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Read Psalm 16:1-2, 5-6, 9-11 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance…Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me th

Joshua shows us that courage comes from God's presence and His Word, not easy circumstances or confidence in ourselves.

Read 1 Peter 2:2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good. Reflect Prayerfully consider how much you’ve grown spiritually in the past year. What did you consume that contributed to your spiritual growth the most? What do you think hindered your spiritual growth the most? There has been a lot of research about the benefits of a mother’s milk. According to studies a mother’s

We're all familiar with the kind of anger that explodes in a sudden outburst. But there's a type of anger that can sit and simmer in the darkness slowly poisoning our lives. Karmin is here today to talk about that kind of anger, and to share some wisdom she learned from the Bible about dealing with it.

Whatever you're going through, God can help you. Join Jon today as we pray that God will continue to be with us through every challenge life presents.

Today, Coach Ricky Kennedy introduces you to “quick, slow, slow” – an important spiritual fitness principle that sets the pace for patience and understanding rather than anger! Today, memorize James 1:19 and start being quick to listen to God in His word and slow to speak.

As opposition to the early church grew, it was only a matter of time before it turned to violence. And in this dramatic portion of Acts we're introduced to two men who would have a significant impact on the history of the church. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, who preached a powerful sermon even as stones were hurled at him, and Saul, a passionate persecutor of the church whose story was just beginning.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole sits down with helicopter flight nurse Katlyn to explore what it means to trust God in the middle of chaos. From horrific accident scenes to near-death moments in the air, Katlyn shares how prayer helps steady her mind, calm fear, and prepare her for crisis. Discover how building a habit of trust-filled prayer today can strengthen your faith before life’s storms arrive. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In thi

We’re used to fast food, one-minute rice, and same-day shipping. We’re NOT used to waiting. Coach Caleb White shows us the importance of patience and the role it plays in our spiritual maturity. If you’re feeling impatient, admit this to God and invite Him to help you trust and wait patiently for Him to act. Ask another person to pray for you in this matter as well.

As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message.

Alejandro leads our daily prayer today asking God to mold us and shape us into more accurate reflections of Him as we spend time in the Bible and sharing His Word with others.

You ever have one of those days where you're just completely spent? We all have, and many of us have called out to God for help in those times. Laura knows the feeling and learned a little wisdom about this from the Bible (and her toddlers) that she's going to pass along to you.

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) As the message of Christ spread like wildfire through the land, troubles began brewing. And not just external troubles, but internal troubles as well. But the response of the disciples to these growing troubles shows us a church with Christ at its heart. We'll look to learn from their wisdom in today's message. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) You ever have one of those days where

Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

From addiction and darkness to faith and purpose, discover how God can redeem even the most broken story and use it to help others.

Read James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. Reflect How confident are you when it comes to talking about your faith? What do you think you could do to increase your confidence? When I talk with other people about evangelism and outreach, I often hear the same thing. People say things like, “I just don’t know what to say!” People express feeling unprepared and ill-equipped. Maybe you can r

Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio, laptop, mobile phone--things like that. Is it more than one? Handling distractions like this is part of daily life now. But have you wondered how this affects your spiritual life? Cameron is here today with an encouraging word from the Bible that will help you regain some focus.

With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today.

Have you ever been spiritually stuck; feeling like you’re going through the motions without getting anywhere? Coach Lydia Robertson addresses this common problem with an exercise to help you look behind, around, and ahead at God’s faithfulness in your life. Identify what God has done in your life, what He is doing in your life, and what you know He will do in your life. Write these things down or share them with a friend. Then, be prayerfully expectant of His faithfulness!

STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) With as large and as organized as the church has become in this day and age, it's easy to forget its humble beginnings. Today we'll look at the fellowship of the early believers. We'll consider how we can be bold witnesses for the risen Christ even today. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Pop Quiz: How many devices or screens are running near you right now? This could be a TV, radio

You never know what tomorrow's going to bring. You don't even know what this afternoon is going to bring. Join Karmin in prayer today as we ask God for the wisdom to meet the challenges and opportunities that each day brings so that we may live boldly and wisely for Him.

Are you winding down just when God is waiting for you to step up? Discover Gary Dunker’s story of rewriting his final chapters and finding fresh purpose late in life.

Peter is one whose story could easily have ended in tragedy. On the night before Jesus died, Peter denied even knowing the man he had come to recognize as Savior and Lord. But his story doesn't end there and here in the beginning of Acts he preaches a powerful sermon that struck the hearts of many. We'll consider God's forgiveness and the power of His Word.

In the face of unimaginable suffering, Jesus prayed. Arnie leads our prayer time today as we follow Jesus' example and turn to Him in prayer for the strength to face our own difficulties.