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Finding Strength in God: Staying Rooted in Hard Seasons
Feeling spiritually exhausted or distant from God? Discover how Scripture can help you stay rooted in truth, persevere in prayer, and find strength in hard seasons.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
1 day ago5 min read


Forgiveness: The Hardest Command and the Deepest Freedom
Why is forgiveness so difficult? Discover what biblical forgiveness really means, what it doesn’t require, and how releasing an offense to God can lead to freedom.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
4 days ago7 min read


The Word of God: A Lamp That Has Not Dimmed
Rediscover the power of God’s Word and why no sermon, podcast, or devotional can replace consistent, prayerful engagement with Scripture.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Sep 158 min read


What Does the Bible Say About Love? How God Redefines How We Love Others
What does the Bible really say about love? Discover how Scripture defines love through patience, kindness, sacrifice, forgiveness, and the unchanging love of God revealed in Jesus.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 206 min read


Humility: The Virtue That Makes Every Other Virtue Real
Discover what biblical humility really means, why God gives grace to the humble, and how following Christ’s example transforms our relationships, leadership, prayer, and daily walk with God.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 177 min read


How to Overcome Failure and Practice Daily Gratitude in Hard Seasons
Failure does not have the final word. Discover how God's grace restores fallen believers and how daily gratitude anchors your heart in hope through every season.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 135 min read


The Sovereignty of God: The Doctrine That Holds Everything Together
Discover what the Bible teaches about God’s sovereignty and how trusting His complete rule over every circumstance brings peace in fear, purpose in suffering, and confidence for the future.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 107 min read


Finding Unshakable Peace: How God’s Word Anchors You in Life’s Storms
Discover how God's presence, the Holy Spirit, and the truth of Scripture provide unshakable peace when loneliness, fear, and life's storms threaten to overwhelm you.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 66 min read


Gratitude: The Discipline That Reorders the Heart
What does the Bible teach about gratitude? Discover why thanksgiving is more than a feeling—it's a spiritual discipline that reshapes your heart, deepens your joy, and anchors your faith in God's unchanging goodness.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 37 min read


When Parenting and Faithful Living Feel Weary: Finding Hope in God's Timing
Feeling discouraged because your faithful efforts seem unnoticed? Discover how Proverbs 22:6 and Galatians 6:9–10 encourage parents and believers to trust God's timing and never give up on the harvest He is preparing.

Back to the Bible
Jul 306 min read


The Fear of Man: The Idol We Never Named
What is the fear of man, and why does Scripture call it a snare? Discover how the gospel frees us from living for human approval so we can courageously follow Christ with confidence and joy.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 277 min read


Finding Total Freedom From Past Guilt and Shame
Discover how God's complete forgiveness frees you from lingering guilt and shame. Learn what Scripture teaches about forgiveness, adoption, and living confidently as a beloved child of God.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 235 min read


Repentance: The Word We Have Forgotten How to Say
Repentance is more than feeling sorry—it is a daily turning toward God. Discover why repentance is central to the Christian life and why it remains the doorway to lasting freedom, growth, and grace.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 206 min read


The Secret to Lasting Peace: How God Calms Your Restless Heart
Discover the secret to true contentment and spiritual maturity by resting in God’s presence and trusting His process of growth in your life.

Back to the Bible
Jul 166 min read


The Twelve: Peter, The Disciple Who Denied Jesus and Then Defied a Council for Him
Peter denied Jesus three times, yet Christ restored him and transformed him into a fearless leader. Discover how Peter’s story offers hope that failure is never the end for those who surrender to God.

Arnie Cole
Jul 144 min read


The Church Is Not Optional: Why Every Christian Belongs to a Local Body
Why does every Christian need a local church? Discover the biblical case for belonging to a faithful church and how God uses Christian community to help us grow in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 136 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
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