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Christian Living

Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think

As I’ve been teaching through Revelation this year at church, a thought has echoed in my heart: eternity is closer than we might think. By…
Podcasts

Does God Cause Evil and Suffering? – ft Gerry Breshears and John Piper

In this episode, we dive into some dangerous territory: questions about God's sovereignty. The sovereignty of God can be an extremely challenging topic for Christians.…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
Theology
The Early Church: The Danger Within
Theology
3 Reasons Dispensationalism has Lost Appeal for Young Leaders
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Christian Living
The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important
Culture

Christmas Edition: J.K. Rowling, Charlie Brown Theology, Tidings of Comfort & More

"Just Drop the Blanket"– The Gospel Coalition"But while working so diligently to learn those lines, there is one important thing I didn’t notice then, and…
Culture

The Mayflower Pilgrims, Romanian Extension Site, Covenant Theology, & More

"The Mayflower Pilgrims—as Not Seen on TV"– Christianity Today"Pop culture has given us a distorted picture of the religious separatists who founded Plymouth Colony. Historian…
Culture

The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More

"How Are Pastors Handling Ungathered Worship?"– Christianity Today"Six church leaders share about their adaptations, innovations, and frustrations as they respond to COVID-19." "Prayer Around the…
Culture
When Stars Fade: Kobe Bryant and the Gospel
Culture
Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?
Culture
CGN Leadership Statement on Racism
Culture
The Chosen vs. the Bible: A Closer Look at the Women with Jesus—What Were They Really Doing?
Announcements
New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS
Culture
“There’s Gotta Be More Than This…”- Tom Brady
Articles

The Man Of War

Exodus 12:1-3 When Christ called the church of Ephesus back to its first love, he called all of us back to ours (Revelation 2:4-5). Years…
Culture

Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”

To listen to the podcast episode, click the player below. Aaron Salvato writes: “Many Christians now sense the world has shifted. While culture was once…
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
The Bible is About Jesus
Gospel
From Pastors to Podcasts
Ministry & Leadership

4 Ways Life-change Can Be Good…even if it hurts

I love change, but I also love stability. I love new adventures, but I love the depth of long-term relationships. I love travel, but I…
Ministry & Leadership

Do you know your lane? Do you know your Lord?

Recently I had the opportunity to meet with dozens of Calvary pastors from around the country in New York City for a special time of…
Ministry & Leadership

The Power of Preaching Mentorships

John Hwang uses three words that describe Mentorship: TRAINING, MODELING, and COMMISSIONING. He recounts the positive impact of his mentor, Richard Cimino, and encourages us…
Discipleship
Worship & Discipleship
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
What Can I Do with a Degree in Biblical Studies?
Ministry & Leadership
Life on Mission: Called, Equipped and Sent Part 1
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor
Discipleship

Our Father Knows What We Need

“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what…
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

Good Friday

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship
The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Discipleship
Tonic Masculinity (Titus 2:2)
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Christian Living

Lettie Cowman: Women Worth Knowing

Lettie Cowman (1870-1960): Many of us are familiar with the popular devotional, Streams in the Desert. But do you know the story of the woman…
Christian Living

The Good Kind of Lack

Lately I’ve been finding that lack is good. I live in a foreign country, in the capital city of a people with a different culture…
Christian Living

Consecration, Hope & Prayer

For God, our Father to surprise us with His wonders and unlimited blessings, He requires our unwavering and intentional, radical consecration to Him, with a…
Announcements
New Podcast from CGN and Jeff Gipe: ISMS That Cause SCHISMS
Christian Living
Women Worth Knowing: New Podcast by Cheryl Brodersen
Christian Living
Why Complaining is Self-Inflicting
Christian Living
Are You Praying with Honesty?
Christian Living
Thick Skin, Soft Heart
Christian Living
Finding Peace in Surrender