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The Compass of Shame: Navigating Out of Isolation
Hebrews 12 shows how Jesus defeated shame, helping us break cycles of withdrawal, blame, and avoidance by turning toward grace and truth.

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4 days ago4 min read


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


Joseph: Trusting God in the Long In-Between
Discover how Joseph’s story reveals God’s purpose in seasons of waiting and how faithfulness in the “in-between” shapes lasting spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 44 min read


The Only Way: Finding Clarity in the Midst of Chaos
When life leads to a dead end, there is only one path out. Discover how the "only way" of Jesus provides clarity and relief in our most chaotic moments.

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May 14 min read


Nehemiah: Faith That Builds Something Real
Faith isn’t just belief—it builds. Discover how Nehemiah’s example shows us how prayer, action, and perseverance come together to create lasting impact.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 274 min read


The Justice Hand-Off: Releasing the Need to Keep Score
Stop being the judge of your own injuries. Discover the spiritual relief of handing the debt over to God and trading bitterness for grace.

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Apr 244 min read


Why Some People Walk Away from the Faith
Why do some people drift away from faith? Discover what Scripture says about spiritual drift, lasting faith, and how to stay rooted in Christ.

Arnie Cole
Apr 214 min read


The Identity Shift: When Church Involvement Isn't Enough
Can you be fully committed to church and still miss God? Explore Paula Lube’s story of shifting from a religious identity to being truly known by Christ.

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Apr 174 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


Be Still and Know: Misunderstood Peace in Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46 reveals that true peace isn’t found in calm circumstances, but in surrendering control and trusting God in the middle of chaos.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 65 min read


Resurrection-Shaped Living: Beyond the Easter Sunday High
Easter is more than a one-day celebration; it’s a total life transformation. Learn how the resurrection of Jesus reshapes your daily habits and ethics.

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Apr 34 min read


Finding Your True Identity and Purpose in the Daily Grind
Discover how to shift your identity from your performance to Christ and transform your daily work into an act of worship for the Lord.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 25 min read


Receiving What You Don’t Think You Deserve
Struggling to believe you’re truly forgiven? Discover how faith, honesty, and surrender open the door to real healing in recovery.

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Mar 285 min read


The Heart of Transformation: Finding Freedom in Growth and Forgiveness
Discover how biblical sanctification and the power of forgiveness work together to transform your life into the image of Jesus Christ every single day.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Mar 276 min read


The Foundation for Understanding Spiritual Warfare
Spiritual warfare isn’t about focusing on the enemy—it’s about knowing God deeply. Discover how Scripture, prayer, and community lead to lasting spiritual victory.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 254 min read


Learning to Listen: When Recovery Becomes a Relationship
A reflective devotional on recovery, surrender, and spiritual awakening—exploring how learning to listen to God transforms sobriety into a relationship, not just a routine.

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Mar 215 min read


Backed by the King: Shifting from Performance to Authority
Stop treating the Great Commission like a risky volunteer project. Learn how the "all authority" of Jesus turns your anxiety into spiritual confidence.

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Mar 204 min read


When Sobriety Isn’t the Finish Line: Learning to Live Through Life’s Storms
Discover why quitting alcohol isn’t the end of the battle—and how God, community, and honest recovery work give you tools to face life’s storms without going back to the bottle.

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Mar 144 min read


Truth vs. Spin: Navigating Clickbait Culture
In an era of clickbait and media agendas, how do you find the truth? Discover how to navigate the news with two industry insiders and biblical wisdom.

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Mar 134 min read


The Vulnerability of the "Unwind": Avoiding the Weakest Link
Using social media to "relax" can be a spiritual trap. Learn why we are most susceptible to temptation when we are tired and how to find true restoration.

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Mar 64 min read


Love as the First Evidence of a Spiritual Life: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Love is the first and clearest evidence of a Spirit-formed life. This article explores why love leads the fruit of the Spirit, how it grows slowly through abiding in Christ, and why spiritual growth is measured by direction over time—not perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 234 min read


Digital Discernment: Navigating the Guru Culture
In an age of digital gurus and algorithms, how do we stay anchored in Christ? Learn the keys to digital discernment and spiritual clarity.

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Feb 204 min read


Why So Many “Decisions for Christ” Don’t Lead to a Changed Life
Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 164 min read


When Everyone Else Seems to Be Doing Better: How God Frees Us from the Quiet Tyranny of Comparison
Comparison quietly erodes joy and distorts how we see God’s work in our lives. This article explores how envy takes root, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how Jesus calls us to faithful obedience without measuring our lives against others.

Arnie Cole
Feb 94 min read
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