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BITE-SIZED RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL FITNESS
Brief biblically-based articles that help you move closer to Jesus, experience a transformed life, and become an active disciple-maker.


LOVING AMERICA WELL
A biblical reflection on faithful patriotism, exploring how Christians can love America well without cynicism or misplaced allegiance.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
18 hours ago2 min read


Suffering Is Not the End of the Story: Hope That Holds When Life Hurts
When suffering lingers, hope can feel distant. Discover how Scripture reminds us that pain is never the end of the story and that God's glory is greater than our deepest trials.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
18 hours ago6 min read


Are We a Christian Nation?
Was America ever truly a Christian nation? Explore the surprising history of faith in America, what today's research reveals, and why discipleship matters more than ever.

Arnie Cole
2 days ago4 min read


The Service That Saves Others Too
Step 12 reminds us that recovery is not meant to end with us. Discover how service, honesty, and showing up for others become part of lasting freedom.

Back to the Bible
3 days ago6 min read


Faith in the Machine: Why People Are Turning to AI for Privacy
Discover why men are turning to AI with their deepest spiritual questions and how real relationships can bridge the gap.

Back to the Bible
4 days ago7 min read


Finding Peace When You Feel Fully Known and Chased by Grace
Discover how to quiet an anxious heart and experience true peace by understanding that God already knows your whole story and pursues you anyway.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
5 days ago6 min read


Nine “10-Minute Refresher Walks” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders
Busy church leaders need refreshment too. Discover nine simple 10-minute refresher walks that can strengthen your spiritual life, renew your mind, and help you serve with greater endurance.

Chuck Lawless
6 days ago4 min read


When the Bible No Longer Resonates: Finding Your Way Back to God’s Word
Has the Bible started to feel distant or silent? Discover practical, hopeful ways to reconnect with God’s Word during spiritually dry seasons.

Arnie Cole
7 days ago4 min read


The Word of God Is Enough: Trusting Scripture in a Generation That Wants Something Else
Is the Bible enough for today's world? Discover why Scripture remains God's complete, trustworthy, and sufficient guide for faith, truth, and daily living.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 225 min read


What are the two biggest days of the year that false narratives rule?
Family estrangement often hurts most on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Discover how to respond to false narratives, release accusations to God, and find peace when relationships are fractured.

Arnie Cole
Jun 213 min read


You Are More Than Your Worst Chapter
This week on Alive & Sober with Reno C., Reno sat down again with Jon K. to talk about recovery, prison ministry, reintegration, and what it means to see people as human beings before we see their worst decisions. John serves with the Lincoln, Nebraska Reintegration Program through Northern Lighthouse Church, a ministry that helps men and women coming out of incarceration reconnect with community, recovery, faith, and everyday life. These are people who may have spent years

Back to the Bible
Jun 206 min read


Modern Fatherhood: Why Dads Choose AI Over Authentic Brotherhood
Discover why modern dads secretly use AI for guidance and how true brotherhood offers a better path.

Back to the Bible
Jun 196 min read


Finding Soul Rest When You Are Running on Empty
Discover true soul rest when you are running on empty. Learn how trading your heavy burdens for the gentle yoke of Jesus brings lasting spiritual renewal.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 188 min read


10 Things Many Churches Can Learn from My Gym
What can churches learn from a gym? Discover 10 practical lessons about community, discipleship, leadership, growth, and engagement that can strengthen your church.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 174 min read


Doubts I Was Afraid to Say Out Loud: God Can Handle Your Hardest Questions
Afraid to admit your doubts about God? Discover why honest questions do not disqualify faith and how God meets us in seasons of struggle.

Arnie Cole
Jun 164 min read
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