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No way around it, the way you develop perseverance is through trial! Alejandro Duran opens the Bible to the book of James, an expert on perseverance, to discover how God grows this trait in our character and how to receive it with joy. Are you ready to embrace the trials that God may allow to mold you and shape you? Count it all joy when you meet them because your spiritual muscles are being worked on so that you can persevere and win today!

It's hard to overstate the kind of stability that a faithful friend can bring to your life - someone you can always count on regardless of circumstances. Do you have someone like that? Arnie is here today to share about a friend who never breaks His promises.

Waiting for a wandering child or an unsaved loved one can be heartbreaking. Discover eight biblical reasons to keep praying, trusting, and living in hope as God continues His work.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when childhood dreams meet unexpected opportunities? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Rick Small explore how God revives forgotten passions. Rick shares his journey from financial services to volunteering at Stillwaters Equestrian Academy, serving kids and adults with disabilities. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Have you ever wondered who Jesus is really knocking for in Revelation 3:14–22? In today’s episode of Back to the

Are there people in your life who try your patience more than others? Maybe God has them there for a reason. Join Paula as she shares a verse from the Bible that helps her look at these trying situations from a godly perspective.

Is it hard to find time to spend in the Bible? Join Doug today as we ask God to help us find His Word as more important than anything else.

If you want to grow in faith, you must remember that you are always in training! Coach Mark gives you a workout plan for strengthening your spiritual muscles and allowing God to challenge and assist you one step at a time! When it comes to growing in faith, remember that you are always in training. Your faith is being strengthened with each step you take. So, be consistent with daily Bible reading, keep trusting, keep praying, and watch as your faith grows stronger.

Read Proverbs 17:27 (ESV) Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Reflect Can you think of a time when you’ve blown it by blowing up instead of keeping your cool? How might the situation have been improved if you had “restrained your words” at that moment? Have you ever heard the idiom “cooler heads prevail”? Merriam-Webster gives this explanation: “calmer or less angry people have a dominant influence.” Sometimes, du

What does a life lived for Christ look like? How do we live in love? A lot of people think they know the answer but end up drawing people away from Christ by the way they live. Paul continues his letter to the Ephesians by helping us understand how to live like Christ, and how to avoid those who would pull us away.

Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Christ restored him and transformed him into a fearless leader. Discover how Peter’s story offers hope that failure is never the end for those who surrender to God.

Read 2 Thessalonians 3:3-4 (ESV) But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the Lord about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. Reflect How has God proven His faithfulness in your life? There is a reason the beloved hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” praises God’s great faithfulness and not our own. Another one of my favorite hymns, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” put it this way:

What do you have to worry about today? No, really - with God in heaven watching over you, what do you have worth worrying about? Stefanie is here today with the answer straight from Jesus' mouth.

Waking up at 3am can cause a lot of worry. We asked Americans in a scientific study what they worry about most and found that the top three were finances, relationships, and health. Arnie leads us in prayer as we bring these concerns to God.

As a Christian, are you mentoring someone, or being mentored by by an older believer? Passing along what we know and supporting others is a major part of sharing the Gospel. Paul will talk to us more in his letter to the Ephesians about the gifts God has given us, and the importance of living a life that honors God.

Jesus knows the frenzy of your life. He cares and He wants you to be prepared for the future. But He also tells you to “stay on today”. Spiritual Fitness Coach Donna Amidon shares His comforting words to help you focus on today and not worry about tomorrow. Don’t fret over the future, but ask yourself, what needs to be done today? Then, stay on today!

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY When life falls apart, who shows up? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Rick Small discuss how God uses ordinary believers to rescue the broken. Rick shares how a faithful friend and a persistent client helped him find hope and faith during his darkest moments. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY What does true contentment look like? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores Philippians 4:11–13 and Hebrews 13:

Why does every Christian need a local church? Discover the biblical case for belonging to a faithful church and how God uses Christian community to help us grow in Christ.

Are you haunted by your past? By things you’ve done or said? Today, Caleb White coaches you through what it takes to forgive yourself and move forward in the freedom Christ offers. Reflect on something you haven’t forgiven yourself for and take it to the Lord in prayer. Tell Him you’ve had a hard time forgiving yourself and then by faith trust that He has already forgiven you for it. Then, choose to forgive yourself and move forward in freedom, one step at a time.

SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when life falls apart and faith is all you have left? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole talks with Rick Small about finding God in the wreckage after a painful divorce. Hear Rick’s journey from church leader and devoted father to brokenness, and how faith, community, and Galatians 6:9 helped him rebuild. Discover hope for anyone facing unexpected loss or heartbreak. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Struggling to forgive someone w

After taking time to study the word of God, it's time to put it into practice. Sherri is here to pray that God will be with us throughout our day as we seek to honor Him in all we do.

As you walk with Christ, you'll begin to look more and more like Him in the way you act and respond to other people, believers included. At least, that's how it should be. Paul reminds us today of these characteristics and explains why unity among the believers is so vital in this world that so often seeks to divide.

Read Hebrews 6:1-2 (ESV) Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, and of instruction about washings, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Reflect What are some practical steps you can take to grow in your faith when you feel stuck? Recently, I came across a study conducted by Arizona Christian University. In 2020, t

Have you ever put yourself in the spiritual doghouse? Have you sinned in some way and you're sure God is done with you? Think again. Arnie is here today with some encouraging words from Scripture that will get you out of the doghouse.

Why do committed Christians hesitate to make disciples? New research reveals the biggest barrier isn't a lack of faith or Bible knowledge—it's believing someone else is better suited.