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Christian Living

Jesus Offers A Greater Rest

I came to faith at the College and Career study at Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa. The pastor was sharing an overview of the Book…
Theology

Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction

Had an enlightening conversation awhile back. It moved me to ponder the likelihood there are many Christians who’ve only experienced half the Gospel, the hard…
Theology

Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on October 31, 2017 and is part five of a five-part series. 2023 marks the 506th anniversary. 2017…
Christian Living
Divine Presence and Peace: Unpacking the Aaronic Blessing in Everyday Life
Culture
What is Postmodernism, and Why Should we care?
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes Led by the Spirit
Theology
The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus
Theology
Whose Spin on Christianity is Better?
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Culture

You Hear Their Cries: Reflections on September 11

I will never forget September 11, 2001. We were living and serving at the castle in Austria. We were busy with a new semester of…
Culture

A Constitutional Crisis!

If you are paying attention, I think you will agree that the discourse in the United States over the last two years has been divisive.…
Culture

Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)

Aaron gets invited to come onto Brenna Blain's podcast "Can I Say That?", a podcast that tackles tough topics around Christianity and faith. In the…
Culture
Abortion, Christians, & The Value of a Life (with Ryan Lynn)
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Culture
A Window in Time: Israel’s 70th Anniversary
Culture
Pray for Las Vegas
Culture
The Link: C.S. Lewis Understood 2020 Better than Us, The Promise of Peace Advent, Elliot Page & More
Culture
The Early Church: Catering to the Culture?
Gospel

Unity Requires Conversation

A conversation with the right person at the right time can change everything. The other day I walked out of an interview gone wrong. Reeling…
Announcements

Introducing The Cultivate Church Planting Podcast!

We are excited to announce the launch of the Cultivate Church Planting podcast! Hosted by Brian Kelly, this podcast will feature insightful and inspiring conversations…
Gospel

The Bible is About Jesus

Pilgrim Benham is a contributor of the Expositors Collective, a growing network of pastors, leaders and laypeople, which exists to equip, encourage and mentor the…
Gospel
What is Gospel Centered Preaching Part 1
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
The Gospel – How You Say it, Matters
Gospel
The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation
Culture

The Link: Google Searches for Prayer, Church Response to the Virus, Bart Ehrman & More

"Rhythms for Life: Google Searches for Prayer, Facing our Fears and How Jesus Taught us to Pray"– Reality Church London"Why are people searching the internet…
Ministry & Leadership

Best Of Series Dr. Gerry Breshears on Theology and Training Men in Ministry

On this "Best Of" episode, Dr. Gerry Breshears of Western Seminary shares two theological trends that have caught his attention. One has been that of…
Ministry & Leadership

Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements

Like it or not, when something you’ve done for a long time becomes the mainstream, you are not viewed as the trendsetter, but just another…
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Ministry & Leadership
Are Elder Boards Biblical? – A Historical/Scriptural Perspective
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Articles
Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Evangelist
Ministry & Leadership
Life & Leadership Lessons with Nate Holdridge
Ministry & Leadership
Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3
Discipleship

Communion Is a Family Affair

Do you remember the first time you took communion? I remember pretending to close my eyes and secretly watching everyone around me. I had no…
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

C.H. Spurgeon’s Seven Tips for Reading the Bible

Most believers understand reading the Bible each day would be a great benefit to their walk with the Lord, and yet only a small portion…
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Discipleship
Nothing is Ever Done in Secret
Discipleship
The Gospel is a Bridge
Discipleship
Angels Landing
Discipleship
Finding Strength in the Benevolent Gaze of God
Christian Living

Vincent under the Starry Night of His Calling

Calling and desire, though close in emotional intensity, aren’t the same thing. I’ve known people come to serve with all the proper credentials, with holy…
Christian Living

Making God’s Will Your Will

I will speak for myself. Perhaps some might say an “Amen” to it because they are or have found themselves in the same space. Though…
Christian Living

The Inevitability of Suffering

In this new covenant, make sure to read the fine print. Sometimes, cars explode. That’s what a fireman told me after putting out the conflagration…
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
The Purpose of Life in a Secular Age
Christian Living
I Don’t Need You
Christian Living
Frances Ridley Havergal
Christian Living
What Should We Do with Our Doubts? – Ft. Dominic Done
Christian Living
Why I am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 2