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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


Faith Under Fire - May 11
Read Daniel 3:16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered and said to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Reflect Cultural norms and government edicts can sometimes be in dir

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May 114 min read


Spiritual Terms You Should Know - Day 7 - May 11
Just becoming a Christian doesn't mean that life turns rosy. But even though we'll still experience ups and downs like everyone else, there are some new "positional truths" that are true of us. Find out more about these truths today.

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May 111 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


A Prayer for the Future - May 10
Contemplating the future can be worrisome. Join Jason in our daily prayer as we turn to God and ask Him to guide our steps into tomorrow and beyond.

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May 101 min read


Trusting Jesus, That is All - May 10
What gives you bravery when you need it? What can you be certain of even in uncertain times? Coach Kate Dreesen looks to the example Jesus set to learn about courage in the face of fearful circumstances. Find a spiritual song or verse that reminds you to trust God even when you’re fearful. Memorize it and keep it in your mind for when fear comes to you.

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May 101 min read


Happy Mother's Day - May 10
What's your story? What has your journey through motherhood been like? Whether it's been full of joy, sorrow, both, neither, no two journeys are the same. So wherever you are, we want you to know that we are praying for you.

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May 101 min read


Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - May 10
STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) Some Christian words like "propitiation" are almost never heard. But you can hardly go a day watching the news without hearing about "evangelicals." But do you understand what this word means in a biblical context? Find out more today. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) What's your story? What has your journey through motherhood been like? Whether it's been full of joy, sorrow, both,

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May 101 min read


Spiritual Terms You Should Know - Day 6 - May 10
Some Christian words like "propitiation" are almost never heard. But you can hardly go a day watching the news without hearing about "evangelicals." But do you understand what this word means in a biblical context? Find out more today.

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May 101 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


You vs. the World - May 9
What do you do when it feels like it’s “you versus the world”? Spiritual Fitness Coach Mark Geist knows a thing or two about this feeling and shares how important it is to look up to God and out to a friend for a new perspective! If you’re feeling lonely today, seek God through His Word, but also tell a trusted person in your life how you’re feeling and ask them to pray for you.

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May 91 min read


We Never Walk Alone - May 9
Read Psalm 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness

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May 93 min read


Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - May 9
STEP 1 - RECEIVE (Receive God's Word and Grow in Bible Knowledge) "Sanctification" is another one of those big words pastors like to throw around. But this is an important word that tells us about the Holy Spirit's work in our live after we trust in Jesus. Learn more about this word in today's episode. STEP 2 - REFLECT (How does this Scripture Apply to your life?) The disciples, those who loved Jesus the most, experienced the most profound loneliness when they watched the Cre

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May 91 min read


Spiritual Terms You Should Know - Day 5 - May 9
"Sanctification" is another one of those big words pastors like to throw around. But this is an important word that tells us about the Holy Spirit's work in our live after we trust in Jesus. Learn more about this word in today's episode.

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May 91 min read


With You to the End of the Age - May 9
The disciples, those who loved Jesus the most, experienced the most profound loneliness when they watched the Creator die on the cross. But that's not the end of the story. Taylor is here to share the encouraging end of the story that means the end of loneliness for everyone.

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May 91 min read


An Opportunity to Grow - May 9
Every day is full of opportunities to grow closer to God. And even if your yesterday wasn't perfect, Jon is here to lift us up and pray that God's love would shine just a little brighter in our lives today.

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May 91 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.

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May 84 min read


Fresh Clear Water - May 8
How would you describe your spiritual life right now? Murky and stagnate, fresh and clear, or somewhere in between? Jon Winkelman coaches us on how to have a healthy intake and outpouring of God’s life-giving water to keep our souls invigorated! When we feel spiritually stuck, we must hear the Word — take in good things. Then, we must let those good things flow out of us in service. How will you do that today?

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May 81 min read


Spiritual Terms You Should Know - Day 4 - May 8
Be honest, do you know what the word "propitiation" means? There's a good chance you've never even heard the word. But it's an important word in understanding what Christ accomplished through his sacrifice on the cross. Learn more in today's episode.

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May 81 min read


Growing Together - May 8
Jesus walks with us every step of the way on our journey towards Him. And if you've moved forward in your walk today--whether in a big way, or a small way--take a moment to share that with someone else. Caleb leads our prayer time today asking God for new opportunities to grow closer to Him.

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May 81 min read


Your Daily Spiritual Work Out - May 8
SPIRITUALLY FIT | TODAY In this episode of Spiritually Fit Today, Arnie Cole is joined by Char, Laura, and Karmin to discuss overcoming lifelong fears as parents and grandparents. Drawing from Proverbs 22:6, they share personal insights on trusting God with your children’s future, the difference between worry and concern, and practical ways to pray for your family’s well-being. BACK TO THE BIBLE DAILY In this episode of Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen explores John 8

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May 82 min read


If I Were Groot - May 8
Some days it would be nice to be able to draw upon some super-human strength to get through the day, right? Well if you're looking to the movies, you're looking in the wrong direction. Celeste is here today to remind us of our very real and powerful God who offers us His strength through the Bible.

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May 81 min read


The Destination Matters - May 8
Read Revelation 21:1-4, 7-8 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will

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May 83 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
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