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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


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


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


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


How to Guard Your Heart and Find Joy in God’s Presence Every Day
Discover how to overcome the daily thieves of comparison, temptation, and discontentment by shifting your eyes back to the ultimate portion found in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 96 min read


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
Jul 66 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
Jul 26 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


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
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