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Your presence is someone’s present: What to do when Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of year

10 hours ago

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.

SMALL SPIRITUAL PIVOTS CAN EQUAL BIG LIFE TRANSFORMATION

Bryon Swanson

2 days ago

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...

Paula Lube

2 days ago

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...

Arnie Cole

2 days ago

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...

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE WITH THE 2025 SPIRITUAL FITNESS PLANNER: A GUIDE TO PRIORITIZING PEOPLE, PRAYERS, AND PIVOTS

Bryon Swanson

2 days ago

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...

NEW FACES AND EXPERTISE JOINING THE MOVEMENT

Paula Lube

2 days ago

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...

Purpose of God’s Word (Part 3): Encourage People as They Follow Jesus

Mark Catlin

2 days ago

Purpose of God’s Word (Part 3): Encourage People as They Follow Jesus

When life gets challenging, where do we turn for strength? In the Christian walk, we’re encouraged to find our endurance, hope, and...

The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 2): Equip People for Obedience

Mark Catlin

4 days ago

The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 2): Equip People for Obedience

During the past several days, we’ve begun a blog “journey” to understand the purpose of Scripture, and we started with its primary role...

The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 1): To Call People to Salvation by Faith

Mark Catlin

6 days ago

The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 1): To Call People to Salvation by Faith

Have you ever wondered why we have the Bible and what role it’s meant to play in our lives? In my experience, we often talk about the...

God’s will or my own—how do you tell the difference? Part One

Arnie Cole

Dec 15

God’s will or my own—how do you tell the difference? Part One

Discerning God’s will means trusting Him, knowing His Word, staying faithful daily, and seeking guidance through prayer and obedience.

The Powerful Effects of Daily Scripture Absorption

Arnie Cole

Dec 13

The Powerful Effects of Daily Scripture Absorption

One of the unique things about the Bible is that its teachings are always confirmed by the best of social science. Why? Because God is...

Arnie Cole

Dec 11

How to Break Out of a Spiritual Slump

Have you ever felt like your spiritual life is stalled, or you're just going through the motions? As if you’re in a “spiritual slump”?...

What Does it Mean that the Bible is “God’s Word”?

Mark Catlin

Dec 9

What Does it Mean that the Bible is “God’s Word”?

When we call the Bible "God's word," we’re making an extraordinary claim: that the Creator of the universe has spoken, and His voice is...

Spiritual Illness as Hidden Epidemic? Rethinking Our Spiritual Health

Arnie Cole

Dec 8

Spiritual Illness as Hidden Epidemic? Rethinking Our Spiritual Health

Spiritual illness is an unhealthy condition of the soul that disrupts our relationship with God and others, manifesting in toxic behaviors,

How a Simple Change in Habits Can Energize You Spiritually

Arnie Cole

Dec 6

How a Simple Change in Habits Can Energize You Spiritually

When Bruce turned 47, he found himself staring down a path he’d been treading for years—one marked by long workdays and late nights,...

Building Endurance Through Times of Pain and Suffering

Arnie Cole

Dec 4

Building Endurance Through Times of Pain and Suffering

A young boy with a kite stands in a gusty field, struggling against the wind. The kite dips and dives, threatening to break loose, but...

Is there such a thing as Spiritual Illness?

Arnie Cole

Dec 1

Is there such a thing as Spiritual Illness?

The unseen illnesses affecting countless lives around us each day aren’t conditions that show up on X-rays.

Sanctification as Spiritual Fitness: Strengthening Your Soul for Life’s Journey

Arnie Cole

Nov 27

Sanctification as Spiritual Fitness: Strengthening Your Soul for Life’s Journey

Think about what a game changer it would be if, as I grow older, I could also become more physically fit? While we all know that...

Why Reading the Bible Without Obeying It Is Dangerous

Bryon Swanson

Nov 27

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

The Bible: Our Primary Source of Spiritual Nourishment

Arnie Cole

Nov 25

The Bible: Our Primary Source of Spiritual Nourishment

My wife Char is all about being physically fit. In fact, it seems like you can catch her working out 4 to 5 times a week. One of the...

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