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The Architecture of Serenity: Breaking the Illusion of Control in Recovery
Discover how the Serenity Prayer and surrendering the illusion of control provides the spiritual architecture needed for lasting peace in recovery.

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2d5 min read


Breaking the Habit of "What If": How to Stop Worrying
Are you enslaved to worry? Discover how to break the "what if" cycle and find peace through the Philippians 4 workout.

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3d4 min read


10 Simple Steps toward Doing Evangelism
Many believers want to share their faith but don’t know where to start. This article offers ten simple, practical steps to help Christians grow in evangelism—restoring passion for Jesus, praying intentionally, building relationships, and learning to speak the gospel with clarity and courage.

Chuck Lawless
5d4 min read


When You’re Worn Down to the Bone: Why Jesus Takes Weariness Seriously—and So Should We
Burnout is more than physical exhaustion—it’s a soul-level weariness Jesus takes seriously. This article explores how Scripture addresses burnout, why rest begins with relationship, and how Jesus offers a kind of rest that restores what striving has drained.

Arnie Cole
7d4 min read


From Quicksand to Solid Ground: Letting Jesus Rebuild Your Life in Recovery
Recovery is more than just stopping a habit; it’s about a total restoration. Discover how Jesus rebuilds your life, identity, and peace from the inside out.

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Jan 175 min read


Gentleness is Strength: How to Share Your Faith with Respect
Sharing your faith shouldn't feel like a confrontation. Discover how to use gentleness and respect as your greatest tools for the Gospel.

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Jan 165 min read


12 Reasons I’m Excited about Doing Evangelism Today
In a culture that feels increasingly resistant to Christianity, evangelism can feel daunting. This article shares twelve reasons to be hopeful, confident, and energized about sharing the gospel today—and why God is still powerfully at work drawing people to Himself.

Chuck Lawless
Jan 144 min read


When Tomorrow Feels Overwhelming -How God Steadies a Heart That Wants to Run Ahead
Fear of the future can drain your mind and body. Discover from Isaiah 46:3–4 how God carries His people, and learn habits that push fear out and build peace.

Arnie Cole
Jan 124 min read


When God Is Silent: Finding Faith in the Struggle of Recovery
Discover how to trust God when He feels distant. Explore navigating anger, silence, and the unwavering hope found in faith-based recovery.

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Jan 105 min read


Closing the Prayer Gap: Moving from Belief to Practice
Most Christians believe in prayer, but few actually do it. Learn how to bridge the gap.

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Jan 85 min read


The Discipline of Evangelism: Lessons from a Professor of Evangelism
Evangelism doesn’t always come naturally, even for seasoned believers. Drawing from decades of ministry and teaching, this article explores why evangelism is a spiritual discipline, how obedience fuels renewed passion, and why clearly proclaiming the gospel is essential in reaching a lost world.

Chuck Lawless
Jan 74 min read


When You Don’t Know What God Wants - Learning to Trust the One Who Leads One Step at a Time
When clarity feels out of reach and God’s will seems unclear, Scripture reminds us that trust comes before direction. This article explores how God leads step by step, why formation matters more than location, and how to walk forward faithfully even when certainty is missing.

Arnie Cole
Jan 53 min read


When Love Leads to the Cross: Finding Mercy and Setting Boundaries in Recovery
Discover how to balance grace-filled love with healthy boundaries. Learn to trust God’s mercy while navigating the wreckage of addiction and recovery.

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Jan 36 min read


Why Good Spiritual Intentions Fail, and the Small Steps That Actually Work in 2026
If you start every year with good spiritual intentions but struggle to follow through, you’re not alone. Learn why consistency breaks down and how small, grace-filled steps can reshape your prayer life, Bible reading, and faith habits in 2026.

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Jan 25 min read


Starting the New Year Right with Your Spiritual Disciplines
A new year offers a fresh opportunity to grow in your spiritual disciplines. This article encourages believers to focus on present-tense obedience, start small, build intentional habits of Bible reading and prayer, and walk with others as they pursue renewed intimacy with God in the year ahead.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 31, 20254 min read


When You’ve Gone Too Far - How God Meets You in the Struggle with Temptation
Struggling with temptation or moral failure? Learn from 1 Corinthians 10:13 how God provides a way out—and how His grace restores those who fall.

Arnie Cole
Dec 29, 20254 min read


You Are Not Alone: How Community and Christ Carry Us Through Recovery
Recovery deepens when we stop hiding and start healing together. Discover how grace-filled community helps rebuild hope, identity, and faith in Christ.

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Dec 27, 20257 min read


The Best Gift Your Family Wants This Christmas: Your Presence
Worried your kids will remember your phone more than your face this Christmas? Discover a Christ-centered, practical way to trade distraction for presence through simple daily rhythms that make your home feel safe, seen, and loved.

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Dec 26, 20257 min read


Fasting in the New Year
Fasting is often misunderstood and rarely practiced, yet Scripture presents it as a powerful way to seek God more deeply. This article offers practical guidance for building fasting into your spiritual life in the new year and invites believers to experience renewed intimacy with God in 2026.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 24, 20254 min read


Bitterness Rots the Soul: How God Heals What Anger Can’t Fix
Bitterness rots the soul. Discover from Ephesians 4:31–32 how God frees us from anger’s grip and heals what unforgiveness can never fix.

Arnie Cole
Dec 22, 20254 min read


From Skepticism to Surrender: How Renewing Your Mind Changes Everything
Discover how moving from doubt to trust in God can fill the void of addiction. Learn why true transformation is a daily process of renewing your mind and finding hope.

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Dec 20, 20258 min read


When Your Life Falls Apart: How To Begin Spiritual Recovery After Failure
Feeling like you have ruined your life or faith beyond repair? Discover how God meets you at rock bottom, why your failure is not final, and how spiritual recovery after failure actually works in real life.

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Dec 19, 20255 min read


A Call to Fast for Our Children and Grandchildren
Discover why fasting and intercession for our children and grandchildren is one of the most powerful acts of love we can offer. This heartfelt article explores the burden, hope, and spiritual battle of praying and fasting for the next generation—and how God meets us in our longing for their return and faithfulness.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 17, 20254 min read


You Are Not Alone: How God Draws Near When the World Feels Far Away
Feeling alone or forgotten? Discover from John 14 and Psalm 139 how God’s presence turns loneliness into quiet companionship and healing.

Arnie Cole
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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