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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
1 day ago6 min read


Trusting God in the Waiting Room of Life
Discover how to find strength and anchored hope when life feels stuck, as we look to Scripture to see how God works in our seasons of waiting.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
5 days ago6 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
6 days ago4 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


Suffering Is Not the End of the Story: Hope That Holds When Life Hurts
When suffering lingers, hope can feel distant. Discover how Scripture reminds us that pain is never the end of the story and that God's glory is greater than our deepest trials.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 296 min read


Faith in the Machine: Why People Are Turning to AI for Privacy
Discover why men are turning to AI with their deepest spiritual questions and how real relationships can bridge the gap.

Back to the Bible
Jun 267 min read


Finding Peace When You Feel Fully Known and Chased by Grace
Discover how to quiet an anxious heart and experience true peace by understanding that God already knows your whole story and pursues you anyway.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 256 min read


The Word of God Is Enough: Trusting Scripture in a Generation That Wants Something Else
Is the Bible enough for today's world? Discover why Scripture remains God's complete, trustworthy, and sufficient guide for faith, truth, and daily living.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 225 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


10 Things Many Churches Can Learn from My Gym
What can churches learn from a gym? Discover 10 practical lessons about community, discipleship, leadership, growth, and engagement that can strengthen your church.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 174 min read


The Fear of the Lord: The Foundation We Have Forgotten
What is the fear of the Lord? Discover why reverence for God is the foundation of wisdom, worship, obedience, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 155 min read


The Architecture of Peace: How Proactive Prayer Preserves Your Mind Before Crisis Hits
Discover how to build a resilient faith using proactive prayer before life's storms arrive.

Back to the Bible
Jun 127 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


8 Connections for Me between Physical Exercise and Spiritual Disciplines
What do physical exercise and spiritual disciplines have in common? Discover 8 powerful connections that can strengthen both your body and your walk with God.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 104 min read


Joshua: Strength and Courage for the Ground God Has Given You
Joshua shows us that courage comes from God's presence and His Word, not easy circumstances or confidence in ourselves.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 85 min read


The "Not Too Late" Paradigm: Rewriting Your Final Chapters
Are you winding down just when God is waiting for you to step up? Discover Gary Dunker’s story of rewriting his final chapters and finding fresh purpose late in life.

Back to the Bible
Jun 54 min read


A New Series: Taking Care of Ourselves as a Spiritual Discipline
Why should Christians care about physical health? Discover 10 biblical reasons why caring for your body can be an important part of faithful stewardship and spiritual discipline.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 34 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


Daniel: Refusing to Bow in a World That Demands It
What can Daniel teach us about standing firm in a culture that pressures us to compromise? Discover how faithful obedience begins long before the crisis.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 14 min read


Breaking the Chains of Shame: Finding True Forgiveness
Discover the critical difference between healthy guilt and toxic shame. Learn how to silence self-condemnation and embrace the radiant identity God has for you.

Back to the Bible
May 224 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


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.

Back to the Bible
May 154 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
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