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Arnie Cole
2 days ago
Why Scripture Absorption is the Key to Spiritual Resilience
Nearly seventeen hundred years ago, a young Christian named Evagrius Ponticus went deep into the desert to fight the devil. Evagrius had...
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Arnie Cole
3 days ago
Barbra lied in saying “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world”
The luckiest people are those who reflect Jesus, love and help all beyond differences, share the Gospel, and build bridges, not walls.
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Mark Catlin
5 days ago
What is the “Gospel”? An Answer in Three Parts
We have probably all received news that changed our lives significantly. We’ve head bad news of the death of family member, a cancer...
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Bryon Swanson
7 days ago
Why You Should Memorize Scripture (and How It Will Change Your Life)
The Bible is more than a book—it is the Word of God, alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). It is the...
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Arnie Cole
Jan 13
Finding the Power to Live a New Life: An Introduction to the Holy Spirit
In my time as CEO of Back to the Bible , I’ve heard countless stories of people yearning for transformation in their Christian lives. In...
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Arnie Cole
Jan 12
How many times has Satan fooled you over your lifetime?
Are we still letting Satan fool us? His lies hold us back, but recognizing them is key to living out our calling as Christ Followers.
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Arnie Cole
Jan 9
The Local Church: God’s Chosen Spiritual Fitness Community
Imagine an athlete training for a marathon. Each day, they rise early to follow a carefully designed regimen, including nutrition,...
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Arnie Cole
Jan 5
My will or God’s will? Discerning Holy Spirit-led opportunities from my own.
“The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 31, 2024
Resolve to Be Spiritually Fit This New Year
As we turn the page to a new year, many of us reflect on resolutions—ways to better our health, improve our routines, or grow in our...
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Mark Catlin
Dec 30, 2024
Three Practical Ways to Begin Cultivating Humility
In our world today, it seems like arrogance and pride are consistently rewarded. It can feel like the most self-promoting, self-exalting,...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 29, 2024
God’s will or my will in 2025? Part Two
Discover how to align your life with God’s will in 2025. Take the Openness to God's Will survey to start your intentional journey of growth.
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Arnie Cole
Dec 27, 2024
Scripture as the Foundation for Spiritual Fitness
When we talk about fitness, we often think of physical exercise, balanced diets, and healthy habits that shape our bodies and give us...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 25, 2024
Christmas: A Season for Reflection and Rejuvenation
I know life is busy—so busy, in fact, that it’s easy to feel like we’re barely keeping our heads above water. The holiday season often...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 23, 2024
Scripture as the Foundation for Disciple-Making
When the supreme Lord of the universe delivers his “parting words” to the world—the last words we will hear from his lips until he...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 22, 2024
Your presence is someone’s present: What to do when Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of year
When Christmas feels anything but wonderful, remember: Your presence is someone's present. Embrace the season and be Jesus to those in need.
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Bryon Swanson
Dec 20, 2024
SMALL SPIRITUAL PIVOTS CAN EQUAL BIG LIFE TRANSFORMATION
A key pivot for your life as a Christ Follower is increasing the time you spend with God each day through the Bible. In fact...
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Paula Lube
Dec 20, 2024
TRANSFORMED (LIKE SCROOGE)
It was 1843, and a dense, despairing fog hung over Victorian England. Yet even this haze could not hide the sharp divide between the...
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Arnie Cole
Dec 20, 2024
TRANSFORMING LIVES TOGETHER IN 2025
As we end 2024 and look toward a new year, I want to thank you for being part of the movement God is building through Back to the Bible...
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Bryon Swanson
Dec 20, 2024
TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THE 2025 SPIRITUAL FITNESS PLANNER: A GUIDE TO PRIORITIZING PEOPLE, PRAYERS, AND PIVOTS
In the hustle of daily life, it's easy to focus on the urgent and overlook the truly important. We often get swept up in short-term tasks...
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Paula Lube
Dec 20, 2024
NEW FACES AND EXPERTISE JOINING THE MOVEMENT
At its November 2024 annual meeting, the Board of Trustees welcomed two new members. Jon Ruybalid grew up in central Nebraska and...
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