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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.

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3 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
4 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
7 days ago6 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


When Functioning Is Not Freedom
Discover why functioning isn't the same as freedom. Learn how honesty, community, accountability, and God's grace lead to lasting recovery from addiction.

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Jul 186 min read


The Unexpected Harvest: How God Rewires Our Pain to Serve Others
Discover how God transforms seasons of pain into opportunities for growth, healing, and service, revealing the unexpected harvest that comes through faithful perseverance.

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Jul 176 min read


The Secret to Lasting Peace: How God Calms Your Restless Heart
Discover the secret to true contentment and spiritual maturity by resting in God’s presence and trusting His process of growth in your life.

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Jul 166 min read


Living in Hope: 8 Reasons We Must Not Give Up on Wayward or Unsaved Loved Ones
Waiting for a wandering child or an unsaved loved one can be heartbreaking. Discover eight biblical reasons to keep praying, trusting, and living in hope as God continues His work.

Chuck Lawless
Jul 154 min read


The Church Is Not Optional: Why Every Christian Belongs to a Local Body
Why does every Christian need a local church? Discover the biblical case for belonging to a faithful church and how God uses Christian community to help us grow in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 136 min read


Learning to Heal Before You Run Again
Renae’s recovery story reminds us that freedom begins with honesty, surrender, boundaries, faith, and learning to let God rebuild what addiction tried to destroy.

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Jul 116 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.

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Jul 105 min read


How to Guard Your Heart and Find Joy in God’s Presence Every Day
Discover how to overcome the daily thieves of comparison, temptation, and discontentment by shifting your eyes back to the ultimate portion found in Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 96 min read


Not Yet Ready: You Don't Have to Have It All Together to Come Back
You don’t have to fix yourself before returning to God. Discover how Scripture shows God meeting people in the middle of their mess.

Arnie Cole
Jul 73 min read


Holiness Is Not Optional: The Call to a Set-Apart Life
Holiness isn't optional for followers of Christ. Discover why God calls every believer to live a set-apart life and how the Holy Spirit empowers lasting spiritual transformation.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 66 min read


When God Meets You at the Bottom
Discover how God meets people at rock bottom through faith, Scripture, community, and recovery. Learn why surrender, honest prayer, and Christian fellowship become the foundation for lasting healing.

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Jul 36 min read


Reclaiming the Acts 2 Model: How True Community Transforms Discipleship
Discover how the Acts 2 model of biblical community transforms discipleship through shared life, hospitality, accountability, and authentic Christian relationships.

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Jul 36 min read


Trusting God in the Waiting Room of Life
Discover how to find strength and anchored hope when life feels stuck, as we look to Scripture to see how God works in our seasons of waiting.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jul 26 min read


10 Characteristics of Leaders Who’ve Run Their Race Well
Discover 10 characteristics shared by Christian leaders who finish well. Learn practical, biblical habits that help believers stay faithful, healthy, and focused for a lifetime of ministry.

Chuck Lawless
Jul 14 min read


KNOWING YOUR TRUE IDENTITY SETS YOU FREE
A personal reflection on identity, belonging, and the freedom that comes from finding your worth in Christ rather than roles or opinions.

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Jul 13 min read


A FAITH THAT HAS TO BE CHOSEN
A reflection on America at 250, the decline of cultural Christianity, and why the future belongs to a faith that must be chosen daily.

Arnie Cole
Jun 303 min read


Starting Over Spiritually: The Way Back is Shorter than You Think
Feeling far from God? Discover why spiritual restoration starts with one honest step, not a complete life overhaul.

Arnie Cole
Jun 304 min read


Suffering Is Not the End of the Story: Hope That Holds When Life Hurts
When suffering lingers, hope can feel distant. Discover how Scripture reminds us that pain is never the end of the story and that God's glory is greater than our deepest trials.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 296 min read


Faith in the Machine: Why People Are Turning to AI for Privacy
Discover why men are turning to AI with their deepest spiritual questions and how real relationships can bridge the gap.

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Jun 267 min read


Finding Peace When You Feel Fully Known and Chased by Grace
Discover how to quiet an anxious heart and experience true peace by understanding that God already knows your whole story and pursues you anyway.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 256 min read
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