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Gratitude: The Discipline That Reorders the Heart
What does the Bible teach about gratitude? Discover why thanksgiving is more than a feeling—it's a spiritual discipline that reshapes your heart, deepens your joy, and anchors your faith in God's unchanging goodness.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 37 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.

Back to the Bible
Aug 35 min read


INTRODUCING OUR NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Meet Back to the Bible's new Executive Director, Braden Pedersen, and discover his vision for Scripture-centered discipleship.

Arnie Cole
Aug 13 min read


The Fear of Man: The Idol We Never Named
What is the fear of man, and why does Scripture call it a snare? Discover how the gospel frees us from living for human approval so we can courageously follow Christ with confidence and joy.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 277 min read


Repentance: The Word We Have Forgotten How to Say
Repentance is more than feeling sorry—it is a daily turning toward God. Discover why repentance is central to the Christian life and why it remains the doorway to lasting freedom, growth, and grace.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 206 min read


At What Age Did You Commit the Unforgivable Sin? I Did at 10. Part One
Did you grow up believing Christianity was mostly a list of rules? Arnie Cole reflects on his own experience with legalism and invites readers to help rediscover what genuine spiritual fitness truly requires.

Arnie Cole
Jul 194 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


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


Reclaiming the Acts 2 Model: How True Community Transforms Discipleship
Discover how the Acts 2 model of biblical community transforms discipleship through shared life, hospitality, accountability, and authentic Christian relationships.

Back to the Bible
Jul 36 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


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


Nine “10-Minute Refresher Walks” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders
Busy church leaders need refreshment too. Discover nine simple 10-minute refresher walks that can strengthen your spiritual life, renew your mind, and help you serve with greater endurance.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 244 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


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


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


A STORY OF WRECKAGE, RECOVERY, AND RIPPLE
A powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, daily Scripture habits, and how one transformed life can ripple into another.

Back to the Bible
Jun 22 min read


Why Following Jesus Requires Community
Can you grow spiritually on your own? Discover why Christian growth requires community and how relationships shape lasting faith.

Arnie Cole
May 263 min read


Why Discipleship Matters in Spiritual Warfare
Discover why discipleship is essential in spiritual warfare and how believers learn to stand strong by wearing the full armor of God together.

Chuck Lawless
May 204 min read


9 Signs of Potential Spiritual Attacks on Congregations
Is your church facing unseen spiritual opposition? Learn 9 warning signs of attack and how to protect unity, leadership, and mission.

Chuck Lawless
Apr 224 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


A TURNING POINT FOR DISCIPLESHIP
A look at how Back to the Bible is reshaping discipleship through Scripture-focused tools that move believers toward real transformation.

Back to the Bible
Apr 13 min read


Faithfulness That Endures Over Time: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical faithfulness is not dramatic but enduring. This article explores how the Holy Spirit forms steady devotion to Christ through perseverance, consistent habits, and a lifelong walk of trust.

Arnie Cole
Mar 313 min read
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