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Peace That Steadies the Heart: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of trust. This article explores how Spirit-formed peace grows from reconciliation with God, matures through prayer and trust, and steadies the heart even when life feels uncertain.

Arnie Cole
7 hours ago3 min read


You Know God Loves You. So Why Do You Feel So Invisible?
Many believers know God loves them—but still feel invisible in their faith community. This Sunday Review explores why isolation is quietly eroding our sense of mattering in the body of Christ.

Arnie Cole
1 day ago4 min read


The Vulnerability of the "Unwind": Avoiding the Weakest Link
Using social media to "relax" can be a spiritual trap. Learn why we are most susceptible to temptation when we are tired and how to find true restoration.

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3 days ago4 min read


A Word of Hope as We Seek to Evangelize Loved Ones
Praying for a loved one to follow Jesus can take years. This article shares a powerful story of perseverance in prayer and encouragement to keep trusting God’s timing as we seek to evangelize those we love.

Chuck Lawless
5 days ago4 min read


Joy That Runs Deeper Than Circumstances: Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical joy is deeper than happiness and stronger than circumstances. This article explores how Spirit-formed joy grows over time, why it coexists with sorrow, and how abiding in Christ produces resilient joy marked by trust, hope, and spiritual maturity.

Arnie Cole
Mar 24 min read


Are you living like you matter?
Are you living like you matter in God’s Kingdom? This Sunday Review explores how bitterness and disengagement cloud your sense of significance—and why Scripture calls you indispensable.

Arnie Cole
Mar 14 min read


From Running the Universe to Resting in God: The Power of Surrender and Action
Discover how letting go of control and taking small steps of faith can transform your recovery and lead to a deeper, more active relationship with God.

Back to the Bible
Feb 286 min read


Special message from our CEO, Arnie Cole:
Back to the Bible CEO Arnie Cole discusses the State of Christianity in America following national coverage in The Christian Post and his upcoming Moody Radio interview.

Arnie Cole
Feb 281 min read


Thy Word Have I Hid: The Science and Spirit of Mental Anchoring
Discover why willpower isn't enough to beat temptation. Learn the "Soul Pump" technique of hiding God's Word in your heart to create a spiritual defense system.

Back to the Bible
Feb 274 min read


9 Findings about Evangelistic Churches
What marks a truly evangelistic church? Based on decades of research, this article outlines nine consistent findings—from pastor-led evangelism and intentional training to prayer, accountability, and gospel-centered conviction.

Chuck Lawless
Feb 254 min read


Love as the First Evidence of a Spiritual Life: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Love is the first and clearest evidence of a Spirit-formed life. This article explores why love leads the fruit of the Spirit, how it grows slowly through abiding in Christ, and why spiritual growth is measured by direction over time—not perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 234 min read


Why Bitterness Steals Your Worth - and How to Reclaim It with Faith
Bitterness quietly erodes your sense of worth and reshapes your identity. This Sunday Review explores how to uproot resentment, interrupt the replay, and cultivate the Spirit’s fruit instead.

Arnie Cole
Feb 224 min read


Uprooting the Lies: Staying Truth-Centered in a World of Half-Truths
Discover how to identify the deceptive lies that lead to relapse. Learn to stay grounded in God’s truth and find lasting freedom in recovery.

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Feb 214 min read


Digital Discernment: Navigating the Guru Culture
In an age of digital gurus and algorithms, how do we stay anchored in Christ? Learn the keys to digital discernment and spiritual clarity.

Back to the Bible
Feb 204 min read


A Simple Way to Evangelize
A practical approach to evangelism that focuses on asking permission, sharing your testimony, and clearly presenting the gospel with grace.

Chuck Lawless
Feb 184 min read


Why So Many “Decisions for Christ” Don’t Lead to a Changed Life
Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 164 min read


I Thought I Wasn’t Bitter-Until I Realized This.
Bitterness rarely announces itself. This Sunday Review explores how unresolved hurt quietly reshapes identity, weakens witness, and why releasing bitterness restores both joy and spiritual impact.

Arnie Cole
Feb 154 min read


Finding Truth in the Ruins: How Biblical Reality Reclaims Your Life from Addiction
The path of recovery often begins in a landscape of rubble. We arrive at the doors of grace with a history of broken promises, fractured relationships, and a heavy bag of "Sunday school" ideas about God that never quite seemed to work in the real world. Many of us spent years running from a version of God we built in our own heads—a cosmic judge waiting for us to trip up, or a distant observer who only cares if we have our act together. But when you hit the bottom, the versio

Back to the Bible
Feb 146 min read


Love After the Flowers Fade: The Secret to Enduring Commitment
Valentine's Day is easy, but real love happens in March. Discover the 1 Corinthians 13 pillars for a marriage that lasts.

Back to the Bible
Feb 134 min read


10 Thoughts on Introverts and Evangelism
A thoughtful reflection on how introverts can faithfully engage in evangelism through prayer, listening, relationships, and quiet obedience.

Chuck Lawless
Feb 114 min read


How Does the SALT Index Compare to Other Spiritual Formation Research?
This research brief compares the SALT Index with Lifeway, Barna, and American Bible Society studies, showing how outcomes-based, population-level metrics better measure spiritual formation, discipleship, and real-life transformation.

Arnie Cole
Feb 95 min read


When Everyone Else Seems to Be Doing Better: How God Frees Us from the Quiet Tyranny of Comparison
Comparison quietly erodes joy and distorts how we see God’s work in our lives. This article explores how envy takes root, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how Jesus calls us to faithful obedience without measuring our lives against others.

Arnie Cole
Feb 94 min read


Part 4. Revival or Decline: Your Final Verdict Vote.
This article uncovers how modern measures of ministry success may be shaping activity without producing transformation.

Arnie Cole
Feb 84 min read


Finding Peace Through the Hard Work of Self-Forgiveness
Discover how true peace in recovery is found through total surrender and the vital practice of forgiving yourself as God has already forgiven you.

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Feb 75 min read
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