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Culture

The War on Beth Moore: What Really Shapes Our View of Women Bible Teachers?

A few years ago, I ran afoul of some pastors in my tribe for allowing a woman to teach to an audience of both women…
Theology

ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy

In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Paul closes this amazing letter by addressing the community of believers at large. In these verses, the Holy Spirit gives a…
Theology

How God’s Grace is Better than Christians think

Grace! This word is rich with meaning and oozing with significance. As Christians we love grace, and we should. It is God’s unmerited favor and…
Theology
Did Jesus Cast Aside His Deity In The Incarnation?
Theology
Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship
Theology
CGN Statement on Women in Ministry Leadership
History & Holidays
Passover and the Cup of Redemption: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom
Theology
Are the Dead Sea Scrolls Alive?
Culture
Evan Wickham: Hope for Doubters & Deconstructionists
Culture

Are Christian Refugees Here to Provide Guidance for the American Church?

When I pastored in Phoenix a few years ago, my assistant pastor was from a Middle Eastern country and a number of our church members…
Culture

One Nation Under God. Indivisible?

I’m an Englishman living in America. In California, to be more specific. I absolutely love the people, the culture, the architecture, the food, the beach,…
Culture

Thoughts on the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church Shooting

I’ve been processing the tragedy that occurred Sunday morning. I was about to wrap up my teaching about 300 miles north of Sutherland Springs in…
Culture
The Link: Heralding the Voice of Christ, International Conference, Richard Dawkins on Down’s Syndrome & More
Culture
How Can We Be A Light In A Politically Divided World? (With Scott Curran) | Tough Questions For The Current Crisis Miniseries P4
Culture
Is the Church a Victim of Success, Deconstruction Stories, the Gospel in All Scripture & More
Culture
Christ the Church and the Mentally Ill
Christian Living
Marriage in the COVID-19 Age
Culture
Social Distancing: Staying Apart, But Staying Connected
Gospel

Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day

Have you ever noticed that our society celebrates everything? In September alone, we celebrated "Random Acts of Poetry Day" (September 6), "Video Games Day" (September…
Gospel

The Death of God

Perhaps many of you have, at some point in your lives, heard the famous quote by Fredrick Nietzsche: “God is dead; we have killed him.”…
Gospel

The Throne Room of God – Comfort for a Troubled World

A Grand Vision There are only a few places in the Bible that present us with a vision of the throne room of God. These…
Gospel
Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Gospel
Gospel
Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)
Gospel
Facing Challenges in Evangelism & Discipleship in the 21st Century
Gospel
Pierced by the Lord: Thoughts on Good Friday
Gospel
Three Thoughts on Effective Short Term Missions
Culture
Rural America Matters Too
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

Should a Pastor Ever Say No When You Ask for Help?

Ask yourself this question, do the words I use matter? The answer should be a resounding, “Yes!” rhetoric is the art of discourse; an art…
Ministry & Leadership

Seeing God Move in Hungary and Serbia

Which would be worse... to stay and watch your country torn apart by war or to travel days on end through bitter cold to escape…
Ministry & Leadership
When She leads Podcast – Developing or Revamping a Women’s Ministry
Ministry & Leadership
4 Words that Will Transform Your Church
Christian Living
How to Absorb That Blow of Criticism
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Discipleship
Are You a Missionary?
Ministry & Leadership
Four Ways to be Commissioned in the City
Discipleship

How to Diagnose a Cold Heart Toward God

It is helpful as a continual practice to ask God to show us the true condition of our hearts. Paul challenges believers at least three…
Discipleship

The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination

You won't find a worship leader in the New Testament. This is unsettling for those of us who look to Scripture as our guide. No…
Discipleship

Standing Firm in a Hostile Culture

A Sure Foundation “Here I stand; I can do no other, so help me God." These are the now infamous words uttered by Martin Luther…
Discipleship
Unity, Love, and Social Action
Discipleship
Soteriology in the Middle Part 1
Discipleship
Why Zeal for Jesus is Important
Discipleship
The Power of Humility
Discipleship
Worship Leader Must Do’s
Discipleship
True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart
Christian Living

Four Promises of God for the Suffering Christian

Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians is such an amazing bit of real estate in the Bible! In it, we discover that Paul, the great…
Christian Living

The Blessings That Come When We Fear the Lord

"Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it. Better is a dinner of herbs where love…
Christian Living

Experiencing Christ’s Rest

Editor’s Note: This is the third article in a series on rest for our souls. Click here to read the first article, “Jesus Offers a…
Christian Living
8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)
Bible Study
Grace Has the Final Word (Part 1 of 4)
Christian Living
5 Essentials for Effective Christian Parenting
Christian Living
Advent: Jesus Our Salvation
Christian Living
The Power and Role of Just One Color
Christian Living
Darlene Diebler Rose: Women Worth Knowing