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The Research Forced Me to Say This About You
New SALT Index research reveals a striking gap between average Christianity in America and Scripture-absorbed believers. This Sunday Review explores why deeper Bible engagement leads to real transformation and responsibility

Arnie Cole
2 days ago3 min read


Strong for the Journey: HOW JESUS SHOWS US THE PATH TO SPIRITUAL FITNESS
A reflection on Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness and how daily Scripture builds lasting spiritual strength for the journey ahead.

Back to the Bible
5 days ago3 min read


If Jesus Ran a Ministry Today, Would You Donate?
What if we measured ministry the way Jesus did? This Sunday Review challenges modern ideas of impact, fundraising, and success by refocusing on discipleship, depth, and transformed lives.

Arnie Cole
Dec 28, 20254 min read


The Empty Chair at Christmas: Choosing Curiosity over Judgement
Family estrangement makes the holidays painful for millions. This article explores how Scripture calls believers to choose curiosity over judgment, offering grace, wisdom, and hope when an empty chair at Christmas breaks the heart.

Arnie Cole
Dec 21, 20254 min read


What your phone is doing to your prayer life
Is your phone creating “spiritual fog”? This article explores how nonstop scrolling can dull prayer, weaken focus, and quiet your sensitivity to God, and invites you to take a private Spiritual Fog Self-Assessment to regain clarity for 2026.

Arnie Cole
Dec 14, 20253 min read


Living in Light of Jesus’ Return
How should Christians live in light of Jesus’ return? This article explores the rapture, second coming, millennium, final judgment, and how each one shapes daily spiritual fitness, faithfulness, and hope for the future.

Back to the Bible
Dec 12, 20253 min read


12 Reasons Church Leaders Should be Fasting
Why should church leaders fast? This article explores twelve biblical and practical reasons fasting strengthens leadership, deepens prayer, exposes the heart, and renews spiritual focus for those entrusted with God’s people.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 10, 20254 min read


One sentence. One Scripture. One saved life. Yours too?
Your daily narrative shapes your spiritual life. This Sunday Review invites readers to replace old, limiting identities with one Scripture-anchored sentence that guides their story through 2026 and draws them closer to Jesus each day.

Arnie Cole
Dec 7, 20255 min read


Stop Overtraining Your Faith: Why Head Knowledge Is Not Enough To Win Spiritual Battles
Are you studying the Bible more than you’re living it? This article explores why head knowledge alone can’t win spiritual battles, how obedience activates spiritual strength, and how to move from information to transformation one step at a time.

Back to the Bible
Dec 5, 20255 min read


BTTB’S GIFT TO YOU— AND THE GLOBAL CHURCH
A Christmas reflection on how the SALT Index helps believers and churches worldwide make spiritual growth visible and grounded in God’s Word.

Back to the Bible
Dec 4, 20252 min read


THE GIFT THAT STILL GIVES
A Christmas reflection on the God who gives, the gift that keeps giving, and how sharing His Word continues the miracle of Bethlehem.

Arnie Cole
Dec 3, 20254 min read


Why Fasting Matters So Much to Me
Discover why fasting has become a powerful spiritual discipline in the author’s life, how it deepens prayer, increases focus on God, and shapes spiritual growth, and why now is the best time to prepare for a faithful practice in the new year.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 3, 20254 min read


A BACK TO THE BIBLE CHRISTMAS LEGACY
A personal Christmas reflection on how Back to the Bible’s teaching and music shaped a family’s spiritual journey for decades.

Back to the Bible
Dec 2, 20252 min read


You Are Not Your Struggle - A Message for 2026
Learn how to stop defining yourself by your struggles and embrace the story God is writing through grace and resilience.
If you want, I can tailor it to be more emotional, more data-driven, or more explicitly tied to Spiritually Fit Today.

Arnie Cole
Nov 30, 20253 min read


Before Thanksgiving… can I ask you something important?
A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection inviting readers to share the real struggles that keep them from spiritual consistency and how Back to the Bible can help in 2026.

Arnie Cole
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Am I Thinking for Myself—Or Just Following the Crowd?
A reflection on Romans 12:2 and how to discern whether you're being transformed by God’s truth or simply following cultural groupthink.

Arnie Cole
Nov 16, 20254 min read


Connected but Lonely, and Longing for Someone to Notice: How Mentorship Brings Teens Back to Life
Why Today’s Connected Teens Are Lonelier Than Ever, and How Real Mentors Bring Them Back to Life

Back to the Bible
Nov 14, 20255 min read


Your Life Is God’s Letter: How to Live Each Day as a Message of Jesus’ Love
Discover how to let your everyday choices reveal Jesus to others. Inspired by Brian Meyer’s incredible faith journey from hardship to hope, this guide shows how the Holy Spirit writes God’s story on your heart.

Back to the Bible
Nov 7, 20255 min read


How to Stay Faithful in a Distracted World
Our phones and feeds shape more than our habits. They shape our hearts. Here’s how to stay faithful, grounded, and focused on God when distractions never stop.

Back to the Bible
Oct 24, 20254 min read


YouTube Starter Kit: How to Make the Most of Your Experience
Welcome! Whether you're new to YouTube or just haven’t explored it much, this YouTube Starter Kit is here to help you get started and...

Back to the Bible
Jul 21, 20252 min read
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