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How Strongholds Threaten a Biblical Worldview

I have often written about the need for a genuinely biblical framework for all of life.1 The challenge, of course, is with that word genuinely.…
Theology

Have You Forgotten the Immutability of God? Part 3

What does it mean to be sanctified? According to Thayer's Greek Lexicon, the definition of sanctification is "consecration" and "purification." God’s children have been secured…
Theology

What is the Trinity?

One of the most mind-bending exercises is meditating upon the nature of God. For thousands of years, theologians have attempted to clarify what God is…
Theology
FB Live Talk on Creativity & Theology
Articles
The Availability of Revival
History & Holidays
Why Jesus Came to Us – An Advent Meditation
Discipleship
Communion Is a Family Affair
Theology
Is Belief in a Literal Resurrection of Christ Really Important
Theology
Missional Ecclesiology: What Is The Role Of The Church In The Mission Of God? – With Kellen Criswell
Culture

The Link: King David Rare Discovery, Ministering in the Pandemic, Help with Sermon Prep & More

"How Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa Is Ministering During the Pandemic"– Outreach Magazine "The church is finding ways to engage with its community during the pandemic."…
Culture

Faith and Politics: A Historical Perspective – Part 3

This article is Part 3 of a 3 part series. You can find Part 1 & 2 here: Part 1 Part 2 Part 1 in…
Culture

A Tribute to Billy Graham

When I awoke this morning and made my way downstairs, the first thing Cheryl said to me was that Billy Graham had passed away. I…
Culture
Post-Pandemic Vision
Culture
Violence and Peace: A Biblical Perspective on Civil Demonstrations
Culture
The Longest Hatred – Why Antisemitism Persists
Culture
The Link: John Crist, Sex Offender on Bible App, Taxes, Tithing & More
Culture
Update on Hurricane Laura
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires
Gospel

What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 17, 2019. "I am the true vine, and my Father is the Gardener. He cuts off every…
Gospel

God and Social Justice

For many Christians, the term “social justice” (or “social gospel”) is a dirty word. A simple study of contemporary Protestant history in America reveals why.…
Gospel

Friends Not Foes

  Treat those on Christ’s side as friends not foes, For he who is not against us is on our side. Mark 9:40   We…
Gospel
Peace on Earth
Gospel
A Box with a Lid: The Shared Fate of John Chrysostom and the Gospel
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
Three Reflections on the Power, Hope, and Triumph of Easter
Gospel
Despising the Shame
Culture
Finding Community and Hope: The Spiritual Needs of Ukrainian Refugees
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…
Ministry & Leadership

True Measure of a Church

“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of…
Ministry & Leadership

Why Change & Forward Movement are Crucial in Ministry

The word "success" means "to move forward." In common usage this refers to accomplishing one's goals. The word "succession" means "to pass something forward to…
Announcements
Conference Conversations: “Spiritual Health for Spiritual Leadership” (Roundtable)
Ministry & Leadership
Your Lifeline in the Midst of the Junk of Life
Ministry & Leadership
Re:Engage 2014 Church Planting Conference
Gospel
Never Outgrow the Gospel
Ministry & Leadership
Things That Matter: The Pastor as a Contender
Discipleship
Healing From Burnout
Discipleship

Make a Move: Discovering the Better Life God has for You

“We gotta get outta this place” — The Animals “I thought happiness was Lubbock Texas in my rearview mirror.” — Mac Davis “Let us press…
Christian Living

Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions

In my last post, I offered "Five Suggestions for Effective Daily Devotions." Despite the fact that most believers recognize the benefits, many still struggle to…
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
How to Win in Spiritual Warfare
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
The Way We Repent
Discipleship
Why We Dream Big
Discipleship
Holiness = Doing Justice
Discipleship
Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump
Bible Study

The Remedy to DIY Faith (Part 3 of 4)

(This article is part three in a four-part series on legalism and grace. Read articles one and two here.) It was 5pm the night before…
Christian Living

Why Do Spiritual Droughts Happen?

Back in the 80s, my buddies and I wanted to go on a mountain hike up to the top of Sandia Peak in Albuquerque, New…
Christian Living

Various Hymn Writers & Poets

Various Hymn Writers & Poets: Have you ever heard of Charlotte Elliot or Anna Warner? How about Adelaide Pollard or Ellen Lakshmi Goreh? While you…
Christian Living
Why I Am Thankful for My Experience with Panic Attacks Part 1
Christian Living
Epic Parenting Fails
Christian Living
How Placing Others First Brings Rest
Christian Living
What the Bible Says About Procrastination
Christian Living
Sarah Yardley
Christian Living
Gladys Aylward Part 2: Women Worth Knowing