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Fear, Shame, and the Lies That Keep You Stuck
Fear and shame can keep you trapped in addiction, but faith offers a way forward. Discover how truth breaks the cycle and leads to real freedom.

Back to the Bible
2 days ago5 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
3 days ago4 min read


The Divine Pace: Why Your Progress is Safe in God’s Hands
Stop feeling behind. Discover how God’s faithfulness and the purpose of waiting transform your spiritual growth from a stressful race into a steady walk of trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
4 days ago5 min read


Be Still and Know: Misunderstood Peace in Psalm 46:10
Psalm 46 reveals that true peace isn’t found in calm circumstances, but in surrendering control and trusting God in the middle of chaos.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 65 min read


When Your Story Feels Too Heavy to Carry
Discover how honest reflection, grace, and community can transform even the heaviest past into a story of hope and purpose.

Back to the Bible
Apr 45 min read


Resurrection-Shaped Living: Beyond the Easter Sunday High
Easter is more than a one-day celebration; it’s a total life transformation. Learn how the resurrection of Jesus reshapes your daily habits and ethics.

Back to the Bible
Apr 34 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


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


Lifelong Roots: The Power of Early Spiritual Seeds
How do the small habits of a preschooler become the firm foundations of an adult? Discover the power of "soul-gardening" with expert Mrs. Thimijan.

Back to the Bible
Mar 274 min read


Goodness That Chooses What Is Right: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical goodness is more than being morally decent. It reflects a Spirit-shaped life that chooses what is right in God’s sight, even when integrity requires courage or sacrifice.

Arnie Cole
Mar 243 min read


Learning to Listen: When Recovery Becomes a Relationship
A reflective devotional on recovery, surrender, and spiritual awakening—exploring how learning to listen to God transforms sobriety into a relationship, not just a routine.

Back to the Bible
Mar 215 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


Kindness That Reflects the Heart of Christ: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Kindness is more than politeness or personality. This article explores how the Holy Spirit forms genuine kindness in believers, reflecting God’s character through everyday acts of compassion, patience, and grace.

Arnie Cole
Mar 173 min read


Peace That Steadies the Heart: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of trust. This article explores how Spirit-formed peace grows from reconciliation with God, matures through prayer and trust, and steadies the heart even when life feels uncertain.

Arnie Cole
Mar 93 min read


WHEN PRAYER BECAME REAL
A heartfelt story of childhood prayers, a mother’s faith, and the day prayer became real through God’s timely provision.

Back to the Bible
Mar 33 min read


Joy That Runs Deeper Than Circumstances: Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Biblical joy is deeper than happiness and stronger than circumstances. This article explores how Spirit-formed joy grows over time, why it coexists with sorrow, and how abiding in Christ produces resilient joy marked by trust, hope, and spiritual maturity.

Arnie Cole
Mar 24 min read


Love as the First Evidence of a Spiritual Life: The Fruit That Grows from a Life with Jesus
Love is the first and clearest evidence of a Spirit-formed life. This article explores why love leads the fruit of the Spirit, how it grows slowly through abiding in Christ, and why spiritual growth is measured by direction over time—not perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 234 min read


Digital Discernment: Navigating the Guru Culture
In an age of digital gurus and algorithms, how do we stay anchored in Christ? Learn the keys to digital discernment and spiritual clarity.

Back to the Bible
Feb 204 min read


Why So Many “Decisions for Christ” Don’t Lead to a Changed Life
Many people respond to the gospel but never experience lasting transformation. This article explores why a momentary decision is not the finish line of faith, how Scripture defines genuine saving belief, and why spiritual growth is about progress over time—not instant perfection.

Arnie Cole
Feb 164 min read


When Everyone Else Seems to Be Doing Better: How God Frees Us from the Quiet Tyranny of Comparison
Comparison quietly erodes joy and distorts how we see God’s work in our lives. This article explores how envy takes root, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how Jesus calls us to faithful obedience without measuring our lives against others.

Arnie Cole
Feb 94 min read


Training, Not Trying: HOW SPIRITUAL STRENGTH IS REALLY FORMED
A thoughtful reflection on why spiritual growth comes from faithful training, not willpower, and how Scripture quietly forms us over time.

Back to the Bible
Feb 33 min read


When God Seems to Be Taking Too Long
Waiting on God can feel confusing and painful, especially when answers seem delayed. This article explores why waiting is hard, how Scripture reframes God’s timing, and how trusting God’s purposeful work strengthens faith even when change feels slow.

Arnie Cole
Feb 24 min read


BTTB’S GIFT TO YOU— AND THE GLOBAL CHURCH
A Christmas reflection on how the SALT Index helps believers and churches worldwide make spiritual growth visible and grounded in God’s Word.

Back to the Bible
Dec 4, 20252 min read


THE GIFT THAT STILL GIVES
A Christmas reflection on the God who gives, the gift that keeps giving, and how sharing His Word continues the miracle of Bethlehem.

Arnie Cole
Dec 3, 20254 min read
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