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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
3 days ago6 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 Architecture of Peace: How Proactive Prayer Preserves Your Mind Before Crisis Hits
Discover how to build a resilient faith using proactive prayer before life's storms arrive.

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Jun 127 min read


How to Find Steady Hope and Radical Faith When Life Hurts the Most
Discover how the compassion of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit give you strength to endure deep grief and stand firm in life's hardest moments.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 118 min read


Joshua: Strength and Courage for the Ground God Has Given You
Joshua shows us that courage comes from God's presence and His Word, not easy circumstances or confidence in ourselves.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 85 min read


The Purpose in Your Pain: Moving Beyond Misconceptions of Romans 8:28
Discover the true, comforting depth of Romans 8:28. Learn how God weaves every difficult trial into a beautiful pattern to make you more like Jesus.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Jun 47 min read


When God is Silent: Navigating the Dark Night of the Soul
God’s Silence, Dark Night of the Soul, Psalm 13, Faith in Uncertainty, Spiritual Growth, Trusting God, Christian Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Perseverance, Faith Journey, Hope in Christ, Emotional Faith, Endurance, Walking with God

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May 294 min read


Finding Your Place in God's Family When You Feel Far Away
Discover how to navigate seasons of spiritual dryness and find true belonging in the body of Christ, even when God feels far away.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 287 min read


When Prayer Feels Like Talking to the Ceiling
When prayer feels distant and dry, God is still near. Discover why spiritual silence is normal and how persistent prayer shapes deeper trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 255 min read


Living in Conscious Dependence: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Daily Discipleship
Discover how walking humbly with God and relying on the Holy Spirit transforms your daily life from a struggle of effort into a journey of grace and trust.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 215 min read


Ruth: Loyalty That Refuses to Walk Away
Discover how Ruth’s quiet loyalty and ordinary faithfulness became part of God’s greater story—and why your unseen obedience still matters.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 185 min read


Finding Rest When the Journey Is Too Great
Feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? Discover how God meets us in seasons of dread, burnout, and weakness with rest, presence, and renewed strength.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 145 min read


WHEN YOU CAN’T FEEL GOD’S PRESENCE
A steady, Scripture-rooted guide for seasons when God feels distant, reminding believers to remain faithful through small acts of trust.

Arnie Cole
May 44 min read


Joseph: Trusting God in the Long In-Between
Discover how Joseph’s story reveals God’s purpose in seasons of waiting and how faithfulness in the “in-between” shapes lasting spiritual growth.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
May 44 min read


The Justice Hand-Off: Releasing the Need to Keep Score
Stop being the judge of your own injuries. Discover the spiritual relief of handing the debt over to God and trading bitterness for grace.

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Apr 244 min read


Finding Rest and Renewal: How to Navigate Burnout and Spiritual Dryness Through God’s Word
Discover how to move from exhaustion to spiritual renewal by resting in Christ’s presence and trusting the steady truth of Scripture in every season.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 166 min read


Trusting God’s Plan: Letting Go Without Letting Go of Responsibility (Proverbs 3:5–6)
Trusting God doesn’t always bring clarity—but it brings confidence in His character. Learn how to move forward faithfully even when life doesn’t make sense.

Pastor Braden Pedersen
Apr 135 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
Apr 95 min read


Finding Peace in the Presence of God: How to Move from Anxiety to Rest
Discover how to shift your focus from internal worry to God’s presence, finding a peace that stands guard over your heart and mind in every season.

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Mar 196 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.

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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


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


A LITTLE FAITH FIXED MY ROOF
A powerful story of mustard-seed faith, answered prayer, and how God’s blessings often lead to opportunities to bless others.

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Jan 313 min read
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