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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


Nine “10-Minute Refresher Walks” for Busy and Weary Church Leaders
Busy church leaders need refreshment too. Discover nine simple 10-minute refresher walks that can strengthen your spiritual life, renew your mind, and help you serve with greater endurance.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 244 min read


When the Bible No Longer Resonates: Finding Your Way Back to God’s Word
Has the Bible started to feel distant or silent? Discover practical, hopeful ways to reconnect with God’s Word during spiritually dry seasons.

Arnie Cole
Jun 234 min read


The Word of God Is Enough: Trusting Scripture in a Generation That Wants Something Else
Is the Bible enough for today's world? Discover why Scripture remains God's complete, trustworthy, and sufficient guide for faith, truth, and daily living.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 225 min read


Modern Fatherhood: Why Dads Choose AI Over Authentic Brotherhood
Discover why modern dads secretly use AI for guidance and how true brotherhood offers a better path.

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Jun 196 min read


Finding Soul Rest When You Are Running on Empty
Discover true soul rest when you are running on empty. Learn how trading your heavy burdens for the gentle yoke of Jesus brings lasting spiritual renewal.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 188 min read


10 Things Many Churches Can Learn from My Gym
What can churches learn from a gym? Discover 10 practical lessons about community, discipleship, leadership, growth, and engagement that can strengthen your church.

Chuck Lawless
Jun 174 min read


Doubts I Was Afraid to Say Out Loud: God Can Handle Your Hardest Questions
Afraid to admit your doubts about God? Discover why honest questions do not disqualify faith and how God meets us in seasons of struggle.

Arnie Cole
Jun 164 min read


The Fear of the Lord: The Foundation We Have Forgotten
What is the fear of the Lord? Discover why reverence for God is the foundation of wisdom, worship, obedience, and spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 155 min read


Learning to Live With Yourself Again
Recovery is not only about staying sober. It is also about learning to live honestly, receive God’s grace, and become comfortable in your own skin again.

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Jun 136 min read
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