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Theology

Sola Fide: Clarifying the Role of Faith in the Gift of Salvation

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on August 4, 2017 and is part two of a five-part series. More on the Five Sola Statements…
Theology

Unicorns, Lucky Charms & False Prophecy

A few years ago, I had an opportunity to counsel a friend who had received an alleged prophetic word. The prophecy was comically out of…
Discipleship

Calvary Chapel Needs Scholars

Chuck Smith famously proclaimed that God does not call the trained; he trains the called. Like many Calvary Pastors, I owe much of my ministry…
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus had to Die
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Culture
Warnings About Progressive Christianity (Repost from Can I Say That?)
Theology
Peccability VS Impeccability: Could Jesus Have Sinned?
Theology
The Transforming Truth and Grace of Jesus
Christian Living
Exchanging Heaven for Here
Culture

Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires

The Thomas Fire has been roaring to life in the hills near Santa Paula. High winds drove it relentlessly toward Ventura where it burned hundreds…
Culture

Joker in Our Culture: Thoughts on the Film

More than likely, you’re aware that Joker is in theaters. Maybe the film’s marketing reached you. Or more likely, you read about it in the…
Culture

Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains

Our world sits in turmoil.Living in another country (England) has given me a fresh perspective on the unrest, debates and hardships around the globe, but…
Culture
The Gospel for the Church After Orlando
Culture
Thanksgiving: A Time to Feel; a Time to Heal
Culture
Stetzer Leadership Podcast
Culture
The Link: When the Church Apologizes, Inductive Bible Study Method, WLL 2020 & More
Culture
Resettling Refugees: A Few Observations and a Few Questions
Culture
The Link: Anger at Archbishop Glenn, Missions 2020, The Most Important Pursuit of Young People & More!
Culture

A Response To Jordan Peterson from a Protestant Christian Pastor

Editor's note: this article was written by Pastor Miles DeBenedictus as a response to a recent speech recorded by psychologist, professor, and public figure Jordan…
Gospel

Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday

I was reading through my Bible reading plan, which currently has me in the book of Jeremiah, and I came across a phrase that gave…
Gospel

Three Signs of “Drive-By” Evangelism

Billy Graham said, “The evangelistic harvest is always urgent. The destiny of men and of nations is always being decided. Every generation is strategic. We…
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
How is CGN Fostering Missional Life and Ministry?
Ministry & Leadership

6 Steps for Successfully Following Christ

“You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear Him, and keep His commandments and obey His voice; you shall serve Him and hold…
Articles

3 Keys to Reduce Worry + Frustration

I have learned through decades of ministry experience, Bible learning and teaching, and life experience that Jesus’ followers are not immune to adversity or feelings…
Ministry & Leadership

Six Traits of People Who Should Plant

No other human being will have greater influence in a new church than the church planter. In seeking to determine who should plant, what are…
Christian Living
Gospel-Centered Life
Ministry & Leadership
Study: 10-Minute Seminary: David Guzik on Sermon Prep
Christian Living
Keeping the Main thing the Main Thing
Ministry & Leadership
Sharing Grace and Truth When Faced with Opposition
Ministry & Leadership
When Good Men Separate
Discipleship
Why We Need to Leave a Lasting Legacy for the Next Generation
Discipleship

The Gospel is a Bridge

On paper I don't have much in common with teenage skater boys. There's the age gap, the coordination gap, the culture gap...the list goes on.…
Discipleship

When God has a Plan

My family and I recently returned from a medical mission trip to Haiti. We met a special person who changed our lives. His name was…
Discipleship

Are You a Missionary?

My wife Lynne and I went onto the mission field when were young. We left America in our early twenties and spent ten years in…
Christian Living
Real Hope for the Depressed Soul – Part 3
Discipleship
How Firm a Foundation: The Life of Adoniram Judson
Discipleship
Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You
Discipleship
Teach Me Your Way: Three Reminders that God Knows What is Best
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Discipleship
Good Friday
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color

Walking through the front door didn’t change my mood or affect my spiritual sensibilities. The mother was lying on the couch, sick. Three of her…
Christian Living

Looking to Jesus — Part 2 of 2

Editor’s Note: Click here to access Part 1 of this article, published on October 29, 2024. 3. We look to Jesus because he looked ahead…
Christian Living

Acts 17, William Shatner, and the Fingerprints of God

When Paul addresses the crowd gathered at the Areopagus in Acts 17, he opens his appeal with a reference to a local altar to the…
Christian Living
Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media
Christian Living
How to Share Your Testimony in an Evangelistic Encounter
Christian Living
A Culture of Wannabes: Be Imitators of God
Christian Living
Where Did the Word “Refugee” Originate?
Christian Living
The Privilege of Being Home with God
Christian Living
4 Ideas for Family Ministry in Your Church