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Theology

Complicit Spiritual Warfare: An Observation from Job

The power of the spoken word can have effects that outlast physical experiences. A few words of encouragement can help us overcome horrendous trials. But…
Theology

The God I Won’t Believe In: Facing Nine Common Barriers To Embracing Christianity

In 2019, I posted a poll online asking people to anonymously answer this question: How would you complete the sentence, “I could never believe in…
Theology

Assessing Strange Fire

On October 16-18, 2013, Pastor John MacArthur held a three-day conference at his Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, entitled, “Strange Fire.” The conference…
Theology
A Look at Authorial Intent in the Bible
History & Holidays
Yom Kippur — The Day of Atonement
Theology
Unity is Rare: Psalm 133
Theology
Why the Virgin Birth is Essential to Christianity
Theology
ECCLESIOLOGY 101: The Necessity of the Holy Spirit and the Importance of Prophecy
Theology
7 Reasons Jesus Couldn’t Stay Dead
Culture

A Certain Kingdom & Political Uncertainty

I was sick to my stomach again. It happens every time I read through the book of Judges and get to the last few chapters.…
Culture

The Link: American History is Not Canceled, What it Means to be Human, J.I. Packer Tribute & More

"American History Is Not Canceled"– Christianity Today"While Christians can’t erase the church’s slaveholding past, we can change the symbols, statues, and namesakes we celebrate." "Tribute…
Culture

The Link: Prayer Around the World, How Pastors Handle Ungathered Worship, Preaching to an Empty Room & More

"How Are Pastors Handling Ungathered Worship?"– Christianity Today"Six church leaders share about their adaptations, innovations, and frustrations as they respond to COVID-19." "Prayer Around the…
Culture
The Link: The Kalam Cosmological Argument, Sexual Schismatics, Missions Conference 2020 and more!
Culture
A Word for Christians in a Politically Divided Culture
Culture
Tom Brady’s Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 1
Culture
5 Ways to Re-Center on Jesus When The World Seems Crazy
Christian Living
Svieta’s Story: A Refugee’s Story of Overcoming Loss and Finding Community & Purpose
Culture
Responding with Wisdom to the Ferguson Tragedy
Gospel

Preaching the Gospel (to Myself)

Over and over again, I discover how easy it is to say the right things, yet how often I must be reminded to live them.…
Gospel

How the Gospel Heals Shame

Shame is an experience common to every person on the planet. Charles Darwin, in classic materialist fashion, defined shame primarily in terms of its physical…
Gospel

Why The Gospel Is Central

In past years there has been a re-emphasis and refocus on the centrality of the gospel. It's easy to notice how many organizations, books, conferences…
Culture
The Music of Hope and the Gospel
Gospel
Advent: The Father
Gospel
To Kill or to Crown Jesus?
Gospel
Returning to the Gospel on Reformation Day
Gospel
A Secured Tomb Couldn’t Stop the Resurrected Christ
Gospel
Gospel-Based Differentiated Unity
Ministry & Leadership

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Culture

Nick Foles’ Example of Understanding Our Deepest Purpose Part 2

Last Thursday the city of Philadelphia welcomed home, for the first time ever, their Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Somewhere between 700,000 and 2,000,000 people…
Ministry & Leadership

How is CGN Providing Care and Coaching for Leaders?

The recent years have presented new challenges for pastors and leaders, and many studies are showing that discouragement is at an all time high. Even…
Ministry & Leadership
Calvary Chapel University Admissions
Ministry & Leadership
The Anonymity Of Pastoral Work
Ministry & Leadership
St. Patrick’s Great Faith
Articles
5 Reasons Why You Should Plant With CGN’s Cultivate
Ministry & Leadership
10 Minute Seminary: Principles for Healthy Pastoral Transitions
Ministry & Leadership
How to Triple Your Church Leadership in a Year
Bible Study

Paul AND Timothy — Philippians 1:1

Paul AND Timothy. It is such a simple phrase — but it is loaded with the complicated and messy backstory of how the Gospel got…
Discipleship

Intentional Relational Leadership: How to Develop Leaders in Real Life

Editor’s Note: This is the first article of a series on how to develop disciples who will, in turn, make disciples of others. In addition,…
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…
Discipleship
Four Reasons to Love God and Your Neighbor
Discipleship
Bridge Building + Creating a Disciple-Making Culture
Christian Living
Overcoming Obstacles to Having Daily Devotions
Articles
The Availability of Revival
Discipleship
Pastoral Ministry: The Balance Between Study & Family
Discipleship
The Power of Humility
Christian Living

The Power and Role of Just One Color

Walking through the front door didn’t change my mood or affect my spiritual sensibilities. The mother was lying on the couch, sick. Three of her…
Christian Living

Who Determines What Mercy Looks Like?

"But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison" (Genesis…
Christian Living

Aimee Semple McPherson Part 3

Aimee Semple McPherson (1890-1944): That’s right, we are back for more from Aimee Semple McPherson! Yet in this episode, we aren’t going to just continue…
Christian Living
Sir Titus Salt, Stewardship, and Christmas
Christian Living
Rooted to Multiply
Christian Living
Be Faithful to Your Calling
Christian Living
Stop Quoting Bad Divorce Stats
Christian Living
Comforting Words to Share
Christian Living
6 Gifts Every Kid Needs from Their Dad