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The Twelve: What Jesus Sees in the People Nobody Else Notices
Some of Jesus' disciples are barely mentioned in Scripture, yet their faithfulness helped build the early church. Discover what James, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Bartholomew teach us about quiet obedience.

Arnie Cole
Sep 83 min read


The Twelve: Judas, the Disciple Who Looked the Part
Judas walked with Jesus for three years, yet his heart remained unchanged. Discover the sobering warning his life offers about the difference between knowing about Christ and truly following Him.

Arnie Cole
Sep 13 min read


The Twelve: Philip, the Disciple Who Asked the Honest Question
Philip wasn't afraid to ask honest questions. Discover how this practical-minded disciple teaches us that sincere questions can deepen our faith and point others to Jesus.

Arnie Cole
Aug 253 min read


Faith as an Endurance Sport: Moving Beyond the Sprint Mindset
Faith isn’t a sprint. Discover how daily spiritual habits, rest, community, and perseverance can build the endurance you need to follow Christ faithfully for the long haul.

Back to the Bible
Aug 215 min read


What Does the Bible Say About Love? How God Redefines How We Love Others
What does the Bible really say about love? Discover how Scripture defines love through patience, kindness, sacrifice, forgiveness, and the unchanging love of God revealed in Jesus.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 206 min read


The Twelve: Matthew, the Outcast Who Threw the First Party for Jesus
Matthew was a despised tax collector when Jesus called him. Discover how Christ transformed an outcast into a disciple, Gospel writer, and powerful witness to God's grace.

Arnie Cole
Aug 183 min read


Humility: The Virtue That Makes Every Other Virtue Real
Discover what biblical humility really means, why God gives grace to the humble, and how following Christ’s example transforms our relationships, leadership, prayer, and daily walk with God.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 177 min read


The Twelve: Andrew, the Disciple Who Kept Bringing People to Jesus
Andrew rarely stood in the spotlight, but his quiet habit of bringing people to Jesus changed countless lives. Discover what this often-overlooked disciple teaches us about faithful influence.

Arnie Cole
Aug 113 min read


The Twelve: Thomas, the Disciple Who Asked for Proof and Found the Truth
Thomas is remembered as the disciple who doubted, but Scripture reveals a man of courage, honesty, and unwavering conviction. Discover how Thomas moved from asking for proof to boldly proclaiming Jesus as Lord and God.

Arnie Cole
Aug 43 min read


Living in Hope: Serving the Lord as an Unknown Leader
Faithfully serving Christ without recognition can feel discouraging, but God sees every act of obedience. Discover why true hope is found in making Jesus—not ourselves—the center of the story.

Chuck Lawless
Jul 294 min read


The Twelve: John, the Disciple Who Stayed Close and Saw Christ in Glory
John stayed close to Jesus—from the fishing boat to the cross, and finally to the island of Patmos. Discover how the disciple known for his love and faithfulness teaches us the power of abiding in Christ.

Arnie Cole
Jul 283 min read


The Twelve: James, the Disciple Who Asked for a Throne and Got a Cross
James, the son of Zebedee, wanted a throne beside Jesus. Instead, he learned that true greatness is found in humble service and ultimately gave his life for Christ. Discover what his story teaches about biblical leadership and ambition.

Arnie Cole
Jul 213 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


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


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


Burned Out on Church: What to do when the church you loved has worn you out
Burned out on church but still holding onto faith? Discover a healthier, honest path toward healing, community, and spiritual renewal.

Arnie Cole
Jun 24 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


When God Calls the Unqualified: Finding Grace and Strength for the Next Step
Discover how God uses our insecurities and failures to display His glory. Learn to move from hesitation to obedience through the power of grace and truth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 75 min read


How to Know If You’re Actually Growing Spiritually
Wondering if you're growing spiritually? Discover biblical signs of real growth—direction, repentance, and a life slowly shaped by Christ.

Arnie Cole
Apr 283 min read


Daily Denials: The Practical Art of Taking Up Your Cross
What does it actually mean to take up your cross daily? Move beyond the religious symbol to a practical lifestyle of Christ-centered purpose.

Back to the Bible
Apr 104 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


Is inviting someone to Easter service this weekend enough?
Inviting someone to Easter service is a great start, but evangelism doesn’t stop there. Discover simple ways to share your faith and disciple others every day.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Mar 303 min read


Why I Started Studying Spiritual Warfare, and Why Discipleship Matters in the Battle
Spiritual warfare is not theoretical—it is deeply personal. In this opening article of a new series, Arnie Cole shares how discipleship relationships became essential for spiritual victory and why no believer should fight alone.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 184 min read


10 Questions to Evaluate Your Own Commitment to Evangelism
Introversion does not excuse believers from evangelism—or disqualify them from it. This article offers ten practical, biblically grounded ways introverts can share the gospel faithfully through prayer, listening well, intentional relationships, and Spirit-led courage.

Chuck Lawless
Mar 114 min read
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