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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.


The Secret to Lasting Peace: How God Calms Your Restless Heart
Discover the secret to true contentment and spiritual maturity by resting in God’s presence and trusting His process of growth in your life.

Back to the Bible
19 hours ago6 min read


Living in Hope: 8 Reasons We Must Not Give Up on Wayward or Unsaved Loved Ones
Waiting for a wandering child or an unsaved loved one can be heartbreaking. Discover eight biblical reasons to keep praying, trusting, and living in hope as God continues His work.

Chuck Lawless
2 days ago4 min read


The Twelve: Peter, The Disciple Who Denied Jesus and Then Defied a Council for Him
Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Christ restored him and transformed him into a fearless leader. Discover how Peter’s story offers hope that failure is never the end for those who surrender to God.

Arnie Cole
3 days ago4 min read


The Church Is Not Optional: Why Every Christian Belongs to a Local Body
Why does every Christian need a local church? Discover the biblical case for belonging to a faithful church and how God uses Christian community to help us grow in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
4 days ago6 min read


The Most Dangerous Lie of All Time: Someone Else Will Do It
Why do committed Christians hesitate to make disciples? New research reveals the biggest barrier isn't a lack of faith or Bible knowledge—it's believing someone else is better suited.

Arnie Cole
5 days ago3 min read


Learning to Heal Before You Run Again
Renae’s recovery story reminds us that freedom begins with honesty, surrender, boundaries, faith, and learning to let God rebuild what addiction tried to destroy.

Back to the Bible
6 days ago6 min read


From Willpower to Habits of Grace: Reclaiming God’s Rebuilding Architecture
Tired of white-knuckling your way through spiritual growth? Discover how shifting from pure human willpower to habits of grace creates lasting transformation.

Back to the Bible
7 days ago5 min read


How to Guard Your Heart and Find Joy in God’s Presence Every Day
Discover how to overcome the daily thieves of comparison, temptation, and discontentment by shifting your eyes back to the ultimate portion found in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 96 min read


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
Jul 73 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
Jul 66 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
Jul 52 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
Jul 36 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
Jul 36 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
Jul 26 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
Jul 14 min read
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