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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 42 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 34 min read


15 Ways to Build Prayer into Your Home
Build a praying home with simple, practical ideas that help families pray together, grow spiritually, and make prayer a natural part of daily life.

Chuck Lawless
Nov 264 min read


When Fear Speaks Loudly, Let God’s Peace Speak Louder
Explore how God’s peace steadies anxious hearts through prayer, surrender, and gratitude, even when fear speaks loudly.

Arnie Cole
Nov 244 min read


Before Thanksgiving… can I ask you something important?
A heartfelt Thanksgiving reflection inviting readers to share the real struggles that keep them from spiritual consistency and how Back to the Bible can help in 2026.

Arnie Cole
Nov 234 min read


A Call for “Drive-By” Praying
Turn everyday drives into moments of prayer by interceding for people and places you pass, transforming ordinary routes into sacred journeys.

Chuck Lawless
Nov 194 min read


10 Reasons Prayerwalking is a Good Strategy for Prayer
Discover why prayerwalking deepens faith, connects believers with their communities, and strengthens focus in prayer.

Chuck Lawless
Nov 124 min read


Tying Together Prayer and Evangelism
Prayer and evangelism go hand in hand. Discover how praying Scripture deepens your heart for the lost and empowers your witness.

Chuck Lawless
Nov 54 min read


BE THE HERO IN A PIVOTAL MOMENT
Back to the Bible’s mission has
always been about that kind of faith:
helping people move from hearing
God’s Word to living it out. As we
rebuild and look ahead, I believe
God is calling each of us—staff,
supporters, and readers alike—to be
heroes in this pivotal moment. Not
the kind who seek glory, but the
kind who carry hope.
Braden
Nov 43 min read


7 Reasons Our Prayer Goes Unanswered . . . and Why We Don’t Pray
Discover seven biblical reasons prayers go unanswered and how removing these barriers can renew your confidence in prayer.

Chuck Lawless
Oct 294 min read


How to Gain Strength through Spiritual Struggles (A Faith That Works)
If you’ve lived long enough in this world, you can probably say, “I’ll never forget the moment everything changed.” The job you counted on disappeared. The diagnosis blindsided you. A relationship shattered. And it’s in these moments, when life cracks open without warning, that our faith is tested and our foundation revealed. You see, the truth is this: trials aren't the enemy of faith. They're the pressure points that prove whether our trust in God is real or just theoret

Arnie Cole
Oct 273 min read


A Simple Strategy to Pray Next Week, beginning This Coming Sunday
Prayer is seldom easy, and sometimes we need guidance to get started. My goal in this article is to give you a simple strategy to pray next week, beginning this coming Sunday. You might pray this way individually, or you might invite your small group or entire congregation to join you in this approach. The entire process is built on the ACTS prayer paradigm, a paradigm I learned decades ago when I needed help focusing my praying. At the time, this process was revolutionary

Chuck Lawless
Oct 153 min read


10 Reasons Why Church Leaders Often Don’t Pray like We Should
Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at how Jesus and the early believers prayed—and our only conclusion must be that we don’t pray like...

Chuck Lawless
Oct 84 min read


Learning from Jesus to Pray
Most of us struggle with prayer. We’ll talk more about that struggle in weeks to come, but today’s article focuses on the prayer life of...

Chuck Lawless
Sep 244 min read


7 Cautions about Mentoring
I trust this series about mentoring has challenged you to invest your life in the lives of others in such a way that both of you grow in...

Chuck Lawless
Sep 34 min read


The Possibilities of Mentoring Remotely
I’ve noted throughout this series on mentoring that many believers want someone to walk with them in their Christian journey. Sometimes,...

Chuck Lawless
Aug 274 min read


Five Ways to Tell if Satan Has Won a Temporary Victory
Satan sometimes wins a battle—but that doesn’t mean the war is lost. These are the signs you're under attack, not just facing a trial.

Arnie Cole
Aug 34 min read


Pen, Paper, Power: Why Journaling Your Prayers Deepens Your Faith
The most spiritually vibrant Christians throughout history share a common trait: they invest deeply in the spiritual well-being of...

Arnie and the BTTB Team
May 164 min read


Breaking Through Reluctance: From Loneliness to Belonging
From pain and loneliness to hope and belonging—Jesus invites us into His family, where no one is left out, and all are truly seen.

Arnie Cole
May 44 min read


Barbra lied in saying “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world”
The luckiest people are those who reflect Jesus, love and help all beyond differences, share the Gospel, and build bridges, not walls.

Arnie Cole
Jan 193 min read


How many times has Satan fooled you over your lifetime?
Are we still letting Satan fool us? His lies hold us back, but recognizing them is key to living out our calling as Christ Followers.

Arnie Cole
Jan 124 min read


God’s will or my will in 2025? Part Two
Discover how to align your life with God’s will in 2025. Take the Openness to God's Will survey to start your intentional journey of growth.

Arnie Cole
Dec 29, 20244 min read


Scripture as the Foundation for Spiritual Fitness
When we talk about fitness, we often think of physical exercise, balanced diets, and healthy habits that shape our bodies and give us...

Arnie Cole
Dec 27, 20243 min read


Your presence is someone’s present: What to do when Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of year
When Christmas feels anything but wonderful, remember: Your presence is someone's present. Embrace the season and be Jesus to those in need.

Arnie Cole
Dec 22, 20243 min read
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