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Christian Living

He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you…
Theology

When We Like God, But Don’t Know Jesus

I sat next to a beautiful woman I have met only twice, and she told me about her divorce and liturgical background, her ex-husband's remarriage…
Theology

CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership

The roles and extent to which women engage in ministry leadership and Bible teaching is a point of long-standing discussion and disagreement among professing followers…
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
Apathy & Prophecy: The Growing Indifference of Millennials Toward dispensationalism
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Theology
What is Over-Realized Eschatology?
Christian Living
Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Culture

The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More

"Why C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better Than We Do."– Pelos"However he gained it, Lewis’ perspective on science is one reason why he is a better…
Culture

Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian

The day of “boycott everything” has officially arrived, and America is in protest frenzy. “You stand for a political party I do not like, so…
Culture

Praying for Tim Keller

Seven years ago, my family and I moved from Southern California, where I was a pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, to New York City…
Culture
The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More
Culture
The Link: Missions Conference Archives, White Privilege, Australian Fires & More
Culture
Robin Williams and Secret Suffering
Culture
Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?
Culture
New Episodes: CGN- Leading in COVID-19 Podcast
Culture
The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More
Gospel

Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to…
Gospel

Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems

Many find it confusing that in some places the Quran encourages peace, and in others it says to “kill the infidels.” The Quran was not…
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel
The King’s Crown
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Why Was Good Friday So Good?
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Ministry & Leadership

Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective

When looking for a New Testament model for church leadership in the early church, we find a plurality of elders. Nowhere in the New Testament…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3

When there was no more wine to supply to the guests at a wedding they were attending, Mary approached Jesus and subtly told Him to…
Ministry & Leadership

Pastor Jane or Pastor John? – Addressing Evangelical Chauvinism

I believe women are far under-utilized in ministry. While the Bible does reserve certain roles in the family and home for men, I believe the…
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Ministry & Leadership
The Reason God Can Use You
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Global Network: Points on Successful Church Planting
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge
Christian Living
Arise, Go, and Prepare
Articles

Iron Sharpening Iron

One often-quoted Bible verse that speaks of the benefit of living in community with other believers comes from Proverbs: “As iron sharpens iron, so a person…
Discipleship

How to Turn a Church Visitor into a Disciple

Jesus commands us to make disciples. That is true of all Christians, in all lines of work, of all giftings, in all cultures throughout all…
Discipleship

How to Overcome Fiery Words of Anger

It was a difficult conversation. Don’t you hate those? I thought I was right; they thought they were right, which resulted in a heated war…
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color—Part 2
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
God Rejoices to Do Us Good
Discipleship
How to Defeat Four Giants of Terror
Christian Living
A Time of Lament
Discipleship
The What and Why of Discipleship
Christian Living

Do No Harm – When People Reject Christ because of His People’s Actions

originally posted January 5, 2016 Most of the medical community, and those of us who are trained in even the basics, know that the Hippocratic…
Christian Living

Fight the Lies of Fear with the Truth of God

There was a time in my life when I was totally paralyzed by fear. I lived in a perpetual panic attack for a period of…
Christian Living

The Real Saint Nick

“And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” — Isaiah 9:6b Every Christmas, it seems like Santa Claus…
Christian Living
The Inevitability of Suffering
Christian Living
How To Read The Bible
Christian Living
Five Slippery Steps to Spiritual Compromise from the Church of Pergamum
Christian Living
How Jesus Treats Women Struggling with Sexual Sin
Christian Living
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
Elizabeth Fry Part 2