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For the driven Christ-follower, resting is often the hardest discipline. Learn why stillness is a vital spiritual rep for your faith.

Today Sean leads our prayer time asking God to help us remember wisdom when we feel anger beginning to stir.

We don't need superhero movies to tell us that our anger can feel an awful lot like a monster inside just waiting for us to let our guard down. But we have a source of strength greater than any rage. Celeste is here today to take us back to the Bible to remind us of our strength in Jesus.

Read Mark 10:42-45 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Reflect How does Jesus’ d

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> INTRO: SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher explore the spiritual discipline of rest. Discover how true rest i

The life of faith was never meant to be lived alone. Paul reminds us that we should all be busy serving the body of Christ in unity with each other. And as he concludes his letter to the Thessalonians, he takes up the pen himself for one last prayer and word of encouragement to everyone who would read his letter.

Moses, a model of leadership and faith, shows us that no one is immune to the pitfalls of anger. Nat Crawford talks about what we can learn from Moses to help control our anger and reflect God’s good name instead. Today, before reacting to a situation with anger, take a moment to pause and pray. Strive to respond in a way that reflect God’s patience, love, and mercy. Let us know how you do!

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:25-28 Brothers, pray for us. Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Reflect What should we be doing while we wait for Christ’s return? Today we conclude Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians. One of the major themes has been to be ready for Christ’s return because it will come “like a thief in the night” (1 Thessalonian

Sometimes it feel like our prayers just go nowhere. Are they even heard? Are we praying wrong? Arnie shares with us what Jesus had to say about prayer, and leads us as we take our concerns to the Lord.

Do you feel stuck in your spiritual growth? Like, no matter what you try, you just can't seem to make any progress. Dan is here today with some insights from the Bible that will help you realign your goal and get your unstuck in your spiritual growth.

With the promise of God's return fresh in our hearts, it's easy to want to just sit back and wait. And there were people like that in Thessalonian church. To them, and to us, Paul says get back on your feet! While Christ is away, we still have time to share His Gospel and bring new people into the family of faith. Are your feet moving?

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> INTRO: SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Megan Fletcher discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting. Megan shares her personal

There is always an excuse NOT to do something. But God sees beyond our excuses! Donna Amidon encourages you to trust God’s leading to step out in faith and accomplish His plans for you! Think of one area where you’ve been holding back. Today, step forward and unbury that gift so that it can grow and please your Master who gave it to you!

Evangelism flows from a heart that is broken over lostness. This article explores seven biblical ways to cultivate compassion for those who don’t know Christ—by remembering God’s grace, studying Scripture, facing eternal realities, and asking God to shape our hearts for obedience.

What task do you have in front of you today? You don't have to do it on your own strength. Karmin leads our prayer time today asking God for His strength in our day.

From the day Christ left, believers have been eager for His return. Unfortunately, many have used this as an opportunity to spread lies about God's plan. Paul takes some time in his letter to the Thessalonians to clear up some misconceptions about the "day of the Lord," and to reassure believers that no one who loves the Lord will be left behind.

The mightiest battlefield in the entire universe exists … in your mind! Spiritual fitness coach Jon Winkelman shares the weapons needed to strike down destructive thoughts that cloud our minds and imprison our lives. Write down 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 and consider how you will take your thoughts captive today. Suggestions: Read this passage throughout the day. Pray for God to direct all your thoughts. Talk to a trusted Christian friend.

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:24 He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Reflect How has God proven faithful in Your life? We hear empty promises all the time. Politicians promise to fix all the problems in the government. Our kids promise to clean their rooms. Our boss promises he’ll re-evaluate that potential promotion next quarter which is the same thing he said last quarter and the quarter before that. We find ourselves thinking things like, “I’ll believe it when I s

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> INTRO: SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher explore prayer as a spiritual discipline and what makes Christian

Are you an over thinker? Do you find your thoughts often swirling towards despair and hopelessness? Laura is here and she knows that feeling. But she's also found a weapon from the Bible that helps her fight back these thoughts and puts her back on solid ground.

The grief of losing a loved one is probably the hardest thing we'll ever have to deal with. But, as Kelsey is here to explain, even in these times God is at work. Join her as she opens the Scriptures to find God's wisdom for our times of grief.

Now that we've spent time learning what the Bible has to say, Justus is here to offer a prayer that God would help us put His words into action in our lives.

PERSONALIZED WORKOUT OPTION: Exciting news — adapt today’s spiritual workout to what’s happening in your life right now. Our new digital librarian will pull personalized content for your workout and guide you through four simple steps to help you apply Scripture to your life today. Try it out HERE>>> SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Megan Fletcher discuss the power of daily Bible reading and its impact on spiritual growt

The early church grew quickly and spread rapidly. So it's no surprise that many people didn't look kindly upon the new Christian believers. That's why Paul spent so much time in his letters encouraging his readers, and preparing them for persecution. As we look at Paul's second letter to the Thessalonian church, we'll be reminded of God's justice.