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Theology

The Early Church: The Danger Within

Christians often say that whenever a great work of God or a move of the Holy Spirit is taking place, there are sure to be…
Christian Living

Saul, the Spear, and the Disarmed Rulers: a Literary Motif

And his spear was in his hand… (1 Sam. 19:9; 20:33; 22:6) Oftentimes in media, whether in film, television, music, or literature, a motif is…
Theology

Eschatology of Hope: Time for a New Perspective?

Eschatology: Noun / es-kə-ˈtä-lə-jē: A branch of theology concerned with the final events in the history of the world or of humankind. - Merriam-Webster Dictionary…
Culture
The Dangers of Postmodernism
Theology
Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy
Christian Living
A Reminder of Grace on a Sunny Day
Theology
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Theology
Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship
Culture

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief

Support those affected by Hurricane Harvey Our prayers continue for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Calvary Houston has provided information to pray, help and support:…
Culture

Trafficking Hope with Karl Marx

Why are those who preach that “religion is the opiate of the masses,” are now pushing for legalizing marijuana? Maybe they see opiates for the…
Culture

Response Versus Reaction to the Las Vegas Shooting

Here are resources and ways to help in light of the recent shooting in Las Vegas Sunday Night. We continue to pray for the victims,…
Culture
Praying for Tim Keller
Culture
The Labeling of “Science Deniers”
Culture
The Link: Essential Church, Tim Keller on Racism, CGN Church Relief Fund & More
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Culture
The Link: Crossing Cultures Podcast, Uncontroversial Topics with Tim Keller, Challenges of Church Succession & More
Culture
Why Wait for Marriage, CA and Covid Restrictions, Mental Health & More
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
Culture

Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees

By Sharon Markey, with Olya Syniuk as co-author You never get used to war. Over a year has passed since the beginning of Russia's full-scale…
Gospel

Advent: The Son

Part 2 of 3 * This article is adapted from a series of papers written for Western Seminary. Continuing this three-part celebration of Advent, this…
Culture
A Tribute to Billy Graham
Gospel
Proclaiming the Gospel According to Charles Spurgeon
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Gospel
This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 1

In a post last week, I tried to show that the idea behind what is commonly called an altar call - a preacher's invitation for…
Ministry & Leadership

Teaching The Bible To Real People with John Whittaker

John Whittaker believes that every sermon should have a purpose and a point - because we aren't just teaching the Bible, we are teaching the…
Announcements

Conference Conversations: “Church Planter Initiative Roundtable”

Upcoming Training Track: “Cultivate: Church Planter Initiative Roundtable" One of our Training Tracks will be the Church Planter Initiative Round able, discerning together about our…
Ministry & Leadership
Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries
Ministry & Leadership
Four Revolutionary Ideas For a Revolutionary Church
Ministry & Leadership
50 Healthy Church Leader Tips
Culture

Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church

If you spend any amount of time online or on social media, you are likely aware of the global microscope that is currently examining the…
Discipleship

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

Protective or Paralyzing Whether we like it or not, fear is a factor in all our lives. And that’s not always a bad thing. Fear…
Discipleship

Relevance, Methods, and the Gospel

When I am forced to think about the idea of relevance, I always find my mind drawn back to one pivotal passage in Paul’s first…
Discipleship
How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger
Discipleship
What Is Hatred For?
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Discipleship
The Wiles of the Devil
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Christian Living

How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism

One of the most humiliating things I’ve ever agreed to was allowing people to line up and “pie” me in the face. When I was…
Christian Living

Example of God’s Constant Presence From 1870 Paris

There are times in history that seem difficult to find the Gospel light (periods when Christians appear to be lost in the background of governmental…
Christian Living

Comforting Words to Share

This life will have unavoidable pain, sorrow and grief. In light of this universal truth, it is an interesting philosophical, ethical, moral, and existential matter…
Christian Living
Travel: Good for the Soul?
Christian Living
CGN Shelter In Place Resource List
Christian Living
How To Love Difficult People
Christian Living
Women Worth Knowing: New Podcast by Cheryl Brodersen
Christian Living
Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think
Christian Living
Elizabeth Fry Part 1