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Wounded by Christians: When the Church is the Source of the Wound
Church hurt is real, but it does not have to define your future. Discover a biblical path toward healing, forgiveness, and renewed hope.

Arnie Cole
16 hours ago4 min read


The Purpose in Your Pain: Moving Beyond Misconceptions of Romans 8:28
Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
6 days ago7 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
Jun 24 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

Back to the Bible
May 294 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
May 287 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


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


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


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


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


10 Ways to Respond to Spiritual Attack
Facing spiritual attack? Discover 10 practical, biblical ways to respond with strength, prayer, and truth as you stand firm in Christ.

Chuck Lawless
May 64 min read


Why Spiritual Growth Feels So Slow
Spiritual growth can feel slow and discouraging, but Scripture shows it’s intentional. Discover why growth takes time and how God works beneath the surface.

Arnie Cole
May 53 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


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


How to Know If You’re Actually Growing Spiritually
Wondering if you're growing spiritually? Discover biblical signs of real growth—direction, repentance, and a life slowly shaped by Christ.

Arnie Cole
Apr 283 min read


Finding the Strength to Rise Again: Moving From Failure to Faithful Obedience
Discover how God’s grace empowers you to rise after a fall and find the courage to obey His calling, even when you feel disqualified by your past.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 235 min read


Finding Rest and Renewal: How to Navigate Burnout and Spiritual Dryness Through God’s Word
Discover how to move from exhaustion to spiritual renewal by resting in Christ’s presence and trusting the steady truth of Scripture in every season.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 166 min read


The Divine Pace: Why Your Progress is Safe in God’s Hands
Stop feeling behind. Discover how God’s faithfulness and the purpose of waiting transform your spiritual growth from a stressful race into a steady walk of trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 95 min read


Finding Peace in the Presence of God: How to Move from Anxiety to Rest
Discover how to shift your focus from internal worry to God’s presence, finding a peace that stands guard over your heart and mind in every season.

Back to the Bible
Mar 196 min read


Why I Started Studying Spiritual Warfare, and Why Discipleship Matters in the Battle
Spiritual warfare is not theoretical—it is deeply personal. In this opening article of a new series, Arnie Cole shares how discipleship relationships became essential for spiritual victory and why no believer should fight alone.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 184 min read


Kindness That Reflects the Heart of Christ: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Kindness is more than politeness or personality. This article explores how the Holy Spirit forms genuine kindness in believers, reflecting God’s character through everyday acts of compassion, patience, and grace.

Arnie Cole
Mar 173 min read


A Word of Hope as We Seek to Evangelize Loved Ones
Praying for a loved one to follow Jesus can take years. This article shares a powerful story of perseverance in prayer and encouragement to keep trusting God’s timing as we seek to evangelize those we love.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 44 min read


When God Seems to Be Taking Too Long
Waiting on God can feel confusing and painful, especially when answers seem delayed. This article explores why waiting is hard, how Scripture reframes God’s timing, and how trusting God’s purposeful work strengthens faith even when change feels slow.

Arnie Cole
Feb 24 min read
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