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Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: Respecting Leaders and Relating to Others

"We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them…
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…
Theology

Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity

Mary spoke these words, perplexed by the news the angel gave her, “How can this be, since I do not know not a man?” People…
Culture
Asbury – A Helpful Perspective From Gavin Ortlund
Theology
The Best Verse About Jesus from Each Old Testament Book
Theology
The Problem with a “Theology of Glory”
Podcasts
Crying Out To The Father – A study of God’s Fatherhood
Christian Living
Memento Mori: Death Inspiring Life
Theology
Finally, The Spiritual Battle
Culture

The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More

"Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener"– Expositors Collective"What if God came to your church? Or better yet, what if your words were the…
Culture

Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening

If anything is certain over the last few months, it is that the predictability of ministry has been anything but certain! Because of the COVID-19/Coronavirus…
Culture

The Link: Why We Need Religion, How God Uses Prophecy, Jews Came from Muslim Countries & More

"Why We Need Religion"– Prospect"Stephen Asma, an agnostic, argues powerfully that religion is natural and beneficial. Is it such a leap to believe that it…
Culture
The Link: Aaron Campbell Conversation, Preach in Biblical Fullness, God’s Plan for the Ages & More
Culture
How to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking
Culture
Three Prayerful Reflections on the London Attack
Culture
The Link: Political Endgame, Junk DNA, Thanksgiving & More
Culture
Doubt and Faith of Our Time
Culture
Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?
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

This is the Way: The Mandalorian and Ancient Creedal Christianity

A recent edition to the Star Wars franchise is The Mandalorian TV series. It has become hugely popular with both die-hard Star Wars fans as…
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
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Gospel
What is CGN Doing to Help Churches in Practical Ways?
Ministry & Leadership

Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

Enjoy part three of this three-part interview on Church Van with Pastor Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant…
Ministry & Leadership

20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place

In this article, I want to consider twenty practices that will help you serve Jesus for a long time in one place. I began serving…
Ministry & Leadership

Six Keys to Developing Disciples

I’m fascinated by tools. The right tool, used the right way, produces beauty in our world. Unfortunately, I’m not a handy person, but I have…
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor
Ministry & Leadership
How to Discover God’s Will in Every Situation
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Ministry & Leadership
A Guide for Shepherds from the Apostle Peter
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Discipleship

Why You Should Not Take Offense

“Good morning America! What are we offended by today?!”, read a meme that came through my social media feed a couple of weeks ago. It…
Discipleship

How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata

Jesus said that the servant is not above the master, and if our Master is Jesus, then we should expect to be both criticized and…
Discipleship

When The Path Leads Through Pain

“My back is covered with cuts, as if a farmer had plowed long furrows” - (Psalm 129:3 NLT)“Be kind. Everyone you meet is carrying a…
Discipleship
Do You Understand That We Are the Bride?
Discipleship
Weak Men Weak Excuses
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 3
Discipleship
Belle Patrick: A Kind of Missionary
Discipleship
How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God
Christian Living

Legalism or Realism: Understanding the Difference

He was observably upset, “You’re being legalistic!” were the last words I ever heard from Zachary, as he slammed my office door hard enough to…
Christian Living

There is Good in This Harsh Reality

I like to think I am an enjoyer of good things. A sunset of brilliant colors, a cup of coffee that tastes of good quality,…
Christian Living

Why Christians Should be Related to the World

The term “relevant” is one of those hot button words in modern church culture. When most people talk about being relevant they are generally thinking…
Christian Living
On Wonder & Worship: Finding Heaven in Refugee Camps & Dance Clubs
Christian Living
5 Essentials for Effective Christian Parenting
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Christian Living
Allow Yourself to Heal
Christian Living
Rooted to Multiply
Christian Living
Elizabeth Blackwell Part 2