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The Tongue Test: A Measure of Christian Maturity (A Faith that Works)
Your words can shape the lives of others—or burn bridges. Learn how James 3 challenges us to develop spiritual fitness by taming the tongue and speaking with grace

Arnie Cole
1 day ago4 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
4 days ago5 min read


The Danger of Being Double-Minded (A Faith That Works)
Spiritual double-mindedness keeps us stuck. Learn what it means to walk by faith with an undivided heart—and how to grow in spiritual fitness through daily trust.

Arnie Cole
Nov 33 min read


How to Gain Strength through Spiritual Struggles (A Faith That Works)
If you’ve lived long enough in this world, you can probably say, “I’ll never forget the moment everything changed.” The job you counted on disappeared. The diagnosis blindsided you. A relationship shattered. And it’s in these moments, when life cracks open without warning, that our faith is tested and our foundation revealed. You see, the truth is this: trials aren't the enemy of faith. They're the pressure points that prove whether our trust in God is real or just theoret

Arnie Cole
Oct 273 min read


The Quiet Power of Everyday Obedience (A Faith That Works)
If you’re like me, when you think of true obedience to God, your mind might immediately to dramatic instances—missionaries crossing oceans, public personalities standing against cultural pressure, or people giving sacrificially in a moment of severe crisis. But here’s the deal: most of life doesn’t unfold in the extremes. Instead, it’s lived in the mundane realities of everyday life: morning routines, meetings, chores, conversations. And it’s precisely there, in the everyda

Arnie Cole
Oct 223 min read


Trusting God When Nothing Makes Sense (A Faith That Works)
If you’ve lived long enough on this Earth, you are well aware of this one fact: life doesn’t always follow a script we like or can even understand. Each one of us faces loss, confusion, disappointment. And in the silence, we often wonder where God is. In these moments, trusting Him can feel less like a firm conviction and more like clinging to a rope in the dark. But here’s the vital takeaway from those moments: the rope is real. And it holds. The Call to Trust Consider Pr

Arnie Cole
Oct 203 min read


STRENGTHEN YOUR SOUL FOR LIFE’S JOURNEY
While our bodies naturally weaken over time, our spiritual lives can grow stronger without stopping. That’s the promise of sanctification—the lifelong process of growing closer to Jesus and becoming more like Him. It’s not automatic, but it’s deeply rewarding. And unlike physical fitness, our spiritual strength doesn’t have to decline with age.

Arnie Cole
May 162 min read


OVERFLOWING GRATITUDE:
As we prepare and reflect on Thanksgiving, it’s clear that gratitude needs to be more than just a feeling. It becomes a choice and...

Arnie Cole
Nov 18, 20243 min read


4. EVERYDAY GOSPEL STORY
Happy Thanksgiving! Today you will likely be given many chances to express what you are grateful for.

Jonathan Haverdink
Nov 15, 20243 min read


WE ARE ALL A WORK IN PROGRESS...
Our 24-hour news cycle and soundbite culture has built the trajectory of the November 5 election to a fevered pitch. In this issue of ...

Bryon Swanson
Oct 17, 20241 min read


What’s Wrong With Your Spiritual Mentor & Gatekeeper Being Your Pastor? Part 2
Uncover the dangers of relying solely on your pastor as a spiritual mentor. Discover the impact and how to take charge of your own growth.

Arnie Cole
Sep 22, 20243 min read


SPRING INTO NEW HABITS
Back to the Bible is focused on
helping people develop the habit of
receiving, reflecting and responding to
Scripture at the life-transformi

Janette
Apr 11, 20243 min read


WHY SPIRITUAL FITNESS?
When Evangelicals become known as a voting block instead of their stand for Christ, we’re in trouble. When we hear of pastors and their sexu

Janette
Feb 29, 20242 min read


SPIRITUAL FITNESS STARTS HERE
February is American Heart Month, so chances are you’re being reminded that good nutrition and being physically active are two of the...

Janette
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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