Spiritual Growth Encouragers

Sometimes we think that the only way to get what we want out of life is to plot and scheme for it, and don't let anyone get in our way. But what if there were a better way? Check out today's episode of Spiritual Growth Encouragement series to lift your thoughts, your spirit, and your hope in Christ, and help you grow spiritually!

What is Contentment? - August 3

What is Contentment? What's on your list of "ya gottas"? What things do "ya gotta" do in order to be content? Is that list getting...

Listen to Your Coach - August 2

Listen to Your Coach On some level we all understand that self-control is necessary in life, but it's not easy to maintain. Is...

The Joy of Forgiveness - August 1

The Joy of Forgiveness One of the most difficult things we have to deal with is knowing that we've hurt someone else. The days can wear...

The Anxiety and Depression Connection - July 31

The Anxiety and Depression Connection It's pretty common to find ourselves feeling down and depressed. And what's worse, it sometimes...

Small Beginnings - July 30

Small Beginnings Does it ever seem like your plans for fixing something or improving yourself fail before you really even start? Those...

With You to the End of the Age - July 29

With You to the End of the Age The disciples, those who loved Jesus the most, experienced the most profound loneliness when they watched...

Get Your Head Back in the Game - July 28

Get Your Head Back in the Game None of us like the word, but failure is part of all of our lives. And if we're being honest, sometimes...

Perspective, Peace, and Contentment - July 27

At the end of a hard day, when you're tired and out of strength, it can be easy for feelings of worthlessness and discontentment to creep...

Listen, Then Do It! - July 26

Imagine reading a set of instructions that were sure to change your life. You read the instructions and then promptly forget everything...

Pursuing Perfect Peace - July 25

Sure, we'd like a peaceful life, but there's so much out there to cause us to worry. It sounds like an impossible dream. Arnie is here...

God and Goodness - July 24

We all like to think that we're good people, but where does goodness really come from? Join Asa today as we meditate on Psalm 119 and...

The Power of Patience and Kindness - July 23

Have you ever had to give someone "a piece of your mind"? How'd you feel afterwards? As much as we may think others deserve a stern word...

#KindnessMatters - July 22

Does kindness seem in short supply these days? Join Sherri as she takes us to the Bible to show us how we can put some kindness back into...

God Stands Ready to Forgive - July 21

You'd expect that hearing the words, "I forgive you" from someone else would be the end of a bad incident. But all to often, we're not so...

Growing in God's Goodness - July 20

Have you ever asked, "why should I grow in goodness"? It seems like a silly question because, isn't it self-evident that we should all...

Hope After Divorce - July 19

If you've gone through a divorce, you know how difficult it can be to pick up the pieces and move on. But it is possible. Join Brenda...

Lone Wolf - July 18

Have you ever tried collaborating on a project with someone else only to have it end up being twice as hard as it should be? Experiences...

Look Beyond Your Troubles - July 17

Movie makers have a tool they call "forced perspective." With it, they can cleverly make tall things look small, and vice versa....

Jesus Loves Me. And My Jokes! - July 16

Need an ark? Paul here might be able to help you. But first join him for an encouraging reminder of the power of God's love. Jesus LOVES...

Showing Kindness - July 15

You've probably heard of "random acts of kindness," the idea of "pay it forward," or even "karma." These are all attempts by the world to...

Honor God - July 14

If you think the Bible teaches that money is evil and should be avoided, you've got the wrong idea. Money is an important gift from God....

Pay It Forward - July 13

Have you gone through a season of loneliness in the past? And have you seen how God provided for you in those times? Bible Verse: 2...

Stay Focused - July 12

It's easy enough to become distracted when say, studying, or trying to work. But when distractions creep into our spiritual lives, the...

Living By Faith, Not By Sight - July 11

If you've ever been lost, you know uncomfortable it is as the doubts and fears start to settle in. Find out more about the guide we have...

Don't Stay in the Doghouse - July 10

Have you ever put yourself in the spiritual doghouse? Have you sinned in some way and you're sure God is done with you? Think again....

A Dog's Life - July 9

What do you have to worry about today? No, really - with God in heaven watching over you, what do you have worth worrying about? Stefanie...

A Little Mercy Goes a Long Way - July 8

Are there people in your life who try your patience more than others? Maybe God has them there for a reason. Bible Verse: Colossians...

Learning Discipline - July 7

Bible Verse: Hebrews 12:10-11 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our...