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The Day After July 4th: Why America Is Slipping Spiritually—And How We Can Be Part of the Solution
America's greatest spiritual challenge isn't just cultural decline—it's a discipleship gap. Discover why only 3 in 10 Christians are helping others follow Jesus and how you can be part of the solution.

Arnie Cole
3 hours ago2 min read


Are We a Christian Nation?
Was America ever truly a Christian nation? Explore the surprising history of faith in America, what today's research reveals, and why discipleship matters more than ever.

Arnie Cole
Jun 284 min read


The Lie You Live Inside
The stories we tell ourselves shape our lives more than we realize. Discover how false narratives can quietly steer our decisions—and how God's truth can set us free.

Arnie Cole
Jun 144 min read


When Jesus Isn’t Enough, We All Reach for a Witch Doctor
Many believers trust Jesus—until life gets difficult. This Sunday Review explores modern-day “witch doctors,” hidden sources of trust, and what it means to rely fully on Christ.

Arnie Cole
Jun 74 min read


What I Learned in That Room
What happens when ministry leaders admit the old success metrics no longer work? This Sunday Review explores discipleship, influence, and why older believers are still indispensable to the Kingdom.

Arnie Cole
May 244 min read


What Do You Do When No One Wants to Hear What You Have to Say?
What happens when truth threatens the systems that reward success? This Sunday Review explores spiritual formation, difficult conversations, and the cost of speaking honestly in ministry and life.

Arnie Cole
May 174 min read


What If You Are the Only Bible Someone Ever Reads? — Part One
Many Americans may never open a Bible—but they are reading the lives of Christians every day. This Sunday Review explores what it means to live as a visible witness for Jesus.

Arnie Cole
May 104 min read


The One Daily Rhythm That Builds a Life That Lasts - Part 2
A simple daily rhythm can transform your faith and your life. This Sunday Review introduces the four-beat pattern—Receive, Reflect, Respond, Reveal—that leads to lasting spiritual growth.

Arnie Cole
May 34 min read


The Rhythm That's Already Running You
Your life is already shaped by a rhythm—whether you chose it or not. This Sunday Review explores how spiritual cadence impacts your mind, body, and faith, and why daily rhythms matter.

Arnie Cole
Apr 264 min read


Will You Help Me Prove My Friend Wrong?
Are believers over 50 becoming less engaged in discipleship? This Sunday Review challenges seasoned Christians to reclaim their purpose and step back into mentoring, sharing, and Kingdom impact.

Arnie Cole
Apr 193 min read


9 out of 10 of us say it matters. Why aren’t we acting like it?
Most mature believers say sharing their faith matters—but far fewer act on it. This Sunday Review explores why older Christians go quiet and how to rediscover purpose and impact.

Arnie Cole
Apr 123 min read


Close Enough to Believe—Too Far to Surrender?
Millions believe the Easter story but haven’t surrendered to Jesus. This Sunday Review explores the “unresolved middle” and why relationships, not arguments, help move belief into transformation.

Arnie Cole
Apr 54 min read


Most of Us Have More in Common with Peter Than We Admit
Even mature believers can go silent when it matters most. This Sunday Review explores why fear, not doubt, often holds us back from sharing our faith—and how to step into the moment.

Arnie Cole
Mar 293 min read


When Someone You Love Walks Away
Why do people walk away from faith—and how do they come back? This Sunday Review explores the “unresolved middle” and why relationships, not arguments, are key to spiritual return.

Arnie Cole
Mar 223 min read


You Know God Loves You. So Why Do You Feel So Invisible?
Many believers know God loves them—but still feel invisible in their faith community. This Sunday Review explores why isolation is quietly eroding our sense of mattering in the body of Christ.

Arnie Cole
Mar 84 min read


Are you living like you matter?
Are you living like you matter in God’s Kingdom? This Sunday Review explores how bitterness and disengagement cloud your sense of significance—and why Scripture calls you indispensable.

Arnie Cole
Mar 14 min read


Part 2. Solving the Greatest Mystery of Modern Day Christianity.
Is the Church in America experiencing revival or decline? This Sunday Review explores why conflicting data, misplaced metrics, and shallow measurements may be leading us to the wrong conclusions.

Arnie Cole
Jan 254 min read


Part 1. You are the jury. Help solve the greatest mystery in modern-day Christianity
Is Christianity in America in revival or decline? This Sunday Review weighs conflicting evidence from ministries and major research and invites readers to act like a jury and deliver an honest verdict.

Arnie Cole
Jan 184 min read


The Research Forced Me to Say This About You
New SALT Index research reveals a striking gap between average Christianity in America and Scripture-absorbed believers. This Sunday Review explores why deeper Bible engagement leads to real transformation and responsibility

Arnie Cole
Jan 113 min read


If Jesus Ran a Ministry Today, Would You Donate?
What if we measured ministry the way Jesus did? This Sunday Review challenges modern ideas of impact, fundraising, and success by refocusing on discipleship, depth, and transformed lives.

Arnie Cole
Dec 28, 20254 min read


What your phone is doing to your prayer life
Is your phone creating “spiritual fog”? This article explores how nonstop scrolling can dull prayer, weaken focus, and quiet your sensitivity to God, and invites you to take a private Spiritual Fog Self-Assessment to regain clarity for 2026.

Arnie Cole
Dec 14, 20253 min read


12 Reasons Church Leaders Should be Fasting
Why should church leaders fast? This article explores twelve biblical and practical reasons fasting strengthens leadership, deepens prayer, exposes the heart, and renews spiritual focus for those entrusted with God’s people.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 10, 20254 min read


One sentence. One Scripture. One saved life. Yours too?
Your daily narrative shapes your spiritual life. This Sunday Review invites readers to replace old, limiting identities with one Scripture-anchored sentence that guides their story through 2026 and draws them closer to Jesus each day.

Arnie Cole
Dec 7, 20255 min read


Stop Overtraining Your Faith: Why Head Knowledge Is Not Enough To Win Spiritual Battles
Are you studying the Bible more than you’re living it? This article explores why head knowledge alone can’t win spiritual battles, how obedience activates spiritual strength, and how to move from information to transformation one step at a time.

Back to the Bible
Dec 5, 20255 min read
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