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Christian Living

The Difference Between Imitating and Mimicking and Why It’s Important

One of the joys of parenthood is taking your kids to the park. I’ve always enjoyed watching children interact with each other and those they…
Theology

Solus Christus: Why We Don’t Put Our Faith In Churches, Leaders Or Rituals

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on October 26, 2017 and is part four of a five-part series. On October 31, 1517, the German…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Culture
Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
Theology
Grace: The Anti-Karma
Theology
Sola Gratia: The Beauty & Sufficiency Of Grace In The Salvation Of Sinners
Discipleship
Wake Up To The Story – Resisting Apathy pt.1
Calvary Chapel

A Few Thoughts on the Jesus Revolution Film

Jesus Revolution has taken Hollywood by storm. The Lionsgate production has broken box office records, becoming the company’s highest-grossing movie since 2019, at well above…
Culture

The Grinch, the Christ and the Meaning of Christmas

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will…
Culture

The Link: Marty Sampson, Alice Cooper Interview, The Gospel & Cultural Engagement, and more!

"Marty Sampson & the Frailty of False Faith"– CalvaryChapel.com"Marty was my favorite...My heart broke when I saw this. Not because it's wrong to wrestle with…
Culture
Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3
Culture
The Link: Church Finder, The Most Diverse Movement in History, Can We Really Trust the Gospels and More
Culture
The Link: Calvary Chapel/CGN International Conference, UK Chinese Church Abused, Western Seminary Cohort & More
Culture
Why Stephen Fry is Wrong
Culture
Are Christians on the Wrong Side of History?
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Announcements

Announcing The Cultivate Church Planter’s Program

Are you ready to answer the call of church planting?  The Gospel is the hope of the world, and the world needs more Gospel-centered churches.…
Gospel

The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters

I could never have imagined being as blessed as I am. I live in a great community. I serve an awesome church. I’m married to…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1

By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
Gospel
Unity Requires Conversation
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Ministry & Leadership

The 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Youth Ministry

I jumped into youth ministry with a full heart, grand ideals, high hopes, and - limited experience. Eight years later, I look back at the…
Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Ministry & Leadership

How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation

As we come to a crossroad in life, we look for an obvious sign to point us in the right direction, but it seems that…
Ministry & Leadership
Three Points on Successful Pastoral Transition
Ministry & Leadership
Where are the Heroes for the Next Generation?
Ministry & Leadership
Advice for pastors and preachers on Easter sermons and more!
Announcements
Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter Panel Discussion: The Pastor as a Student
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship

The Benefit of Christ as Our Foundation

As music students, we all remember those first exciting and difficult lessons. The overwhelming discomfort and frustration that naturally comes from having someone judge and…
Discipleship

5 Preaching Tips from the Apostle Paul

Preaching is the act of proclaiming God’s word to people. In evangelism, it announces God’s good news about Jesus and His salvation. In edification, it…
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Discipleship
Why You Should Not Take Offense
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Christian Living

Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions

Aaron & Brian take an episode to respond to more questions from listeners about doubts and faith. –––– The GoodLion podcast is a show by…
Christian Living

For Everything There is a Season

The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes that life is made up of seasons: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter…
Christian Living

The Lesson of the Potato Bug

This past spring, several friends and I started a community garden. Some of us had experience gardening, and some of us did not. I was…
Christian Living
Be Silent as the Grave
Christian Living
New Episodes of Women Worth Knowing Podcast!
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Christian Living
Elizabeth Fry Part 2
Christian Living
In the Secret Place with Christ: Going Back to Our Gospel Roots
Christian Living
Three Principles to Conquer Giant Problems