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You Are Not Alone: How God Draws Near When the World Feels Far Away
Feeling alone or forgotten? Discover from John 14 and Psalm 139 how God’s presence turns loneliness into quiet companionship and healing.

Arnie Cole
Dec 154 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 123 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 104 min read


When Guilt Won’t Let Go: How God Restores a Heart That’s Been Broken by Sin
Still carrying guilt or shame over past sin? Discover from Psalm 51 how God cleanses, restores, and renews joy for every repentant heart.

Arnie Cole
Dec 84 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 75 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 55 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 34 min read


When Faith Feels Fragile: Learning to Trust God When You’re Full of Questions
Struggling with doubt or unbelief? Discover how Jesus responds with compassion in Mark 9:24—and how honest faith grows stronger through struggle.

Arnie Cole
Dec 14 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 303 min read


Finding Gratitude During the Holidays When Life Feels Heavy
Discover how gratitude rewires the brain, heals emotional pain, and brings hope through difficult holiday seasons. A faith centered guide inspired by real stories, practical wisdom, and gentle encouragement.

Back to the Bible
Nov 286 min read


Perseverance, Faith, and Real Change
Comedian Reno Collier opens up about addiction, faith, and the daily grit it takes to keep going. Here’s how trust in Jesus, honest community, and persistence shape real lasting change.

Back to the Bible
Nov 216 min read


When God Feels Distant: Finding Hope in the Dry Seasons
When God feels far away, remember His presence is constant. Find hope and renewal in Scripture during life’s dry spiritual seasons.

Arnie Cole
Nov 174 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 164 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 75 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


8 Ways to Spend Time with Younger People You Might Mentor
Read this Bible text, and it’s tough not to see our responsibility to give some time and attention to young people: “ Teach the older...

Chuck Lawless
Jul 234 min read


7 Reasons Why Christian Young People Want a Mentor (and Why You Should Choose to Mentor One of Them)
I’ve been a Christian for almost 51 years. Looking back, I realize now how important a mentor would have been for me in my early...

Chuck Lawless
Jul 163 min read


Why Reading the Bible Without Obeying It Is Dangerous
At Back to the Bible, we believe that engaging with Scripture regularly is essential for spiritual growth. Our research shows that Christian

Bryon Swanson
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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