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History & Holidays

What Mary Knew an Advent Meditation

This year I've thought a lot about this verse from Luke 2:19: "But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart." The…
Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: Was it Real?

In an earlier post, we discussed Christ’s resurrection as an unique event that differs in kind from all other ancient near eastern myths of dying…
Theology

Worship: More Than A Song

Music is a powerful thing. Drums have accompanied armies into battle. Love songs stir romantic passions. Movies without soundtrack are just sleeping aids. Talk radio…
Theology
The Divinity of Jesus & 5 Reasons it Matters
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
History & Holidays
Jesus: The Resurrection and Life
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Theology
Personal Eschatology: What Happens When I Die?
Culture

Johnny Cash: Redemption of an American Icon

"I think most people have heard of Johnny Cash and would recognize his music, even among today’s young people. He had a unique style of…
Culture

How Should We Respond To The Roe Decision?

The Bible tells us to “give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute; rescue the weak…
Culture

Faith & Politics: A Historical Christian Perspective – Part 1

Introduction This article is based on the positive response that has come out of our men’s group, month-long “faith and politics” series at our church.…
Culture
What Should I Do? Response to the #MeToo Movement
Culture
Answers for a Post-Christian Culture
Culture
A Call to Clean Hands and a Pure Heart: Amid COVID-19
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Culture
Loving Our Neighbors in Orlando and Beyond
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

Why Reaching the Lost Should Cost Us Everything

He said to them, “Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires…
Gospel

6 Reasons Why I Believe Jesus is God

There is much debate about who Jesus is. Some believe he was a good man or a great prophet. Others claim he was an angel…
Gospel
Why The Gospel Is Central
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Advent: The Son
Culture
Tim Keller, the War on Winsomeness, & Responding to the “Negative World.”
Gospel
Mecca Moslems vs. Medina Moslems
Ministry & Leadership

Rethinking Discipleship: One Woman’s Perspective

Rethinking DiscipleshipAs a thirty-year-old woman who grew up in a Christian home, I had many, many people who spoke into my life. Some did it…
Ministry & Leadership

Three Reasons Strong Partnerships Make Flourishing Ministries

In my last article, I discussed two key components for successful church planting: prioritizing and preparing. By prioritizing, I meant establishing “church planting” in the…
Ministry & Leadership

Missionaries and the Wise Men from the East: Similarities That Can Bring Encouragement

"Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,…
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Ministry & Leadership
20 Practices That Will Help You Serve Jesus for a Long Time in One Place
Discipleship
Are Church Members Scenery, Machinery or PEOPLE?
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Ministry & Leadership
Seven Lessons Learned About Preaching at Funerals
Announcements
CGN 2020 Annual Report
Discipleship

The Early Church: How Christianity Revolutionized Work Ethic

One of the most powerful evidences of a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ is the fruit that is produced in our lives—the practical outworking of…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Discipleship

Good Fear/Bad Fear – Understanding the Difference

Protective or Paralyzing Whether we like it or not, fear is a factor in all our lives. And that’s not always a bad thing. Fear…
Discipleship
The Cure to Stop Feeling Guilty
Discipleship
The Making of a Miracle & the Myth of Super-Saints
Discipleship
Am I Expecting Too Much from My Church? Part 1
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Discipleship
How William Carey Expected Great Things From God
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Christian Living

Corrie ten Boom Part 2: Women Worth Knowing

Corrie ten Boom (1892-1983): Join us for a two-part journey through the incredible life and testimony of Corrie ten Boom, one of the most well-known…
Christian Living

The Reformation Through Jewish Eyes

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation on October 31, 2017, there is much to celebrate. Truly the Reformation has…
Christian Living

The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship

Originally published on March 1, 2016 I’m not a huge pastry fan, but I do enjoy a fresh, hot slice of apple pie with a…
Christian Living
Washing Feet and Loving Others
Christian Living
Who is the Hero of Your Sermon?
Christian Living
4 Ways to Not Lose Your Faith in College
Christian Living
He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)
Bible Study
Seams Between the Psalms
Christian Living
A Time of Lament