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How to Guard Your Heart and Find Joy in God’s Presence Every Day
Discover how to overcome the daily thieves of comparison, temptation, and discontentment by shifting your eyes back to the ultimate portion found in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
1 day ago6 min read


Holiness Is Not Optional: The Call to a Set-Apart Life
Holiness isn't optional for followers of Christ. Discover why God calls every believer to live a set-apart life and how the Holy Spirit empowers lasting spiritual transformation.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
4 days ago6 min read


The Day After July 4th: Why America Is Slipping Spiritually—And How We Can Be Part of the Solution
America's greatest spiritual challenge isn't just cultural decline—it's a discipleship gap. Discover why only 3 in 10 Christians are helping others follow Jesus and how you can be part of the solution.

Arnie Cole
5 days ago2 min read


KNOWING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY SETS YOU FREE
A personal reflection on identity, belonging, and the freedom that comes from finding your worth in Christ rather than roles or opinions.

Back to the Bible
Jul 13 min read


A FAITH THAT HAS TO BE CHOSEN
A reflection on America at 250, the decline of cultural Christianity, and why the future belongs to a faith that must be chosen daily.

Arnie Cole
Jun 303 min read


LOVING AMERICA WELL
A biblical reflection on faithful patriotism, exploring how Christians can love America well without cynicism or misplaced allegiance.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 292 min read


Are We a Christian Nation?
Was America ever truly a Christian nation? Explore the surprising history of faith in America, what today's research reveals, and why discipleship matters more than ever.

Arnie Cole
Jun 284 min read


When the Bible No Longer Resonates: Finding Your Way Back to God’s Word
Has the Bible started to feel distant or silent? Discover practical, hopeful ways to reconnect with God’s Word during spiritually dry seasons.

Arnie Cole
Jun 234 min read


What are the two biggest days of the year that false narratives rule?
Family estrangement often hurts most on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Discover how to respond to false narratives, release accusations to God, and find peace when relationships are fractured.

Arnie Cole
Jun 213 min read


Finding Soul Rest When You Are Running on Empty
Discover true soul rest when you are running on empty. Learn how trading your heavy burdens for the gentle yoke of Jesus brings lasting spiritual renewal.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 188 min read


The Lie You Live Inside
The stories we tell ourselves shape our lives more than we realize. Discover how false narratives can quietly steer our decisions—and how God's truth can set us free.

Arnie Cole
Jun 144 min read


When Jesus Isn’t Enough, We All Reach for a Witch Doctor
Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

Arnie Cole
Jun 74 min read


YOUR DAILY SPIRITUAL WORKOUT - Four Steps to Spiritual Fitness
Physical fitness doesn’t happen by accident. It requires showing up every day and doing the work. Spiritual fitness works the same way, and this simple, four-step daily framework gives you a repeatable rhythm for engaging God’s Word and letting it shape who you're becoming.

Back to the Bible
Jun 41 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
Jun 34 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.

Back to the Bible
Jun 22 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
May 313 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


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


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


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


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


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 Rhythm That's Already Running You
Your life is already shaped by a rhythm—whether you chose it or not. This Sunday Review explores how spiritual cadence impacts your mind, body, and faith, and why daily rhythms matter.

Arnie Cole
Apr 264 min read
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