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Christian Living

He Became Poor For Us (2 Corinthians 8:9)

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you…
Culture

Did God Cause Covid-19 in Order to Punish Specific People? | Tough Questions for the Current Crisis Miniseries P1

The Covid-19 Crisis has been the most challenging thing our world collectively has faced since WWII. For many, a part of that challenge has been…
Theology

Evidence for the Resurrection: Is Easter Just More of the Same?

It has been said that “the resurrection of Christ is the capstone in the arch of Christianity, if it is removed Christianity crumbles.” Indeed, Paul…
Christian Living
A Holiday to the Unknown God
Theology
Answering Tough Questions about CRT, LGBTQ Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Theology
Solus Christus: Why We Don’t Put Our Faith In Churches, Leaders Or Rituals
Theology
The Case for Premillennialism
Christian Living
Diving Deeper into Doubts and Questions
Theology
Soli Deo Gloria: Why We Live for the Glory of God
Culture

Should the Church Embrace Kanye West?

Of the eight studio records that Kanye West has previously released, seven have gone “platinum.” Over the course of his career, he has been nominated…
Culture

What Preachers Can Learn from Vin Scully

In the world of American sports broadcasting, Vin Scully is a larger-than-life legend. For more than 60 years, he has told the story of the…
Culture

The Link: Progressive Christianity, Mental Health, the Death of God & More

"After Sermon Criticizing Wives’ Weight, Pastor Resigns as Moderator of General Baptist Meeting"– The Roys Report"A pastor who preached that 'weight control' by wives is…
Culture
Injustice, Deconstruction, & El Roi
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Culture
Beyond the American Dream
Culture
Loving Our Neighbors in Orlando and Beyond
Culture
Five Ways to Protest Like a Christian
Culture
Is Your Culture Post-Christian or Pre-Revival?
Gospel

The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 13, 2014. When Jesus came into Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, you could say that…
Gospel

A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ

Many times during the years of His earthly ministry, Jesus promised that He would rise from the dead (John 2:18-22; Matthew 12:39-40; 16:21). His enemies…
Gospel

A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel

This article was supposed to be about John Chrysostom and the historical roots of expositional preaching. It is not. It did not take me long…
Gospel
Knowing God
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Discipleship
The Church & Victims of Depression
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Gospel
Advent: The Holy Spirit
Ministry & Leadership

Who am I? Human Identity & the Gospel in a Confusing World

“I have read many books by many good authors on subjects similar to those in Tommy Fretwell’s book Who Am I? and I believe that…
Ministry & Leadership

Essential Lessons for the Church Planter’s Wife

Pete and I have been a part of many church plants over the years. We have known many ups and downs in the process. We…
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…
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Ministry & Leadership
10 Easter Tips for Pastors
Ministry & Leadership
5 Effective Tactics for Reproducing Leaders
Announcements
Giving Tuesday!
Ministry & Leadership
What Every American Christian Should Be Doing for Donald Trump Today
Christian Living
Preaching for a Price: The High Cost of Tainted Motives
Discipleship

Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump

I dropped the kids off at school in the nick of time, as usual. Looking at the clock, I realized I had a hour-and-a-half to…
Discipleship

Weighing God Down

A common idea in the Psalms is that we can and should bless the Lord. Of course, we can’t bless God in the sense that…
Discipleship

Are We Reluctant Obeyers?

Often, everyday life reminds us of great truths. Last summer, when I was in Washington, I was driving my dad’s pickup truck with a 35-foot…
Discipleship
Our Great Creator: A Study in the Book of Genesis
Discipleship
The Worshiper and the Leader: A Powerful Combination
Discipleship
Lessons I Learned from Marilyn’s Cancer
Discipleship
Calvary Chapel Worship Leaders Conference 2019
Discipleship
Nothing is Ever Done in Secret
Discipleship
Come to the Resurrection
Christian Living

How Good is Your Shepherd?

Psalm 23 is the most well-known Psalm in Scripture which begins, “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” I meditate through the Psalms…
Christian Living

Elizabeth Fry Part 2

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845): Today we continue with Part Two of the fascinating story of Quaker social reformer Elizabeth Fry, looking at how the Lord launched…
Christian Living

Do You Understand That You Are a Son?

Oh, that we could begin to explore what it means to be in relationship with God. We have several metaphors that together help us gain…
Christian Living
Lilias Trotter: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Jesus, Prayer, and You
Christian Living
The Difference Between Providing Opportunities & Keeping Responsibilities
Christian Living
Fine Tuning for the New Year
Christian Living
How to Rejoice Always in Ministry
Christian Living
Fanny Crosby