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Theology

Theological Continuationist Practical Cessationist

Theologically, we are Continuationists. We believe that all the Spiritual gifts mentioned in the New Testament still exist and operate among Spirit-filled Believers today. Practically,…
Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
Discipleship

Augustine & Disordered Loves

Originally published on Nick’s blog on April 11, 2019. At age 19, Augustine Aurelius—later to be known as Augustine of Hippo—read a dialogue by the…
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
Reformation Day: Live Session with Lance Ralston
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Theology
What is Ordinology?
Theology
An Excerpt from “Images & Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life”
Christian Living
The Real Saint Nick
Culture

Faith in a Level Zero Culture

As soon as the average person in the United Kingdom finds out I am a Christian, I battle their instant suspicion. Eyes narrow, voices change…
Culture

N.T. Wright on Crucifixion, “Eyes That Seen Plenty,” Is God Allowing Suffering & More

"NT Wright: Why Jesus’ Crucifixion is a Fact of History"– Premier Christianity"New Testament scholar Tom Wright tells Justin Brierley why the crucifixion of Jesus is…
Culture

Why I Am a Single-Issue Voter

By way of introduction, let me say some may find what follows offensive. What I have penned here isn’t meant to be provocative for its…
Culture
Notre Dame De Paris
Culture
Working Through The Issues: More Thoughts On Attending an LGBT Friend’s Wedding
Culture
CGN Relief Fund – Ukraine
Culture
War in Ukraine: A Year of Abiding Grace
Culture
Does God Punish The World With Pandemics & Natural Disasters? Part 2 Miniseries
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel

Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions

I really like hot sauce. In fact, I recently tried to make my own. I went to the farmers market and bought some seedlings. I…
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…
Gospel

Women Called by God: Helen Roseveare

Missionaries are sometimes called a rare breed. They leave home, integrate into a foreign culture and bring a foreign concept (the Gospel) to people who…
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
How the Gospel Heals Shame
Christian Living
Evangelism During a Pandemic? – with Joel Turner
Articles
The Man Of War
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Gospel
Easter: Further Meditations for This Weekend
Ministry & Leadership

Biblical Femininity: God’s Unique Design for Women

What does it mean to be a woman? How can a girl know how to be a woman? We need not look far to understand…
Discipleship

Weak Men Weak Excuses

Years ago I ran into a man at a retreat that I hadn't seen for quite a while...As we sat down across from each other…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Planting in Another Country.

There are several different types of Christian missions. Humanitarian missions focus on either short-term or long-term care through humanitarian means. Social missions focus on serving…
Ministry & Leadership
Teaching v. Preaching: What Should We Get at the Gathering?
Ministry & Leadership
Organic vs Strategic Church Planting
Culture
The Labeling of “Science Deniers”
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Ministry & Leadership
Critical Elements of Biblical Preaching Part 3
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Christian Living

Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions

In my last post I wrote about "Eight Reasons Why Believers Have Daily Devotions." In this article, I’d like to write about how we actually…
Discipleship

Women Called by God: Madeleine Barot from the WWII French Resistance

The Righteous Among the Nations is an honorary title given by the State of Israel that signifies those non-Jews who risked life, position and family…
Discipleship

Why We Dream Big

In the Christian life, there is a tenuous balance between confident faith and foolish promises. At times we are called to live with expectant hope…
Discipleship
How to Respond when You become a Public Piñata
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 2
Discipleship
Weighing God Down
Discipleship
Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers
Christian Living

The Lines of True Christian Unity

Unity is a concept often discussed but rarely accomplished. Recently, I've seen it modeled well. Earlier this month, I sat in a gathering with the…
Christian Living

Welcoming Ukraine: Stories of Refugees and Locals Coming Together to Heal

Veszprém Community One of the biggest challenges people face in a new country is integrating into a new social circle. With all the differences in…
Christian Living

Sarah Yardley

Sarah Yardley: Today we are delighted to have with us “live, in person,” our very own Sarah Yardley! Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah…
Christian Living
Amy Carmichael Part 2: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Jesus Never Fails
Christian Living
“Rock of Ages:” Three Aspects of Salvation
Christian Living
An Open Letter from a Pastor to His Sons
Bible Study
When Grace Is Forsaken: The Tragedy of a Deserted Gospel (Part 2 Of 4)
Christian Living
Veiling and Unveiling: Dramatic Irony in Genesis 38