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The Word of God: A Lamp That Has Not Dimmed
Rediscover the power of God’s Word and why no sermon, podcast, or devotional can replace consistent, prayerful engagement with Scripture.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Sep 158 min read


When You’re Too Tired to Keep Going: What Isaiah Says to the Exhausted Believer
Too tired to keep going? Discover how Isaiah 40 encourages exhausted believers to stop relying on their own strength and wait on the God who never grows weary.

Arnie Cole
Sep 153 min read


Who’s putting a two-hour limit on you?
Is your phone quietly shaping your spiritual life? Research suggests compulsive screen habits may affect prayer, Scripture engagement, and our ability to be fully present.

Arnie Cole
Sep 133 min read


The Ministry of Encouragement: Building Up the Body of Christ
Discover why biblical encouragement is an essential Christian ministry and how your words, prayers, and presence can strengthen others and build up the body of Christ.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Sep 77 min read


AI Didn’t Replace You. You Stepped Out First.
AI can offer spiritual advice, but it cannot replace a lifetime of experience. Discover why older believers’ stories, struggles, and “scar tissue” may be exactly what the next generation needs.

Arnie Cole
Sep 64 min read


How to Stop White-Knuckling Life and Find True Surrender
Tired of white-knuckling your way through life? Discover how biblical surrender can break the cycle of control, self-reliance, and exhaustion and help you trust God.

Back to the Bible
Sep 45 min read


The Grace of God: The Word We Cannot Live Without
Discover what the Bible teaches about God’s grace, why salvation cannot be earned, and how grace continues to transform, strengthen, and sustain Christians throughout life.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Aug 317 min read


The Cross We Never Have To Carry
What does it really mean to take up your cross daily? Explore how surrender differs from legalism and what following Jesus can cost us in ordinary life.

Arnie Cole
Aug 304 min read


Overcoming Spiritual Delay: How to Stop Fooling Yourself
Are you waiting on God or simply delaying obedience? Discover how to recognize spiritual self-deception, confront excuses, and take practical steps of faith today.

Back to the Bible
Aug 285 min read


Living in Hope: Overcoming Ongoing Sin
Struggling with ongoing sin and temptation? Discover 12 practical, biblical steps for resisting temptation, strengthening your faith, and finding hope and victory in Jesus Christ.

Chuck Lawless
Aug 194 min read


Here Is the Evidence. Your Vote Is Needed Today.
Is America experiencing genuine Christian revival—or simply renewed spiritual interest? Examine the strongest evidence on both sides and decide what the data really shows.

Arnie Cole
Aug 165 min read


Do You See Revival Happening Where You Live?
Is revival really happening in America? Before accepting the headlines, take a closer look at what happened when a widely celebrated revival study was retracted—and why Christians must learn to test the evidence.

Arnie Cole
Aug 94 min read


What’s Required of Us? What Made the List, What Didn’t.
What does God actually require of Christ followers? Discover the results of a reader survey revealing the daily practices believers identified—and the difference between biblical obedience and legalism.

Arnie Cole
Aug 23 min read


So… Nothing Is Required of Us? Part Two
Does following Jesus require anything? Discover the biblical difference between legalism and obedience, and explore the daily practices that shape a spiritually fit life.

Arnie Cole
Jul 263 min read


The Most Dangerous Lie of All Time: Someone Else Will Do It
Why do committed Christians hesitate to make disciples? New research reveals the biggest barrier isn't a lack of faith or Bible knowledge—it's believing someone else is better suited.

Arnie Cole
Jul 123 min read


The Day After July 4th: Why America Is Slipping Spiritually—And How We Can Be Part of the Solution
America's greatest spiritual challenge isn't just cultural decline—it's a discipleship gap. Discover why only 3 in 10 Christians are helping others follow Jesus and how you can be part of the solution.

Arnie Cole
Jul 52 min read


Are We a Christian Nation?
Was America ever truly a Christian nation? Explore the surprising history of faith in America, what today's research reveals, and why discipleship matters more than ever.

Arnie Cole
Jun 284 min read


The Lie You Live Inside
The stories we tell ourselves shape our lives more than we realize. Discover how false narratives can quietly steer our decisions—and how God's truth can set us free.

Arnie Cole
Jun 144 min read


The Research Forced Me to Say This About You
New SALT Index research reveals a striking gap between average Christianity in America and Scripture-absorbed believers. This Sunday Review explores why deeper Bible engagement leads to real transformation and responsibility

Arnie Cole
Jan 113 min read


The most terrifying words in all Scripture
“I never knew you.” This Sunday Review explores Jesus’ sobering warning in Matthew 7 and why the gap between belief and obedience may be the most urgent issue facing American Christianity today.

Arnie Cole
Jan 44 min read


You Are Not Alone: How God Draws Near When the World Feels Far Away
Feeling alone or forgotten? Discover from John 14 and Psalm 139 how God’s presence turns loneliness into quiet companionship and healing.

Arnie Cole
Dec 15, 20254 min read


Living in Light of Jesus’ Return
How should Christians live in light of Jesus’ return? This article explores the rapture, second coming, millennium, final judgment, and how each one shapes daily spiritual fitness, faithfulness, and hope for the future.

Back to the Bible
Dec 12, 20253 min read


12 Reasons Church Leaders Should be Fasting
Why should church leaders fast? This article explores twelve biblical and practical reasons fasting strengthens leadership, deepens prayer, exposes the heart, and renews spiritual focus for those entrusted with God’s people.

Chuck Lawless
Dec 10, 20254 min read


When Guilt Won’t Let Go: How God Restores a Heart That’s Been Broken by Sin
Still carrying guilt or shame over past sin? Discover from Psalm 51 how God cleanses, restores, and renews joy for every repentant heart.

Arnie Cole
Dec 8, 20254 min read
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