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A New Series: Taking Care of Ourselves as a Spiritual Discipline
Why should Christians care about physical health? Discover 10 biblical reasons why caring for your body can be an important part of faithful stewardship and spiritual discipline.

Chuck Lawless
11 hours ago4 min read


WANTING TO GROW — AND NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START
A reflection on spiritual inconsistency, daily Scripture habits, and how small rhythms in God’s Word quietly shape lasting transformation.

Arnie and the BTTB Team
11 hours ago4 min read


Burned Out on Church: What to do when the church you loved has worn you out
Burned out on church but still holding onto faith? Discover a healthier, honest path toward healing, community, and spiritual renewal.

Arnie Cole
1 day ago4 min read


A STORY OF WRECKAGE, RECOVERY, AND RIPPLE
A powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, daily Scripture habits, and how one transformed life can ripple into another.

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1 day ago2 min read


Daniel: Refusing to Bow in a World That Demands It
What can Daniel teach us about standing firm in a culture that pressures us to compromise? Discover how faithful obedience begins long before the crisis.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
2 days ago4 min read


You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide
Many people believe Jesus died for their sins but still avoid surrendering their lives to Him. This Sunday Review explores why we run from God—and why His invitation is always to come home.

Arnie Cole
3 days ago3 min read


When Pain Becomes a Place to Begin Again
Discover how faith, honesty, and community help people move through grief, addiction, and recovery one day at a time.

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4 days ago5 min read


When God is Silent: Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul
God’s Silence, Dark Night of the Soul, Psalm 13, Faith in Uncertainty, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Christian Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Perseverance, Faith Journey, Hope in Christ, Emotional Faith, Endurance, Walking with God

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5 days ago4 min read


Finding Your Place in God's Family When You Feel Far Away
Discover how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness and find true belonging in the body of Christ, even when God feels far away.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
6 days ago7 min read


Why Following Jesus Requires Community
Can you grow spiritually on your own? Discover why Christian growth requires community and how relationships shape lasting faith.

Arnie Cole
May 263 min read


When Prayer Feels Like Talking to the Ceiling
When prayer feels distant and dry, God is still near. Discover why spiritual silence is normal and how persistent prayer shapes deeper trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 255 min read


What I Learned in That Room
What happens when ministry leaders admit the old success metrics no longer work? This Sunday Review explores discipleship, influence, and why older believers are still indispensable to the Kingdom.

Arnie Cole
May 244 min read


No Place Too Low for Grace
When addiction, incarceration, and shame feel like the end, God still meets people there with hope, redemption, and a new way forward.

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May 236 min read


Breaking the Chains of Shame: Finding True Forgiveness
Discover the critical difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame. Learn how to silence self-condemnation and embrace the radiant identity God has for you.

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May 224 min read


Living in Conscious Dependence: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Daily Discipleship
Discover how walking humbly with God and relying on the Holy Spirit transforms your daily life from a struggle of effort into a journey of grace and trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 215 min read


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
May 204 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
May 193 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
May 185 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
May 174 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.

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May 166 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.

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May 154 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
May 145 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
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