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Read Genesis 2:15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. Reflect What is your attitude concerning work? Do you view it as a blessing or a necessary evil? Did you ever look at the need to work and decide that it’s a consequence of Adam and Eve’s disobedience? That, if they hadn’t sinned, we wouldn’t need to work today. It’s a common enough thought that even kids ask about it in Sunday school. This is probably rooted in thoughts of G

We all want to live in a good place right? Among good people, doing good things. And we try, but it's pretty obvious that there's a lot that's not good in this world. Is it even possible to find goodness? Stefanie is here today with some good news for you straight from the Bible.

Church hurt is real, but it does not have to define your future. Discover a biblical path toward healing, forgiveness, and renewed hope.

Reading or listening to God's Word is something we're all familiar with. But that's only half of the equation. Karmin is here today to remind us to live out what we learn. Join her in prayer as we seek opportunities to demonstrate Christ to our community.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and flight nurse Katlyn explore how to process grief, suffering, and the tough "why God?" questions. Drawing from Psalm 13, they discuss the power of honest lament, finding resilience through Scripture, and real-life examples of faith in the face of trauma and loss. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores what Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 teaches about comm

After years of persecuting the church, Saul, now known as Paul, became its fiercest advocate. What could take an enemy and turn him into an ally? Nothing less than a miracle. Find out more about Paul's dramatic conversion and put yourself in the sandals of the early disciples as they regard this new member of their flock.

Have you ever felt like giving up? Like, what's the point of continuing if you're not even going to win? Tom is here today to share about a time that he quit. But through some wisdom from his coach and some encouragement from the Bible, he found what he needed to carry on. Let his example encourage you today.

Imagine being a teenage girl, engaged, and pregnant – with the Son of God! Through this difficult situation, Mary demonstrated a very important part of spiritual fitness – perseverance. Sherri Kreps talks about the importance and the blessings of humbly and continually pursuing God in all things! Today, give up control and trust God instead. Continue to persevere by believing in His promises, giving thanks, and praying for your needs, with thanksgiving!

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