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Is God Allowing Suffering Just as Bad as Him Causing It?

When God made the world, he called it good... and yet when we look at the world today, a lot of times it doesn't really…
Christian Living

8 Principles For Reading The Bible Well (Proverbs 2)

(Proverbs 2:1-5, ESV) 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom…
History & Holidays

Why Jesus Came to Us – An Advent Meditation

“And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.” (1 John 3:5)With Advent, we think…
Theology
A Study in the Book of Hebrews: The Centrality of Jesus
Theology
Resources for Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
Theology
7 Surprising Things You Need to Know About Jesus’ Life
History & Holidays
The Mystery of the Cross
Theology
The Hope of Israel
Theology
Digital Distractions: Five Spiritual & Physical Threats
Culture

Young People, Postmodernism, and How It Closes Their Eyes to Truth

In this episode, Aaron and Brian explore the way that postmodern thinking is currently effecting young people. As two former youth pastors, we have a…
Culture

Is Anti-Zionism the New Anti-Semitism?

A Growing Consensus Speaking at a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the Vel D’Hiv, an event in which over 13,000 French Jews were deported…
Culture

The Link: Church Response to Sexual Challenges, Bible Thumpers, Young Preachers & More

"ERLC opposes H.R. 5 the Equality Act"– The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission"The ERLC affirms the full dignity of every human being. At the 2018…
Culture
The Link: 9/11, Justice Without Christ, How to Rejoice in Ministry & More
Culture
Hope for the Tainted Heart
Culture
The Link: Missions 2020 Archives, Mental Health for Pastors, Sexual Revolution Worldview & More
Culture
Beyond the American Dream
Culture
Third Wave Coffee, Hipster Culture & the Great Commission
Culture
Marty Sampson And The Frailty Of False Faith
Gospel

Persecution Will End

Kierkegaard, the Danish philosopher, once told a parable about a theater where a variety show was taking place. Each show was more exciting than the…
Culture

A Conversation on Class, Culture, the Gospel, and Race

Aaron Campbell and Brian Brodersen discuss race, class, culture, the gospel message, and Aaron's new book, Eyes That Seen Plenty, available now on: Kwve.store |…
Gospel

I Am the Resurrection and the Life

This article originally appeared on calvarychapel.flywheelsites.com on April 20, 2019. "I am the resurrection and the life" (John 11:25) Jesus' claim to be the resurrection…
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
Friends Not Foes
Gospel
What is “Gospel-Centered Renewal” and What Does It Mean for Life and Ministry?
Gospel
Reframing the Gospel for the Nations That Are Now in Our Neighborhoods Part 1
Gospel
Evangelism for the Introvert
Gospel
What Jesus Taught on the Way to Gethsemane
Ministry & Leadership

How to Give an Altar Call Part 1

In a post last week, I tried to show that the idea behind what is commonly called an altar call - a preacher's invitation for…
Ministry & Leadership

Church Van E03-Brian Brodersen Part 3

Enjoy part three of this three-part interview on Church Van with Pastor Brian Brodersen of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Hosts Riley Taylor and Jarryd Bryant…
Ministry & Leadership

Ten Ways the Word of God Wins Our Hearts

The Word of God is very precious to us. Within the Calvary Chapel movement, we have learned it from Genesis to Revelation, verse-by-verse, book-by-book. Throughout…
Ministry & Leadership
What Every American Christian Should Be Doing for Donald Trump Today
Ministry & Leadership
4 Tools to Cultivate Church Plants in a Post-pandemic Ecosystem
Ministry & Leadership
Sharing Grace and Truth When Faced with Opposition
Christian Living
The Ultimate Missionary Care Package (Part 1 of a Series)
Ministry & Leadership
50 Healthy Church Leader Tips
Ministry & Leadership
When Is It Time To Kill A Ministry
Discipleship

Vocation and Calling According to the Reformers

Editor’s Note: This is a repost of an article originally published here on February 27, 2019. One question I am sometimes asked is how a…
Discipleship

Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor

People are generally likely to appreciate the connection between loving God and loving their neighbors (Matthew 22:37-40). Yet most of us would have to agree…
Articles

When God Crushes Your Dreams … and Why It’s Good. (Lessons from Babel)

As humans, we all have dreams and aspirations. We want to build, create, and achieve great things. It's natural to desire success, recognition, and a…
Christian Living
Why Mentorship Matters
Discipleship
Are We Reluctant Obeyers?
Culture
Church Van E04-Tony Clark Part 1
Discipleship
How Did I Become Spiritually Paralyzed?
Christian Living
The Holy Spirit & Intentionality in Discipleship
Discipleship
True Repentance Requires A Broken Heart
Christian Living

Contending With Shame

Recently I was asked to share on the topic of shame. This was fitting, as shame is my constant companion. Many times when we speak…
Christian Living

Five People You Are Destined to Love

Who do you love? There are so many people that come to mind. Nevertheless, they might not be the ones that God has destined me…
Christian Living

There’s No Place Like a Godly Home

“How joyful are those who fear the Lord” (Psalm 128:1).“A happy family is but an early heaven.” - George Bernard Shaw “There’s No Place Like…
Christian Living
The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness
Christian Living
Ann Judson: Women Worth Knowing
Christian Living
Herzl, Dreyfus, and Antisemitism Today
Christian Living
Am I Walking in the Spirit?
Christian Living
Three Hindrances That Need to Be Stripped From My Life
Christian Living
Why Christians Should Enjoy Life