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Theology

What is Faith?

An important term for the Christian is “faith.” But what are we talking about when we speak of faith? So often our thinking gets cloudy…
Theology

Knowing God is Covenantal Friendship

In the 90’s, I was part of what we called an “Emo” band. (My kids have made me aware of just how much this term…
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
What I Learned from Darrell Bock about Progressive Dispensationalism
Theology
Pitfalls of Dispensationalism
Theology
Discovering the Reason for the Holy Spirit’s Conviction
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Ministry & Leadership
What Does It Mean to Teach “the Whole Counsel of God”?
Theology
The Gifts: Defined and Referenced
Culture

Relating the Gospel to Social Justice

At the center of the book of Micah, there’s a promise of a baby who would one day be king. But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though…
Christian Living

Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today

There’s been much written and discussed in the past few months about antisemitism. On the day I sat down to write this, in the news,…
Culture

Marriage by Design: Understanding the Bible’s Perspective on Homosexuality

Issues related to homosexuality have become primary in the conversation and witness of the Christian church. Countless books, debates, and even denominational factions have sprung…
Culture
Hope Through the Flame: Facing the Southern California Fires
Culture
The Link: Michael Behe on COVID-19, CGN – Leading During Covid-19, Help During the Exodus to Online & More
Culture
The Link: Use and Abuse of Critical Race Theory, Amanda Berry Smith, Expositors Collective Webinar & More
Culture
Support for Chabad Synagogue
Culture
A Film Review: “Annihilation”
Culture
The Link: How Do We Work Toward Racial Equality, Race, Gospel, Justice & More
Gospel

The Essentials of Gospel Proclamation

As aspiring proclaimers of the Gospel we need some essential equipment. First, we must have a true conception of God and how He perceives people.…
Culture

Rural America Matters Too

Rural America Matters Too I'll never forget what was said that evening; irritating experiences are funny like that. I was co-pastoring a small church plant…
Gospel

Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1

By God's permission and design, people from around the world now live in my community and have become a part of my day to day…
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations in our Neighborhoods Part 3
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Gospel
Practice Resurrection
Gospel
The Real Meaning of Palm Sunday
Gospel
Meditations on Good Friday
Gospel
How To Wreck a Sermon: 5 Simple Steps
Ministry & Leadership

What Every American Christian Should Be Doing for Donald Trump Today

To begin by stating the obvious, Donald Trump is a polarizing person. The new President was a particular point of polarization for American evangelicals throughout…
Gospel

Never Outgrow the Gospel

Martyn Lloyd-Jones tells the story of how the church he grew up in began with a great revival, but slowly died over time. When he…
Ministry & Leadership

The Success of Succession: When Church Leaders Are Pressed to Compromise

When Protestants broke with Rome in the 15th Century, Rome countered the Protestant departure with a claim to Apostolic succession: "Look," they said, "Our leaders…
Ministry & Leadership
The Role of a Worship Leader
Discipleship
What I Should Expect from My Church Part 2
Ministry & Leadership
Three Ideas About Serving as Worship
Discipleship
Why I’m Called to Serve My City
Ministry & Leadership
The Pastors School
Ministry & Leadership
How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year
Discipleship

Are You Offended by Jesus’ Method?

"And blessed is the one who is not offended by me” (Luke 7:23).Eventually, the great wilderness baptizer, John, blurted out his question. His preaching against…
Discipleship

Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

One question I am sometimes asked is how a person can know what their “calling” in life is. Some of the Protestant Reformers had a…
Discipleship

Holiness = Doing Justice

I’m an optimist. Which might surprise people who think I’m a Seattle-type emo cynic who listens to obscure music and watches depressing movies all the…
Discipleship
Quiet Time in a Garbage Dump
Discipleship
Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life—Part 3
Culture
Be the Change You Wish to See in the Church
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
Gossip & The Gospel
Discipleship
Kay Smith — Woman of Influence
Christian Living

Sarah Yardley

Sarah Yardley: Today we are delighted to have with us “live, in person,” our very own Sarah Yardley! Born and raised in Southern California, Sarah…
Christian Living

A Holiday to the Unknown God

“What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you.” (Acts 17:23) So begins Paul’s address to the educated crowd at the Areopagus in…
Christian Living

Eternity is Closer Than We Might Think

As I’ve been teaching through Revelation this year at church, a thought has echoed in my heart: eternity is closer than we might think. By…
Christian Living
Aimee Semple McPherson Part 4
Christian Living
Finding Life When Everything Points to Death
Christian Living
Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ
Christian Living
Does Education Make You Less Dependent on the Holy Spirit?
Christian Living
Three Key Steps in the ART of Letting God Lead
Christian Living
Jesus, Prayer, and You