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How God Restores Broken Lives: Hope After Wasted Years
Discover how God restores broken lives, redeems wasted years, and brings hope through persistent prayer, honest surrender, community, and grace after failure.

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2 days ago5 min read


REFLECTIONS ON FITNESS FROM OUR STAFF (and What They Mean for Your Soul)
Discover five inspiring stories that reveal how physical fitness can deepen spiritual growth through consistency, faith, and perseverance.

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Aug 35 min read


Overcoming Shame with Faith: Moving From Condemnation to Grace
Discover how God's grace frees you from shame and condemnation, replacing regret with a new identity in Christ through forgiveness, community, and lasting hope.

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Jul 246 min read


The Unexpected Harvest: How God Rewires Our Pain to Serve Others
Discover how God transforms seasons of pain into opportunities for growth, healing, and service, revealing the unexpected harvest that comes through faithful perseverance.

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Jul 176 min read


Living in Hope: 8 Reasons We Must Not Give Up on Wayward or Unsaved Loved Ones
Waiting for a wandering child or an unsaved loved one can be heartbreaking. Discover eight biblical reasons to keep praying, trusting, and living in hope as God continues His work.

Chuck Lawless
Jul 154 min read


From Willpower to Habits of Grace: Reclaiming God’s Rebuilding Architecture
Tired of white-knuckling your way through spiritual growth? Discover how shifting from pure human willpower to habits of grace creates lasting transformation.

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Jul 105 min read


Not Yet Ready: You Don't Have to Have It All Together to Come Back
You don’t have to fix yourself before returning to God. Discover how Scripture shows God meeting people in the middle of their mess.

Arnie Cole
Jul 73 min read


10 Characteristics of Leaders Who’ve Run Their Race Well
Discover 10 characteristics shared by Christian leaders who finish well. Learn practical, biblical habits that help believers stay faithful, healthy, and focused for a lifetime of ministry.

Chuck Lawless
Jul 14 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.

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Jul 13 min read


Starting Over Spiritually: The Way Back is Shorter than You Think
Feeling far from God? Discover why spiritual restoration starts with one honest step, not a complete life overhaul.

Arnie Cole
Jun 304 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


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


Doubts I Was Afraid to Say Out Loud: God Can Handle Your Hardest Questions
Afraid to admit your doubts about God? Discover why honest questions do not disqualify faith and how God meets us in seasons of struggle.

Arnie Cole
Jun 164 min read


How to Find Steady Hope and Radical Faith When Life Hurts the Most
Discover how the compassion of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit give you strength to endure deep grief and stand firm in life's hardest moments.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 118 min read


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
Jun 94 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
Jun 47 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

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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
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