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Pivot Driven Devotions
By Arnie Cole & W. Terry Whalin
Bible Selections to Move You Closer to Jesus
PIVOTS
Take a tiny step in a different direction...
When was the last time you changed direction to follow the Holy Spirit’s lead? This is a prime example of a “pivot”—those tiny changes we can easily make for our spiritual life and the needs of others.
Maybe it’s the effort of going an additional step—to take notice, to listen or to open up—that create tremendous opportunities to bring Jesus to those who need Him.
Pivots are intentionally small so they’re not overwhelming to begin or add to along the way. Nor will all pivots will bear immediate fruit. They are intended as actions done today that change our course to produce future results. They make up a process of planting seeds, watering them and watching them grow just like 1 Corinthians 3:6-9.
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Know Your Bible - 1 Timothy - Day 2 - August 16
Do you sometimes wonder who is worthy of your prayers? Do you sometimes feel that someone is too far gone in their sins to be saved? Paul encourages Timothy, and us, to never underestimate the mercy and grace of God! We'll also learn how to set our priorities in our prayer life.
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Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 16
STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Do you sometimes wonder who is worthy of your prayers? Do you sometimes feel that someone is too far gone in their sins to be saved? Paul encourages Timothy, and us, to never underestimate the mercy and grace of God! We'll also learn how to set our priorities in our prayer life. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) It's not hard to list the problems that arise when jealousy is allowed
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Jealous Pride or Loving Humility? - August 16
It's not hard to list the problems that arise when jealousy is allowed to thrive in our lives. What's not so easy is finding a way to get rid of it. Paula is here today to help with that with some advice from the Bible that will chase away that old "green-eyed monster."
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What has Your Faith Given You? - August 16
How has God worked in your life through your faith? Sometimes we'll be surprised at what we find when we stop to take the time and look. Join Jason as he leads our prayer time today and praises God for His blessings.
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Celebrate God - August 16
Self-pride is tricky and you may not notice it at first, but when you realize that you’re celebrating yourself rather than God, it’s a pretty good clue that it has hold of you! Today Coach Zane Sherrer gives you some pointers to turn your focus away from yourself and back to God. If you’re wrestling with pridefulness today, confess that to God. Draw near to Him. Then in your prayer celebrate God for those things in which you are most proud of. Remind yourself that He is the o
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Here Is the Evidence. Your Vote Is Needed Today.
Is America experiencing genuine Christian revival—or simply renewed spiritual interest? Examine the strongest evidence on both sides and decide what the data really shows.
Arnie Cole
5 hours ago
Getting Your Kids Back Starts With Becoming Someone They Can Trust
Learn how parents in addiction recovery can rebuild trust with their children through consistency, patience, healing, healthy boundaries, and faith.
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A Literal Scarlet Thread - August 15
Read Joshua 2:18-19, 21 (ESV) “‘Behold, when we come into the land, you shall tie this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down and you shall gather into your house your father and mother, your brothers, and all your father’s household. Then if anyone goes out the doors of your house and into the street, his blood shall be on his own head, and we shall be guiltless. But if a hand is laid on anyone who is with you in the house, his blood shall be on our head… A
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Awe and Wonder - August 15
As ambassadors of Christ, we have the opportunity to introduce people to the most awesome and wonderful God who loves them. John leads our prayer time today asking God for opportunities to share His message with others.
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Lazy or With Purpose? - August 15
Motivation can be hard to come by on some days and we let ourselves just float through life. And while this may be fine once in awhile, for some it starts to become a way of life. Stefanie is here today to share some extra motivation and wisdom from the Bible to use as you face the day.
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Know Your Bible - 1 Timothy - Day 1 - August 15
While most of Paul's letters were written to churches, some letters were written to specific people, like this, his first letter to a young preacher named Timothy. Through Paul's wise words of counsel, we'll learn how to set our priorities when preaching the Gospel, and learn about what pitfalls to avoid when talking about the faith with others.
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Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 15
STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) While most of Paul's letters were written to churches, some letters were written to specific people, like this, his first letter to a young preacher named Timothy. Through Paul's wise words of counsel, we'll learn how to set our priorities when preaching the Gospel, and learn about what pitfalls to avoid when talking about the faith with others. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) Mot
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Life Lessons from the Ants - August 15
Today Coach Jonathan Haverdink shares four life lessons we can learn from the lowly ants to take us from lazy to diligent! After listening to Jonathan’s message today, be sure to write down your who (team), why (purpose), when (rest rhythms), and how (tomorrow’s agenda). Clarifying these things will be help keep laziness from defining you!
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How God Restores Broken Lives: Hope After Wasted Years
Discover how God restores broken lives, redeems wasted years, and brings hope through persistent prayer, honest surrender, community, and grace after failure.
