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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 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


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
Jul 246 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


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


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


What Does it Mean that the Bible is “God’s Word”?
When we call the Bible "God's word," we’re making an extraordinary claim: that the Creator of the universe has spoken, and His voice is captured in the pages of Scripture. But what does it really mean to say that the Bible is God’s word? Is it simply a collection of religious writings, or is it something far more profound—an invitation to encounter the living God? For centuries, Christians have affirmed that the Bible is divinely inspired, authoritative, and purposeful, offer

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Dec 9, 20244 min read
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