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The Warrior’s Manual: How to Wield the Bible in the Face of Temptation
Picture a master swordsman training an apprentice. The master doesn’t simply hand over the sword and wish the student good luck. Instead,...
Arnie Cole
Feb 13
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How to Study a Book of the Bible: Step-by-Step Guide
Imagine being handed a letter from a dear friend who lives across the world—someone wise, someone who knows you deeply, someone who has...
Arnie Cole
Feb 11
140


Christian Fasting: A Beginner’s Guide to Its Spiritual Fitness Benefits
Professional athletes know a secret that serves the rest of us well: sometimes less is more. Think about it. They deliberately build rest...
Arnie Cole
Feb 6
74


Better Together: The Spiritual Fitness-Inducing Power of Christian Community
Watch a pride of lions in the wild, and you’ll notice something fascinating: they instinctively know that survival depends on staying...
Arnie Cole
Feb 4
46


Beyond Mere Ritual: Discovering the Father's Heart in the Lord's Prayer
Have you ever caught yourself saying the Lord's Prayer without really praying it? Perhaps you've mumbled the familiar words while your...
Arnie Cole
Jan 28
53


At God's Door: The Power of Persistent Prayer
Life has a way of surprising us with unexpected challenges. Perhaps you're facing the heartache of a broken relationship, wrestling with...
Arnie Cole
Jan 23
124


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...
Arnie Cole
Jan 20
170


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...
Mark Catlin
Jan 17
62


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...
Bryon Swanson
Jan 15
92


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...
Arnie Cole
Jan 13
248


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,...
Arnie Cole
Jan 9
46


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...
Arnie Cole
Dec 31, 2024
132


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,...
Mark Catlin
Dec 30, 2024
106

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...
Arnie Cole
Dec 27, 2024
145


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...
Arnie Cole
Dec 25, 2024
71


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...
Arnie Cole
Dec 23, 2024
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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...
Mark Catlin
Dec 20, 2024
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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...
Mark Catlin
Dec 18, 2024
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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...
Mark Catlin
Dec 16, 2024
146

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 13, 2024
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