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Overcoming Shame with Faith: Moving From Condemnation to Grace
Discover how God's grace frees you from shame and condemnation, replacing regret with a new identity in Christ through forgiveness, community, and lasting hope.

Back to the Bible
4 days ago6 min read


Finding Total Freedom From Past Guilt and Shame
Discover how God's complete forgiveness frees you from lingering guilt and shame. Learn what Scripture teaches about forgiveness, adoption, and living confidently as a beloved child of God.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
5 days ago5 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


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


Wounded by Christians: When the Church is the Source of the Wound
Church hurt is real, but it does not have to define your future. Discover a biblical path toward healing, forgiveness, and renewed hope.

Arnie Cole
Jun 94 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


The Justice Hand-Off: Releasing the Need to Keep Score
Stop being the judge of your own injuries. Discover the spiritual relief of handing the debt over to God and trading bitterness for grace.

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Apr 244 min read


Receiving What You Don’t Think You Deserve
Struggling to believe you’re truly forgiven? Discover how faith, honesty, and surrender open the door to real healing in recovery.

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Mar 285 min read


The Heart of Transformation: Finding Freedom in Growth and Forgiveness
Discover how biblical sanctification and the power of forgiveness work together to transform your life into the image of Jesus Christ every single day.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Mar 276 min read


What is the “Gospel”? An Answer in Three Parts
We have probably all received news that changed our lives significantly. We’ve head bad news of the death of family member, a cancer diagnosis, or rejection from yet another job application. We’ve also heard good news, like the birth of child, hearing that our body is cancer-free, or landing our dream job that we’ve worked toward our entire lives. We can all understand the power of good and bad news to change the direction of our lives. There is no better news than the gospe

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Jan 17, 20254 min read


The Purpose of God’s Word (Part 1): To Call People to Salvation by Faith
Have you ever wondered why we have the Bible and what role it’s meant to play in our lives? In my experience, we often talk about the fact that the Bible is God’s word but we don’t spend a lot of time reflecting the implications. So, over the next few days, we’ll be exploring the rich purposes behind God’s Word, beginning with its most foundational role: to call people to salvation by faith. As we dive into Scriptures like 2 Timothy 3:15 and hear Jesus’ words in John 5, we’ll

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Dec 16, 20244 min read
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