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Living in Hope: Delighting in God’s Forgiveness when Temptation Comes
Temptation and failure do not have the final word. Discover ten powerful biblical pictures of God’s forgiveness and find hope, strength, and gratitude to pursue obedience in Christ.

Chuck Lawless
8 hours ago4 min read


Living in Hope: Finding It Even when God’s People are Messy
Has church hurt stolen your hope? Discover how Paul's love for the messy Corinthian church reminds us that God is still at work in imperfect people—and in imperfect churches.

Chuck Lawless
Aug 54 min read


Separating the Messenger from the Message: How to Heal from Church Hurt and Reclaim Your Faith
Learn how to heal from church hurt, separate human failure from God’s character, establish healthy boundaries, and reclaim a faith centered on Jesus.

Back to the Bible
Jul 316 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


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
Jul 235 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 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


From Willpower to Habits of Grace: Reclaiming God’s Rebuilding Architecture
Tired of white-knuckling your way through spiritual growth? Discover how shifting from pure human willpower to habits of grace creates lasting transformation.

Back to the Bible
Jul 105 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 Compass of Shame: Navigating Out of Isolation
Hebrews 12 shows how Jesus defeated shame, helping us break cycles of withdrawal, blame, and avoidance by turning toward grace and truth.

Back to the Bible
May 154 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.

Back to the Bible
Apr 244 min read
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