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Christian Living

5 Reasons We Need the Old Testament

It seems that no matter how much nuanced hinting or explicit declaration happens in churches, people still stumble over the question of “Do we need…
Theology

The Case for Premillennialism

Premillennialism teaches that Jesus will physically return to the earth where He will reign for a literal one thousand year period. The major contrasting view…
Theology

The Resurrection Means MORE!

“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they might have life, and that they…
Theology
Four Messy Essential Realities About Grace and Truth
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Theology
Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Christian Living
Jesus Offers A Greater Rest
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Culture

The Final Countdown: What Do I Decide This Presidential Election?

With the US presidential elections only a few days away...I thought it appropriate to take a few minutes to share some thoughts regarding the Christian's…
Culture

“The Lord Bless Thee:” Remembering Pastor Chuck

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the LORD lift up…
Culture

Christianity & Culture Series: Classical Music and Christianity

"I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin." – Albert Einstein Essay dedicated toKatie KeenRoyal College of…
Culture
The Link: Walking through Doubt, An Unexpected Mission Field, Leading an Interactive Bible Study & More
Culture
Bomb Shelter Ministry in My Ukrainian Town
Culture
Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?
Culture
Gathering Together Again: Best Practices for the Church Re-opening
Culture
An Act of Giving One’s Life: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Arnaud Beltrame
Culture
Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Gospel

The King’s Crown

Good Friday is the day on which some 2,000 years ago Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a Roman cross just outside the walls of…
Gospel

What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1

“Gospel-centered” seems to be a catchphrase these days. Some may say it without really knowing what the term represents. Being gospel-centered is important to our…
Culture
A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Gospel
Thoughts on The Power of the Gospel
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel
The Death of God
Gospel
I Am the Resurrection and the Life
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 2

In a previous post I gave one important principle about the altar call: don't manipulate. We can manipulate in a call to decision by:Using bait…
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

Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender

Today’s culture presents a uniquely intense time to contend for the faith. Pastors Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino and John Hwang engage in discussion for how…
Ministry & Leadership
How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?
Ministry & Leadership
Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Ministry & Leadership
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Missions Conference 2020: The Church That God Plants
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching – pt1
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…
Christian Living

Partaking of God’s Word but Spiritually Starving: The Criticality of Meditation

In principle, we agree with the psalmist when he writes, "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands…
Discipleship

The Role of the Gospel in the Believer’s Life

After the sermon, a man came up to let me know he wasn’t happy with what he had heard. He didn’t put it quite that…
Christian Living
The Power of God’s Word
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Discipleship
A Life Rearranged: An Important Lesson Learned in Nicaragua
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Christian Living
How to Be a Good American Christian: 7 Keys for Balancing Patriotism & Faith
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Christian Living

A Father’s Legacy

Sometimes parenting feels like the most wonderful duty in the world, sometimes it feels like the worst. The Bible is filled with stories of success…
Christian Living

Looking to Jesus — Part 1 of 2

The Bible often likens our Christian life to running a race, and it’s a great metaphor for a few reasons. First, running, like the Christian…
Christian Living

Hannah, Sarah, and Hagar: A Brief Study in Character Analogy

In any form of storytelling, authors frequently employ modes of comparison between characters. Sometimes characters complement one another, resembling each other’s traits, actions, or other…
Christian Living
Four Ways the Bible Encourages Creative Expression
Bible Study
5 Ways the Holy Spirit Leads Believers in the Book of Acts
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
Comforting Words to Share
Christian Living
Christmas: The Great Rescue Mission
Christian Living
God Still Works Miracles