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2 days ago
Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 14
BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY What does real faith look like when following God could cost you everything? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, revealing how unwavering faith trusts God's power without demanding a certain outcome. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY Can God restore what’s been lost? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Mike Heili share Mike’s powerful journey from rela
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2 days ago
What I Deserve - August 14
Have you ever had one of those days that was going perfectly until one little thing sets you off on a tantrum? We've probably all been there and been frustrated at how easy we can lose control. But Jonathan has an example from the Bible we can turn to for help next time we feel our temper slipping out of control.
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He’s Faithful, So Be Faithful - August 14
Read Deuteronomy 30:19-20 (ESV) I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life, that you and your offspring may live, loving the LORD your God, obeying his voice and holding fast to him, for he is your life and length of days, that you may dwell in the land that the LORD swore to your fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them. Reflect Notice that Moses set before the pe
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Know Your Bible - 2 Thessalonians - Day 4 - August 14
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.
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Why We Forgive - August 14
Why should you forgive when revenge is so acceptable in our culture? Coach Kate Dreesen gives you the biblical reasons and the encouragement to take action and extend forgiveness today! Who do you need to forgive? Today, if there’s someone in your life you need to forgive, take action! Extend forgiveness to them just as God has extended eternal and ultimate forgiveness to you. Who do you need to forgive?
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Strength to Forgive - August 14
Forgiving others is one of the hardest things we'll ever do. Join Sean today as we pray for this needed strength in our lives.
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How to Overcome Failure and Practice Daily Gratitude in Hard Seasons
Failure does not have the final word. Discover how God's grace restores fallen believers and how daily gratitude anchors your heart in hope through every season.
Pastor Braden Pedersen
3 days ago
Blind in the Trials - August 13
Why do bad things happen to good people? That's a hard enough question to grapple with when thinking about the strangers we see on TV. But what about when that person is you? "Why was I bullied?" "Why did I lose my mom to cancer?" Join Madison today as she shares of her own struggles with questions like this, and about the encouragement she was able to find in God's Word.
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Why Did It Take So Long? - August 13
Read Numbers 14:22-23 (ESV) “None of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the test these ten times and have not obeyed my voice, shall see the land that I swore to give their fathers.” Reflect Has unbelief and disobedience ever significantly cost you? How might that situation have played out differently if only you had trusted and obeyed God? Recently, I saw a social media post in which an atheist societ
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I Will Trust - August 13
Jason leads our prayer time today with a prayer asking God to remind us that we can trust Him always.
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What Will You Tell God Today? - August 13
When you're down in the dumps and down on yourself it’s good to talk to someone. But you may be surprised at who Coach Seth tells you to talk to first! Join him for a close look at Psalm 88! When you feel like you are defeated, remind yourself who you belong to and take the conversation to God! What are you going to tell God today?
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Know Your Bible - 2 Thessalonians - Day 3 - August 13
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?
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Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 13
BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY What is the true meaning of "church"? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores how the Bible defines the church—not as a building, but as a living body of believers and a spiritual family. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when a chaplain asks a brutally honest question at the People City Mission? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and guest Mike Heili explore Mike’s journey from homelessness and addicti
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3 days ago
Living in Hope: Delighting in God’s Forgiveness when Temptation Comes
Temptation and failure do not have the final word. Discover ten powerful biblical pictures of God’s forgiveness and find hope, strength, and gratitude to pursue obedience in Christ.
Chuck Lawless
4 days ago
Choosing to Trust God - August 12
Today Spiritual Fitness Coach Donna Amidon reminds you that God’s leadings, even when they don’t make sense, are loving invitations to believe and experience His glory! Think about one thing God is leading you to do that you’ve been hesitant about. Today, choose to trust God and do what He is leading you to do!
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Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 12
BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Is "God helps those who help themselves" really in the Bible? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores the origins of this popular saying, debunks its scriptural accuracy, and reveals what the Bible truly teaches about God's grace and our helplessness. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when addiction starts in childhood and spirals into homelessness and despair? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole and Mik
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Holy as He Is Holy - August 12
Read Leviticus 20:7-8 (ESV) “Consecrate yourselves, therefore, and be holy, for I am the LORD your God. Keep my statutes and do them; I am the LORD who sanctifies you.” Reflect You probably already know that God demands holiness. But have you ever been able to meet God’s standard of holiness without His help? When you first became a believer in Christ, did you ever wonder “Now what?” You had already placed saving faith in Him, and you had hope in the promise of eternal life.
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The Way of the Disciples - August 12
What does goodness look like? Sometimes it helps to see an example of what it is NOT like. Today Ben takes us to the New Testament of the Bible to compare two ways of being good. We'll see that true goodness looks out for each other.
