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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,…
Theology

A Second Look at the Third Person of the Trinity

A few summers ago, our family drove across the country and ended up visiting Yosemite National Park for a few days. On the final day,…
Theology

The Rescue of Restriction

Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. (James 1:15) Sin is the most…
Culture
Engaging with Real Deconstruction: A look at Exvangelical memes – With Dominic Done!
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: How the Local Church Lives and Breathes–Praying Alone & Praying Together
Theology
Drifting from Dispensationalism: Addressing the Factors
Culture
Can I attend my LGBT friend’s wedding?
Christian Living
Returning to an Awe-Inspired Perspective in Life and Ministry
Culture
God’s Goodness in the Midst of COVID
Culture

Pelagian Racism: A Lesson from Church History

“I don’t hate black people, so I’m not part of the problem. Racism is bad, but it’s an individual sin that some people commit. I’m…
Announcements

Why You Should Watch “Jesus Revolution”

The Jesus Revolution movie premiers today, and you should definitely go see it! On Wednesday, our church rented out our local theater for a private…
Culture

Challenges with Medical Marijuana: Treatment of Pain or Excuse for Pleasure?

Evidence to support the medical benefits of smoking marijuana for the treatment of pain has become a challenge for many Christians. Our culture has made…
Culture
Pelagian Racism Part 2: Will Preaching the Gospel Fix Systemic Racism?
Culture
The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More
Culture
The Link: Conference Archives, the Gospel of Caesar, Scientific Authoritarianism & More
Culture
Why Our World Needs Prophets, Not Chaplains
Culture
Politics, Power, and Philosophy: What We Can Learn from Hannah Arendt’s Masterpieces
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Christian Living

Weapons of this Warfare: Facing the Strongholds of Social Media

I was amazed to read the headlines today, “Twitter Engineers to 'Ban a Way of Talking' Through 'Shadow Banning,'” "Algorithms to Censor Opposing Political Opinions.”…
Culture

Seeing, Hearing, Caring: Finding Jesus Standing With The Hurting

On Sunday morning, June 12, 2016, while on a trip to Seattle for a friend’s wedding, I woke up, grabbed my phone, opened up Facebook…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Gospel
The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World
Gospel
Persecution Will End
Ministry & Leadership

Things That Matter: The Pastor as an Expositor

What is biblical exposition? And why does it matter for a pastor? Listen to the latest discussion on pastoral ministry with Brian Brodersen, Richard Cimino…
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…
Gospel

Contextualizing the Gospel: An Example Set by Jesus

In my last article, I wrote about how contextualization was not about the church becoming more worldly. We looked back at the creational mandate for…
Christian Living
Layoffs, Furloughs, and the Walk of Faith
Ministry & Leadership
Co-laborers or Competition? Calvary Chapel & Other Church Planting Movements
Ministry & Leadership
True Measure of a Church
Ministry & Leadership
The Story of Horizonte Ensenada
Ministry & Leadership
Men’s Ministry Basics
Ministry & Leadership
Life on Mission: Called, Equipped and Sent Part 1
Christian Living

A Fresh Approach to Daily Devotions

It may be necessary to vary daily devotionals to preempt the inevitable rut that ensues from a consistent routine. It’s important to maintain daily reading…
Discipleship

Good Friday

Jesus was bludgeoned. He was betrayed, spit on, lied about and nailed to a piece of wood we call the cross. From the physical pain,…
Discipleship

Psalm 134: Making the Choice to Rejoice

“Every journey changes you in some way.” - Anon “Blessed is the man whose strength is in You. Whose heart is set on pilgrimage...” (Psalm…
Discipleship
Three Reasons Not to Fear
Discipleship
Lies About Us
Discipleship
Three Reminders for Those Living a Public Lifestyle
Discipleship
The Blessings of the Exile
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Christian Living

Work Out Your Own Salvation

Maybe you’ve heard of CrossFit. I’m one of those crazy people who have bought into their way of using constantly varied, functional movements at a…
Christian Living

Jesus Never Fails

One day Paul and his ministry buddy, Silas, got thrown into a filthy prison for freeing a slave girl from demon possession. The local magistrates…
Christian Living

Vision > Sight: Vision is Greater than Sight

Did you know there is a difference between vision and sight? I started exploring this the other day after my husband and I had a…
Christian Living
Where Strength is Found
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color
Christian Living
Five Slippery Steps to Spiritual Compromise from the Church of Pergamum
Christian Living
Finding Peace in Surrender
Christian Living
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