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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.


Not Yet Ready: You Don't Have to Have It All Together to Come Back
You don’t have to fix yourself before returning to God. Discover how Scripture shows God meeting people in the middle of their mess.

Arnie Cole
2 hours ago3 min read


Holiness Is Not Optional: The Call to a Set-Apart Life
Holiness isn't optional for followers of Christ. Discover why God calls every believer to live a set-apart life and how the Holy Spirit empowers lasting spiritual transformation.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
1 day ago6 min read


The Day After July 4th: Why America Is Slipping Spiritually—And How We Can Be Part of the Solution
America's greatest spiritual challenge isn't just cultural decline—it's a discipleship gap. Discover why only 3 in 10 Christians are helping others follow Jesus and how you can be part of the solution.

Arnie Cole
2 days ago2 min read


When God Meets You at the Bottom
Discover how God meets people at rock bottom through faith, Scripture, community, and recovery. Learn why surrender, honest prayer, and Christian fellowship become the foundation for lasting healing.

Back to the Bible
4 days ago6 min read


Reclaiming the Acts 2 Model: How True Community Transforms Discipleship
Discover how the Acts 2 model of biblical community transforms discipleship through shared life, hospitality, accountability, and authentic Christian relationships.

Back to the Bible
4 days ago6 min read


Trusting God in the Waiting Room of Life
Discover how to find strength and anchored hope when life feels stuck, as we look to Scripture to see how God works in our seasons of waiting.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
5 days ago6 min read


10 Characteristics of Leaders Who’ve Run Their Race Well
Discover 10 characteristics shared by Christian leaders who finish well. Learn practical, biblical habits that help believers stay faithful, healthy, and focused for a lifetime of ministry.

Chuck Lawless
6 days ago4 min read


KNOWING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY SETS YOU FREE
A personal reflection on identity, belonging, and the freedom that comes from finding your worth in Christ rather than roles or opinions.

Back to the Bible
6 days ago3 min read


A FAITH THAT HAS TO BE CHOSEN
A reflection on America at 250, the decline of cultural Christianity, and why the future belongs to a faith that must be chosen daily.

Arnie Cole
Jun 303 min read


Starting Over Spiritually: The Way Back is Shorter than You Think
Feeling far from God? Discover why spiritual restoration starts with one honest step, not a complete life overhaul.

Arnie Cole
Jun 304 min read


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

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 292 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
Jun 296 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
Jun 284 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
Jun 276 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
Jun 267 min read
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