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Know Your Bible - 2 Thessalonians - Day 2 - August 12
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.
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Be Their Light - August 12
All around the world, every day, men and women are working to spread the Gospel. Sean leads our daily prayer time asking God to continue to provide for those shining God's light to the nations.
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4 days ago
The Twelve: Andrew, the Disciple Who Kept Bringing People to Jesus
Andrew rarely stood in the spotlight, but his quiet habit of bringing people to Jesus changed countless lives. Discover what this often-overlooked disciple teaches us about faithful influence.
Arnie Cole
5 days ago
Know Your Bible - 2 Thessalonians - Day 1 - August 11
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.
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Passed Over - August 11
Read Exodus 12:21-23 (ESV) Then Moses called all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go and select lambs for yourselves according to your clans, and kill the Passover lamb. Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the blood that is the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin. None of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning. For the LORD will pass through to strike the Egyptians, and when he sees the blood on th
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A Shift in Focus - August 11
Climbing out of the hole of discouragement requires a shift in focus! Coach Mark Geist points us to God who understands, who empowers, and who remains faithful. Tell God where you are struggling, then shift your focus back to the hope you have in Him by focusing on Scripture that reminds you of His faithfulness. Also, take a step to reveal God’s hope to someone else through a word of encouragement or a prayer!
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Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 11
BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Why is gratitude so vital to a healthy spiritual life? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores biblical gratitude, drawing from 1 Thessalonians and Psalm 100. Discover why gratitude is commanded for all circumstances, how it reorients our hearts, and why it is an act of worship, along with practical ways to cultivate thankfulness each day. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What are you really running from? In this episode of Spiritua
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I Love You Already - August 11
Do you find yourself unlovable? Do you question your self-worth and strategize how to earn the notice and affection of others? That's a never-ending task with no winners. But Kelsey is here today to share an amazing truth she learned in the Bible that will help you see your life from a new perspective.
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Discouragement - August 11
Paula leads our daily prayer today asking God for peace and comfort in the midst of our discouragement.
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The Sovereignty of God: The Doctrine That Holds Everything Together
Discover what the Bible teaches about God’s sovereignty and how trusting His complete rule over every circumstance brings peace in fear, purpose in suffering, and confidence for the future.
Pastor Braden Pedersen
6 days ago
Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - August 10
BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY Ever felt like failure defines you? In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores how Scripture reframes our understanding of failure. Drawing from Proverbs, Micah, and Philippians, Braden reveals how falling is not the end, but an opportunity for growth and renewal in God’s grace. SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY What happens when childhood trauma shapes your view of God? In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole sits down wit
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Experiencing Abundant Life and Contentment - August 10
What if you didn’t have to endlessly chase your desires? What if you could get off that treadmill and fall contentedly into the arms of Jesus? Coach Jenny Hietbrink points to the abundant life and how you can experience that life of contentment in Jesus. What are you desiring more of these days? How will that make you happy? Bring this to the Lord, embrace His Word in your life today, and ask Him to give you ultimate fulfillment and contentment.
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Contentment Is Learned - August 10
Do you ever wonder how your neighbor can still be using the same cell phone they were using ten years ago? Or how they can still be driving that same old car? Do you feel slightly jealous that they can be content when you are not? Jon is here today to share some wisdom from the Bible to reassure us that we can all learn contentment no matter how discontent we may be.
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Know Your Bible - 1 Thessalonians - Day 7 - August 10
Paul winds up his first letter to the Thessalonian believers with some general reminders to always be about the Lord's business. Our mission is too important for laziness! He also sets a good example for the rest of us believers by showing that it's okay to ask for prayer from others when we need it.
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The Beginning of Redemption - August 10
Read Genesis 3:15 (ESV) “I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Reflect If someone asked you where Christ is found in the Bible, how would you respond? One common misconception about where Jesus is found in the Bible is that He is only found in the New Testament. But the reality is, once you learn how to look for Him, you realize that there are signs pointing to Chri
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A Prayer for the Future - August 10
Are you worried about the future? Many of us are. Join Ben today as he leads our daily prayer time asking God to remind us that he holds our future in His hands.
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Do You See Revival Happening Where You Live?
Is revival really happening in America? Before accepting the headlines, take a closer look at what happened when a widely celebrated revival study was retracted—and why Christians must learn to test the evidence.
Arnie Cole
Aug 9
Developing Self-Control - August 9
Living a life that honors God requires self-control! Coach Caleb White explains where self-control comes from, how to develop it, and how to put it into action so you can experience more of the good things God has planned for your life. Think of an area where you need to have more self-control and consider these questions: 1) How can you make the things you DON’T want to do harder? 2) How can you make the things you DO want to do easier?
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