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Why Discipleship Matters in Spiritual Warfare
Discover why discipleship is essential in spiritual warfare and how believers learn to stand strong by wearing the full armor of God together.

Chuck Lawless
5 hours ago4 min read


What to Do When You Don’t Feel Like Growing Spiritually
Struggling with spiritual motivation? Discover how to keep growing in your faith even when you don’t feel like it.

Arnie Cole
1 day ago3 min read


Ruth: Loyalty That Refuses to Walk Away
Discover how Ruth’s quiet loyalty and ordinary faithfulness became part of God’s greater story—and why your unseen obedience still matters.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
2 days ago5 min read


What Do You Do When No One Wants to Hear What You Have to Say?
What happens when truth threatens the systems that reward success? This Sunday Review explores spiritual formation, difficult conversations, and the cost of speaking honestly in ministry and life.

Arnie Cole
3 days ago4 min read


When Hope Becomes a New Identity
When addiction exposes the limits of self-reliance, faith can offer more than survival. Discover how surrender, identity, and hope reshape recovery.

Back to the Bible
4 days ago6 min read


The Compass of Shame: Navigating Out of Isolation
Hebrews 12 shows how Jesus defeated shame, helping us break cycles of withdrawal, blame, and avoidance by turning toward grace and truth.

Back to the Bible
5 days ago4 min read


Finding Rest When the Journey Is Too Great
Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Discover how God meets us in seasons of dread, burnout, and weakness with rest, presence, and renewed strength.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
6 days ago5 min read


10 Risks of Not Teaching about Spiritual Warfare
What happens when churches avoid teaching spiritual warfare? Discover 10 biblical reasons why understanding the battle matters for every believer.

Chuck Lawless
May 134 min read


What Real Repentance Looks Like
What does real repentance actually look like? Discover how biblical repentance goes beyond feelings and becomes a pattern of returning to God.

Arnie Cole
May 124 min read


Living With an Undivided Heart in a Distracted World
Struggling with distraction? Discover how to cultivate an undivided heart and refocus your attention on God in a noisy, fragmented world.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 115 min read


What If You Are the Only Bible Someone Ever Reads? — Part One
Many Americans may never open a Bible—but they are reading the lives of Christians every day. This Sunday Review explores what it means to live as a visible witness for Jesus.

Arnie Cole
May 104 min read


The Lie of Control: When Willpower Isn’t Enough
Willpower isn’t enough to overcome addiction. Discover how surrender, faith, and community lead to lasting recovery and real change.

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May 96 min read


The Myth of the "Perfect" Mom: Breaking the Stress Cycle
Philippians 4 shows that peace isn’t found in perfect parenting, but in releasing pressure and trusting God amid the stress of motherhood.

Back to the Bible
May 84 min read


When God Calls the Unqualified: Finding Grace and Strength for the Next Step
Discover how God uses our insecurities and failures to display His glory. Learn to move from hesitation to obedience through the power of grace and truth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 75 min read


10 Ways to Respond to Spiritual Attack
Facing spiritual attack? Discover 10 practical, biblical ways to respond with strength, prayer, and truth as you stand firm in Christ.

Chuck Lawless
May 64 min read


Why Spiritual Growth Feels So Slow
Spiritual growth can feel slow and discouraging, but Scripture shows it’s intentional. Discover why growth takes time and how God works beneath the surface.

Arnie Cole
May 53 min read


WHEN YOU CAN’T FEEL GOD’S PRESENCE
A steady, Scripture-rooted guide for seasons when God feels distant, reminding believers to remain faithful through small acts of trust.

Arnie Cole
May 44 min read


Joseph: Trusting God in the Long In-Between
Discover how Joseph’s story reveals God’s purpose in seasons of waiting and how faithfulness in the “in-between” shapes lasting spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 44 min read


The One Daily Rhythm That Builds a Life That Lasts - Part 2
A simple daily rhythm can transform your faith and your life. This Sunday Review introduces the four-beat pattern—Receive, Reflect, Respond, Reveal—that leads to lasting spiritual growth.

Arnie Cole
May 34 min read


Breaking the Cycle: When Your Past Doesn’t Get the Final Say
From addiction and exploitation to faith and freedom, discover how breaking generational cycles through God’s grace can transform your life and impact others.

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May 26 min read


WHAT I TURNED TO WHEN GOD FELT ABSENT
A raw and honest story of spiritual drift, false refuge, and how small, steady habits helped rebuild faith when God felt absent.

Bruce A.
May 24 min read


WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE FEELS FAR FROM GOD
A gentle guide to walking with someone who feels distant from God, offering steady presence, listening, and prayer rooted in Scripture.

Back to the Bible
May 12 min read


The Only Way: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Chaos
When life leads to a dead end, there is only one path out. Discover how the "only way" of Jesus provides clarity and relief in our most chaotic moments.

Back to the Bible
May 14 min read


Breaking Free from Spiritual Numbness and the Grip of Modern Idolatry
Learn how to overcome spiritual numbness and identify the hidden idols of the heart to reclaim a life of peace, focus, and genuine connection with God.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 307 min read
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