 1 - RECEIVE (

The phrase "born again" is something we often hear from many sources, but do you know where it began? Today we'll look at Jesus' words to...

When reading stories from the Bible, it's easy to overlook that we're often reading about many years of someone's life in just a few minutes. Why is this important? Ben is here today to examine a time in Joseph's life when patience and waiting on God's timing was critical, and to encourage you to be patient if God seems to be moving a bit slow in your own life.

The presence of the Holy Spirit comes with visible signs. Join Paula as she prays that the fruit of the Spirit be visible in our lives.

In today’s episode, Spiritual Fitness Coach John Comstock shares a powerful insight that breaks down myths and sheds light on the mental,...

You might have heard people talk about their favorite Bible translation. But why does the Bible need to be translated? Today we'll find...

Lust and the lure of temptation is something we're all familiar with; we deal with it daily. And while it seems like an exercise in futility to try to resist the things of the flesh, it can be resisted. Nick is here today to share some encouragement he learned from the Bible that will help you stand against the things you don't really want to do.